William Kennedy Gibson

William Kennedy Gibson (1 October 1876 – 9 December 1949) was an Irish footballer and political activist.

Football career Although born in Glasgow, Gibson's family were from Belfast, and Gibson moved there at a young age. He was noted as a talented footballer who played for Cliftonville F.C. while still at school. He also spent time in the north-east of England and played with local teams on an amateur basis, including Sunderland, for whom he made one appearance in the Football League in the 1901–02 season when the club finished as English champions. He won numerous honours with Cliftonville, including the Irish Cup in 1897 and 1901, before becoming President of the club, then becoming active in its management.