Liam Steven Gibson (born 25 April 1997) is an English professional

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who plays as a

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for Harrogate Town.

Career

Born in

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, Gibson began his career with

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, spending a short time on loan with

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in 2015. He missed the entire 2017–18 season due to ill health, after suffering from ulcerative colitis. He moved on loan to Accrington Stanley in January 2019, and on loan to Grimsby Town in July 2019. He was released by Newcastle at the end of the 2019–20 season. In September 2020 he signed for

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. He was offered a new contract by the club in June 2021, and signed a two-year deal later that month. He was released by the club at the end of the 2022–23 season, and it was announced that he would sign for Harrogate Town on 1 July.

Personal life

Gibson's younger brother Lewis is also a professional footballer.

Career statistics

Honours

Morecambe * EFL League Two play-offs:

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References

1997 births Living people English men's footballers Newcastle United F.C. players Gateshead F.C. players Accrington Stanley F.C. players Grimsby Town F.C. players Morecambe F.C. players Harrogate Town A.F.C. players English Football League players Men's association football fullbacks Footballers from Stanley, County Durham {{England-footy-defender-1990s-stub