Jay Gibbs (born 19 October 1992) is a Welsh footballer who plays as a midfielder for Trearddur Bay United.[1]

Early life

As a youth player, Gibbs joined the youth academy of English side Tranmere Rovers, where he was regarded as an important player for the youth team.[2]

Youth career

In 2010, Gibbs played for the Wales national under-19 football team and made appearances against Ireland and Scotland.[3]

College career

Gibbs played for Welsh Colleges, where he scored a hat-trick against England Colleges.[4]

Senior club career

In 2011, Gibbs signed for Welsh side Holyhead Hotspur, where he was regarded as an important player for the club and helped them reach the final of the Cookson Cup.[5] In 2012, he signed for Welsh side Glantraeth.[6] In 2015, he returned to Welsh side Holyhead Hotspur, where he scored three goals in his first two appearances.[7] After that, he signed for Welsh side Caernarfon Town, where he was described as "arguably one of the best players in The Huws Gray Alliance last term and an integral part of Iwan Williams’ Caernarfon Town side as they set the league alight during the second half of last season.[8] He was also described as a "midfield talisman" and "super sub" while playing for the club.[9] After that, he signed for Welsh side Llandudno, after "a string of suspensions meant that he was unable to get a consistent run of games".[10] In 2018, he signed for Welsh side Porthmadog, where he was described as "a proven star performer at the tier-two level of Welsh football whose ability has won his many admirers".[11] After that, the returned to Welsh side Holyhead Hotspur, where he was regarded as an important player for the club and suffered relegation.[12]

International career

After that, he played for the Ynys Môn football team after suffering an injury at the 2019 Island Games and was regarded as an important player for the team.[13]

Style of play

Gibbs mainly operates as a midfielder and is known for his long-range shooting ability.[14]

Personal life

Gibbs is a native of Holyhead, Wales.[15]

References

  1. ↑ "Summer 2023 star signing: Jay Gibbs". nwsport.co.uk.
  2. ↑ "Jay Gibbs - Liverpool Echo article".
  3. ↑ "JAY GIBBS ON 'EXCITING MOVE' BACK TO HOTSPUR, SUCCESS WITH CAERNARFON TOWN AND PLAYING FOR MÔN". afefootballnews.com.
  4. ↑ "Football greats past and present – Jay Gibbs". newsport.co.uk.
  5. ↑ "Jay Gibbs in great form". dailypost.co.uk.
  6. ↑ "Jay Gibbs - The Citizens Choice article".
  7. ↑ "Jay Gibbs return can inspire Holyhead". dailypost.co.uk.
  8. ↑ "Gibbs loving Hotspur return".
  9. ↑ "Super sub Jay Gibbs". northwaleschronicle.co.uk.
  10. ↑ "Gibbs and Williams reunite". clwbpeldroed.org.
  11. ↑ "Could Jay Gibbs spark Porthmadog into becoming title challengers?". dailypost.co.uk.
  12. ↑ "Most underrated players of the 2022-23 season". newsport.co.uk.
  13. ↑ "Jay Gibbs - Rhyl Journal article".
  14. ↑ "Can Jay Gibbs thrive once again?". northwalespioneer.co.uk.
  15. ↑ "Jay Gibbs set for a homecoming". dailypost.co.uk.


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