Montel Gibson
{{short description|English footballer}}
{{Use British English|date=September 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Montel Gibson
| image =
| fullname =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1997|12|15}}
| birth_place = Birmingham, England
| height =
| position = Forward
| currentclub = Matlock Town
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Highgate United
| years1 = 2016–2017
| clubs1 = Notts County
| caps1 = 5
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2016
| clubs2 = → Romulus (loan)
| caps2 =
| goals2 =
| years3 = 2016
| clubs3 = → Barwell (loan)
| caps3 = 8
| goals3 = 1
| years4 = 2016–2017
| clubs4 = → Hednesford Town (loan)
| caps4 =
| goals4 =
| years5 = 2017
| clubs5 = → Sutton Coldfield Town (loan)
| caps5 =
| goals5 =
| years6 = 2017–2018
| clubs6 = Ilkeston Town
| caps6 = 28
| goals6 = 13
| years7 = 2018
| clubs7 = Redditch United
| caps7 = 21
| goals7 = 2
| years8 = 2018–2019
| clubs8 = Bedworth United
| caps8 = 14
| goals8 = 3
| years9 = 2019–2020
| clubs9 = Halesowen Town
| caps9 = 26
| goals9 = 19
| years10 = 2020–2021
| clubs10 = Grimsby Town
| caps10 = 17
| goals10 = 2
| years11 = 2021
| clubs11 = → Altrincham (loan)
| caps11 = 2
| goals11 = 0
| years12 = 2021
| clubs12 = → Stourbridge (loan)
| caps12 = 14
| goals12 = 3
| years13 = 2021–2022
| clubs13 = Stourbridge
| caps13 = 16
| goals13 = 15
| years14 = 2022–2023
| clubs14 = Ilkeston Town
| caps14 = 13
| goals14 = 7
| years15 = 2022
| clubs15 = → AFC Telford United (loan)
| caps15 = 3
| goals15 = 1
| years16 = 2022–2023
| clubs16 = → AFC Telford United (loan)
| caps16 = 24
| goals16 = 7
| years17 = 2023–2024
| clubs17 = AFC Telford United
| caps17 = 38
| goals17 = 13
| years18 = 2024
| clubs18 = Hereford
| caps18 = 8
| goals18 = 2
| years19 = 2024–
| clubs19 = Matlock Town
| caps19 = 35
| goals19 = 22
| club-update = 21:21, 27 April 2025 (UTC)
}}
Montel Gibson (born 15 December 1997) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for {{English football updater|MatlockT}} club Matlock Town.
He has previously played professionally for Notts County and Grimsby Town. Having started his career with County he went on to play at Non-League level for Romulus, Barwell, Hednesford Town, Sutton Coldfield Town, Ilkeston Town, Redditch United, Bedworth United, Halesowen Town, Altrincham and Stourbridge.
Playing career
=Notts County=
Gibson began his career as a youngster for Highgate United before being signed by League Two side Notts County following some impressive displays at Highgate United during the 2015–16 season, Montel made his debut for the club on 12 April 2016 in a home League Two 1–0 victory against Hartlepool United, coming on as an 81st-minute substitute for matchwinner Jon Stead.{{cite news|title=Notts County 1-0 Hartlepool United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35525724|accessdate=12 April 2016|publisher=bbc.co.uk|date=12 April 2016}} Montel went onto make a further 3 League Two substitute appearances in April 2016, a 5–0 away defeat to Mansfield Town, coming on again for Jon Stead on the 63rd minute,{{cite news|title=Mansfield Town 5-0 Notts County|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36003628|accessdate=16 April 2016|publisher=bbc.co.uk|date=16 April 2016}} a 3–1 away defeat to Barnet, coming on for Izale McLeod on the 62nd minute,{{cite news|title=Barnet 3-1 Notts County|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36021723|accessdate=19 April 2016|publisher=bbc.co.uk|date=19 April 2016}} and a 2–1 home defeat to Cambridge United coming on for Alan Smith on the 74th minute.{{cite news|title=Notts County 1-2 Cambridge United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36060954|accessdate=23 April 2016|publisher=bbc.co.uk|date=23 April 2016}}
For the 2016–17 season, manager John Sheridan decided to give Montel some time out on loan. The first loan move came on 18 August 2016, when he joined Romulus{{cite news|title=Gaining Experience|url=http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/notts-county-yohan-rutty-smith-montel-gibson-3257131.aspx|accessdate=18 August 2016|publisher=NottsCountyFC.co.uk|date=18 August 2016}}
Gibson's second loan came on 7 October 2016, when he joined Barwell on a months loan,{{cite news|title=Montel Gibson joins Barwell on Loan|url=http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/barwell/news/montel-gibson-1705495.html|accessdate=7 October 2016|publisher=Pitchero.com|date=7 October 2016}} and made his debut on 10 October 2016 against Nantwich Town and received the man of the match award for his performance.{{cite news|title=Montel Gibson delighted with debut performance against Nantwich Town|url=https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/barwell/news/montel-gibson-delighted-with-debut-performance-aga-1706740.html|accessdate=10 October 2016|publisher=Pitchero.com|date=10 October 2016}}
Montel was again loaned out during the 2016–17 season, this time to Hednesford Town on 2 December 2016.{{cite news|title=Gibson joins Hednesford|url=http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/montel-gibson-hednesford-notts-county-jack-mcmillan-barwell-3448546.aspx|accessdate=2 December 2016|publisher=NottsCountyFC.co.uk|date=2 December 2016}}
Montel returned from his loan from Hednesford Town, and made his final appearance for Notts County in an away League Two 2–0 defeat to Grimsby Town. Montel again coming on as a substitute on the 70th minute for Jonathan Forte.{{cite news|title=Grimsby Town 0-2 Notts County|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38619748|accessdate=21 January 2017|publisher=bbc.co.uk|date=21 January 2017}}
Gibson's last loan of the season came on 17 February 2017 with Sutton Coldfield Town, he joined alongside teammate Dominic Brown-Hill on a youth loan.{{cite news|title=Robbins joins The Royals|url=http://www.sctfc.com/news/robbins-joins-the-royals-1755309.html|accessdate=17 February 2017|publisher=SCTFC.com|date=17 February 2017}}
On 16 May 2017 Kevin Nolan announced the Notts County retained list, Montel's contract had expired, he was offered a chance to gain a new contract in pre-season, however this never came to fruition, and he left the club.{{cite news|title=Retained List 2017|url=https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2017/may/retained-list-2017/|accessdate=16 May 2017|publisher=NottsCountyFC.co.uk|date=16 May 2017}}
=Ilkeston Town=
In July 2017 Montel signed for the newly formed Ilkeston Town, teaming up with manager Steve Chettle, and a full new first team squad.{{cite news|title=Chettle Builds New Squad Of Familiar Faces At Ilkeston|url=http://nonleague.pitchero.com/news/midland-football-league/chettle-builds-new-squad-familiar-faces-ilkeston/|accessdate=16 August 2017|publisher=NonLeague.Pitchero.com|date=16 August 2017}}
Following regular appearances for Ilkeston Town, it was confirmed that Gibson had left the club on 11 March 2018. Steve Chettle suggested that difficulty traveling from Birmingham was the main reason for the departure.{{cite news|title=Montel Gibson Leaves Ilkeston Town|url=http://www.ilkestontownfc.co.uk/news/montel-gibson-leaves-ilkeston-town|accessdate=11 March 2018|publisher=NonLeague.Pitchero.com|date=11 March 2018|archive-date=9 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009011138/http://www.ilkestontownfc.co.uk/news/montel-gibson-leaves-ilkeston-town|url-status=dead}}
=Redditch United=
On 16 March 2018 Gibson was signed by Tim Harris for Redditch United.{{cite news|title=Harris Willing Reds To Find Their Ruthless Streak|url=https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/redditchunitedfootballclub/teams/81169/news/harris-willing-reds-to-find-their-ruthless-streak-2218311.html|accessdate=16 March 2018|publisher=Pitchero.com|date=16 March 2018}}
New Redditch United manager Paul Davis gave Gibson a contract for the 2018–19 season, which he signed on 15 June 2018, along with teammates Jamie Ashmore, Luke Keen and Max Loveridge.{{cite news|title=New First-Team Manager Begins 2018/2019 Preparations|url=https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/redditchunitedfootballclub/news/redditch-united-sign-quartet-ahead-of-new-season-2316192.html|accessdate=15 June 2018|publisher=Pitchero.com|date=15 June 2018}}
=Bedworth United=
On 19 November 2018 Gibson moved to fellow Southern League Premier Central side Bedworth United.{{cite news|title=Ex-Notts County forward joins Bedworth United|url=http://nonleaguedaily.com/ex-notts-county-forward-joins-bedworth-united/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181121032918/http://nonleaguedaily.com/ex-notts-county-forward-joins-bedworth-united/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=21 November 2018|accessdate=20 November 2018|publisher=NonLeagueDaily.com|date=20 November 2018}} He made his debut the following day in a home fixture against Tamworth, and hit the ground running, by scoring on his debut, giving his side the lead on the 36th minute, however Tamworth went onto win the match 4–1.{{cite news|title=Bedworth United 1-4 Tamworth|url=http://www.thelambs.co.uk/info/reports.asp?repID=1093|accessdate=20 November 2018|publisher=TheLambs.co.uk|date=20 November 2018|archive-date=6 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190106011009/http://www.thelambs.co.uk/info/reports.asp?repID=1093|url-status=dead}}
Gibson scored his second goal for Bedworth in a home fixture against Leiston on 15 December 2018, scoring after 2 minutes in a 2–2 draw.{{cite news|title=Bedworth United 2-2 Leiston|url=http://www.leistonfc.co.uk/teams/54880/match-centre/1-3641891|accessdate=15 December 2018|publisher=LeistonFC.co.uk|date=15 December 2018}} He added his third goal to his goalscoring tally on 19 January 2018, in a home fixture against AFC Rushden & Diamonds, which the away team won 3–1.{{cite news|title=Bedworth United 1-3 AFC Rushden & Diamonds|url=http://www.afcdiamonds.com/bedworth-united-1-3-afc-rushden-diamonds|accessdate=19 January 2019|publisher=AFCDiamonds.com|date=19 January 2019}}
= Grimsby Town =
Gibson was signed by Ian Holloway for EFL League Two side Grimsby Town in August 2020 on a three-year contract. He scored his first goal for the club in an EFL Trophy tie against Harrogate Town on 8 September 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/grimsby-harrogate-efl-trophy-live-4496591|title=Highlights and reaction as Louis Boyd breaks record in Grimsby Town win over Harrogate in EFL Trophy |publisher=grimsbytelegraph.co.uk |date=8 September 2020 |accessdate=9 September 2020}} On 1 March 2021, Gibson joined National League side Altrincham on a one-month loan.{{cite web |url=https://www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/news/2021/march/gibson-departs-on-short-term-loan/ |title=Gibson departs on short term loan |publisher=Grimsby Town FC |date=1 March 2021 |accessdate=1 March 2021 |archive-date=1 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301213224/https://www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/news/2021/march/gibson-departs-on-short-term-loan |url-status=usurped }}
On 22 March 2021, Gibson caused controversy when he broke Covid-19 lockdown rules in which he posted a video to social media from a gender reveal party he was hosting for his unborn child. The video caused anger amongst Grimsby supporters and his manager Paul Hurst, in response Gibson apologised to the fans, his manager and the club.{{Cite news|url=https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/grimsby-town-gibson-lockdown-apology-5229017|title=Grimsby Town striker Montel Gibson apologises for breaking lockdown rules|newspaper=Grimsbylive|date=25 March 2021}} Following on from Grimsby's relegation from the Football League at the end of the 2020–21 season, Gibson was deemed surplus to requirements and was transfer listed with the player being made available on a free transfer.{{Cite news|url=https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/grimsby-town-players-free-transfers-5585910|title = Grimsby Town make seven players available for free transfers|newspaper = Grimsbylive|date = 29 June 2021}}
On 2 July 2021, Gibson joined Stourbridge on a loan deal to run through until January 2022.{{Cite news|url=https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/grimsby-town-gibson-loan-stourbridge-5605718|title=Grimsby Town striker Montel Gibson heads out on loan|newspaper=Grimsbylive|date=2 July 2021}}
On 9 November 2021, Gibson was released from his contract by mutual consent. He was fifteen months into his three-year contract.{{Cite web|url=https://www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/news/2021/november/gibson-departs-by-mutual-consent/|title=Gibson Departs by Mutual Consent|website=Grimsby-townfc.co.uk|access-date=9 November 2021|archive-date=9 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211109201905/https://www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/news/2021/november/gibson-departs-by-mutual-consent/|url-status=usurped}}
=Stourbridge=
Gibson continued with Stourbridge and on his first game following his release he scored both goals in a 2–1 win away at Carlton Town in the FA Trophy.{{Cite web|url=https://www.carltontownfc.co.uk/news/fa-trophy-journey-is-over-for-another-year-for-the-millers/|title=FA Trophy Journey is over for Another Year for the Millers!|website=Carltontownfc.co.uk|date=14 November 2021}}
On 17 January 2022, Gibson announced via his Twitter account that he had left Stourbridge and was now a free agent.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Montel_Gibson9/status/1483077865684013057?cxt=HHwWgsC45cHd-ZQpAAAA|title=All the best for the rest of season been a pleasure|website=Twitter.com|access-date=18 January 2022}}
On 18 January 2022, Stourbridge announced they had terminated the contracts of Gibson and teammate Jak Hickman due to their refusal to play in the FA Trophy fourth round tie with Guiseley.{{Cite web|url=https://www.stourbridgefc.com/teams/61056/news/montel-gibson-and-jak-hickman-depart-the-glassboys-2676039.html|title=Montel Gibson and Jak Hickman Depart the Glassboys|website=Stourbridgefc.com|accessdate=27 January 2022}} Gibson reacted to the club's announcement, stating the club had refused his and Hickman's request to attend trials at professional clubs, but stated despite this that he had never refused to play in the Guiseley game.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Montel_Gibson9/status/1483224834167427074|title=No we did not refuse to play at all! Me and Hickman had a great opportunity to go for a trial to express ourselves which you refused!!|website=Twitter.com|access-date=27 January 2022}}
=Return to Ilkeston Town=
On 25 January 2022, Gibson rejoined Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Ilkeston Town on an 18-month contract.{{Cite tweet |user=ilkestontown_fc |number=1485945569658953728 |title=Welcome Back Montel Gibson}}
On 27 September 2022, Gibson signed for National League North club AFC Telford United on loan until the end of the 2022–23 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.telfordunited.com/news/forward-signs-on-loan/|title=Forward Signs On Loan|website=www.telfordunited.com|date=27 September 2022|accessdate=28 September 2022}} Gibson's loan was cancelled in October 2022 due to work commitments and travel issues, however he returned to the club in November 2022 on a further loan until the end of the season.{{Cite web |last=Gray |first=Toby |date=2022-11-29 |title=Gibson Returns |url=https://www.telfordunited.com/news/gibson-returns/ |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=AFC Telford United |language=en-GB}}
=AFC Telford United=
Ahead of the 2023–24 season, Gibson signed a one-year contract with AFC Telford United.https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/afc-telford-united/2023/06/07/striker-montel-gibson-signs-new-one-year-deal-at-afc-telford-united/
=Hereford=
On 18 June 2024, Gibson stepped up a level to join National League North club Hereford.{{Cite web |last=Lawrence |first=David |date=18 June 2024 |title=Hereford sign 'sought after' striker Montel Gibson |url=https://www.herefordtimes.com/sport/24396429.hereford-sign-sought-after-striker-montel-gibson/ |access-date=18 June 2024 |website=Hereford Times |language=en}}
= Matlock Town =
On 9 September 2024, it was announced that Gibson had signed for Northern Premier League club Matlock Town for an undisclosed fee, with work commitments cited as the reason for his sudden departure from Hereford.{{Cite web |date=9 September 2024 |title=Gladiators complete signing of Gibson! |url=https://www.matlocktownfc.co.uk/gladiators-complete-signing-of-gibson.asp |access-date=9 September 2024 |website=Matlock Town Football Club |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=9 September 2024 |title=Bulls 'Regretfully' Accept Offer For Striker Montel Gibson |url=https://www.herefordfc.co.uk/bulls-regretfully-accept-offer-for-striker-montel-gibson/ |access-date=9 September 2024 |website=Hereford FC - The Official website of Hereford FC |language=en}} He had his contract terminated by mutual consent on 26 April following relegation.{{Cite web |author=JDG Media |date=27 April 2025 |title=Matlock Town lose star forward following relegation |url=https://www.thenpl.co.uk/articles/matlock-town-lose-star-forward-following-relegation |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250427211845/https://www.thenpl.co.uk/articles/matlock-town-lose-star-forward-following-relegation |archive-date=27 April 2025 |access-date=27 April 2025 |website=The Pitching In Northern Premier League |language=en}} The following week however, he returned to the club following conversations with the manager. {{cite web|url=https://www.matlocktownfc.co.uk/gibson-returns-to-gladiators-fold.asp|title=Gibson returns to Gladiators fold|website=www.matlocktownfc.co.uk|date=3 May 2025|accessdate=5 May 2025}}
Career statistics
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