Gibbs, a left back, began his career at Norwich City as a youngster, followed by an apprenticeship at Scunthorpe United.
According to reports, Gibbs would play for Ipswich Town in John Wark's testimonial match before a string of other clubs.
That season saw Gibbs score seven goals in 41 league games en route to the Division Three play-offs and ultimately defeat in the final at Wembley against Colchester.
However, on the final day of the season, Gibbs suffered a broken leg, putting paid to a planned move to Brentford.
[14][15] On 17 July 2004, Gibbs joined Steve Claridge's Weymouth on a one-year deal,[16][17] but in January 2005 returned to Gorleston,[18] later assisting with the coaching at the club.
[19] After retiring from football, Gibbs set up P&S Personnel Services, a recruitment agency based in Great Yarmouth, and went on to have a family of .