Vivian Gibbins	Clapton FC & West Ham United FC 2 appearances, 3 goals (two on his debut) P 2 W 2 D 0 L 0 F 6: A 3 100% successful 1924-25 captain: none minutes played: 125
Profile
Full name	William Vivian Talbot Gibbins
Born	10 August 1901 in Forest Gate, Essex [registered in West Ham, September 1901]. Birthdate confirmed by his death registration and the 1939 register.
Birth notes	Because Gibbins cannot be found in 1911 census, then his parents cannot be found either, but given that he was born four months after the 1901 census was completed, we can say thatTheir youngest in April 1901 was a seven-month old Arthur William Gibbins.
Census Notes	Cannot be found on the 1911 census, however, the only Gibbins that were in Forest Gate in April 1901 were a Charles H. and an Emily, who had already had four children. They live at the Boot Shop, 56 Stacey Road in West Ham.
	According to the 1939 register, William V.T., a schoolmaster, is married to Frances M.J., an evacuation helper, and living at The Bungalow, on Playford Road in Deben.
Married	to Frances Mabel J. Ashworth on 26 May 1928 at St. Peter's Church, Brighton [registered in Brighton, Sussex, June 1928].
Died	21 November 1979 in Herne Bay, Kent, aged 78 years 103 days [registered in Canterbury, Kent, December 1979].
Height/Weight	6' 0", 11st. 10lbs [1925].
Source	Douglas Lammings' An English Football Internationalist Who's Who [1990] & FindMyPast.com
Club Career
Club(s)	Was playing as an amateur for Clapton FC from 1919. Also playing with West Ham United FC from 12 December 1923 on a gentleman's agreement. On 2 January 1932, Gibbins intimated his intentions to leave West Ham, he having been signed until the season's ending. In response, Syd King, the Hammers' manager, attempted to sign him as a professional, Gibbins refused, and so was finally released on 11 February 1932. Signing for Brentford AFC on the same day. Before the end of the season, on 7 June, Bristol Rovers FC signed him. On 29 September 1933, Southampton FC signed him. Played for Leyton FC in 1933-34. Subsequently assisted Catford Wanderers FC and finished playing in 1939 when his school was evacuated.
Club honours	FA Amateur Cup winners 1923-24, 1924-25, runners-up 1933-34;
Individual honours	FA Charity Shield runners-up with Amateurs 1924;
Distinctions	None
Source	Douglas Lammings' An English Football Internationalist Who's Who [1990].
England Career
Player number	One of five who became the 474th players (477) to appear for England.
Position(s)	Centre-forward
First match	No. 141, 17 May 1924, France 1 England 3, an end-of-season friendly match at Stade Pershing, Bois de Vincennes, Paris, aged 22 years 281 days.
Last match	No. 146, 21 May 1925, France 2 England 3, an end-of-season friendly match at Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir, Colombes, Paris, off injured (35), aged 23 years 284 days.
Major tournaments	None
Team honours	None
Individual honours	England amateur (twelve appearances)
Distinctions	Most capped Englishman from Clapton FC
Beyond England
A schoolmaster in East London from 1922-67, including being the headmaster of Harold Road School in West Ham. - An English Football Internationalists' Who's Who. Douglas Lamming (1990). Hatton Press, p.107./Graham Budd Auctions

Vivian Gibbins - Match History
Club: Clapton F.C. & West Ham United F.C. - 2 full caps F.A. International Select Committee - 2 full capsx
Age 22
1	141	17 May 1924 - France 1 England 3, Stade Pershing, Paris	Fr	AW	Start 25, 40	cf
Age 23
2	146	21 May 1925 - France 2 England 3, Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir, Paris	Fr	AW	Start 23 off 35	cf

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