Montel Gibson

Gibson began his career playing for Highgate United.

Gibson was 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 a 81st minute substitute for matchwinner Jon Stead.[1] 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,[2] a 3–1 away defeat to Barnet, coming on for Izale McLeod on the 62nd minute,[3] and a 2–1 home defeat to Cambridge United coming on for Alan Smith on the 74th minute.[4]

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 [5]

Gibson's second loan came on 7 October 2016, when he joined Barwell on a months loan,[6] and made his debut on 10 October 2016 against Nantwich Town and received the man of the match award for his performance.[7]

Montel was again loaned out during the 2016–17 season, this time to Hednesford Town on 2 December 2016.[8]

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.[9]

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.[10]

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.[11]

In July 2017 Montel signed for the newly formed Ilkeston Town, teaming up with manager Steve Chettle, and a full new first team squad.[12]

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.[13]

On 16 March 2018 Gibson was signed by Tim Harris for Redditch United.[14]

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.[15]

On 19 November 2018 Gibson moved to fellow Southern League Premier Central side Bedworth United.[16] 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.[17]

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.[18] 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.[19]

Gibson signed for EFL League Two side Grimsby Town in August 2020. He scored his first goal for the club in an EFL Trophy tie against Harrogate Town on 8 September 2020.[20]