Female Football Focus 2020: Hayley Gibson (Llysfaen Lionesses)


Full Name
Hayley Sharon Gibson
Date of birth
21/07/1978
First football memory
Playing ‘heads and volleys’ with my brother and all of his mates on the primary school field where we lived.
Football Idol

Roberto Carlos: Brazil
Position
Now midfield (previously centre half, never venturing over the halfway line!)
Most memorable game played in
Cup final for Llandudno Junction v Pwllheli. We had never beaten them before but we won the game 4-1. That started our winning run and we did the double.
Best goal scored
Shot from right touch line, over the keeper.
Strengths to your game
I have a ‘never give up’ attitude and I’m very determined. I like to think I am a good leader.
Weaknesses
My toenails!!!!!!
Best team-mate played alongside
She’d like me to say Emma Fisher, since returning to play recreational football, I am enjoying playing alongside her again!
Hardest opponents faced

Denbigh this season
Funniest team-mate
Maz
Which team mate is the best dancer
Jodie, if there is a pole!
Other sporting achievements
After captaining Llandudno Junction and Colwyn Bay, being chosen to be captain of Llysfaen Lionesses makes me proud that people still feel I have those qualities.
Personal football ambitions
Keeping playing. Recovery takes a bit longer these days.

Best country visited
America
Favourite chocolate

Maltesers
Best film seen
The Green Mile
Current favourite song
Westlife: Hello my Love
Are you typical of your zodiac sign
Yes, Cancer: Very loyal protective and emotional.
Favourite TV show

CSI
TV show you dislike most
Anything with Keith Lemon
Best quality as a person
Kind
Worst fault
Emotional (my worst fault) the worst fault in any person: deceit
Best live show/concert seen
Circus, Take That
Favourite female footballer
Steph Houghton, England and Manchester City captain. Quality player, fantastic leader.
Tell us something about you we might not know
I am a primary school teacher and have been for 21 years. Makes me feel old when I see ex-pupils. One of them is now the Lionesses coach!!!!!