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!!!!!