Newcastle Jets have signed striker Joey Gibbs from Western Sydney Wanderers.
Newcastle Jets have signed striker Joey Gibbs from Western Sydney Wanderers.
Gibbs joins Gary van Egmond’s side and a promising debut season for the Wanderers, scoring two goals in 13 appearances for the Hyundai A-League premiers.
After coming through the Sydney FC youth team, Gibbs made his senior A-League debut as a substitute for the Sky Blues in the 2009/10 Grand Final against the Melbourne Victory.
The 20-year-old has also previously had stints with New South Wales Premier League Clubs Manly United and Marconi Stallions.
“I-m very excited to have signed with Newcastle,” Gibbs said.
“Newcastle is a football town and I-m looking forward to playing in front of these fans.”
Jets CEO Robbie Middleby said the signing of Gibbs would bolster the Jets- forward line, which already features former English Premier League strikers Emile Heskey and Michael Bridges as well as Young Socceroo Adam Taggart.
“Joey adds a bit of extra depth to our squad, especially in the attacking third,” Middleby said.
“Although he-s only young, Joey has experience at A-League level from his time spent with Western Sydney Wanderers last season and also from having played in a Grand Final with Sydney FC.
“We-re pleased he has decided to join the Jets and everyone at the club is looking forward to working with him over the course of the coming season.”
