Gibson joins Grimsby on loan

The 22-year-old, who spent time on loan at Accrington Stanley last season, has linked up with the Mariners and will remain at Blundell Park until Saturday, 4^th January 2020.

Gibson made 21 appearances in all competitions for the Magpies’ under-23 last term, having returned to action after over a year out with illness.

The left back – who featured for United’s first team in their friendly win over Lillestrom in February 2016 – then made a further five appearances in League One for Accy, who he joined on loan in January 2019.

He also had a spell on loan at Gateshead in 2015.

Grimsby, who are managed by Michael Jolley, kick off their campaign with a trip to Morecambe on Saturday, 3^rd August.