Doncaster Rovers winger Jordan Gibson delights in career first against old side Bradford City
Jordan Gibson just loves playing against Bradford City.
The Doncaster Rovers man had a three-year stint at Valley Parade early on in his career but remains a firm target for their boo boys whenever he comes up against them. But more often than not it is Gibson who has had the last laugh against the West Yorkshire side, especially since arriving at Rovers.
Earlier in the season he scored in an important league win against Graham Alexander's men and on Tuesday he notched a brace in a 3-1 win - a fourth straight success for Rovers against Bradford. Gibson, 27, was one of four half-time substitutes who helped to turn the game in the hosts' favour as they came from behind to seal top spot in their EFL Trophy group with three wins from three. Gibson's second goal against the Bantams was a classy chip over the onrushing goalkeeper but the winger preferred to focus on his first strike - a more modest headed goal.
"I came on to try and impact the game, along with the other subs, and am pleased to get two goals," Gibson told the Free Press.
"Especially the first goal. It's the first header of my career so I'm pleased to get that!
"We were 1-0 down and when I came on my thoughts were just to help the team. As I say, it was the first header of my career and then it was a nice second goal. I had a couple of chances on Saturday (against Barnsley) which I was disheartened about, especially hitting the post and then the one that just went wide. So hopefully tonight gives me confidence going into Saturday now."
Indeed, Gibson will hope he and his colleagues can garner plenty of confidence as they head to Lincoln City at the weekend aiming to end an eight-game winless streak in League One.
"Hopefully we can kick on from here," he adds. "The performances of late have been decent but when you lose it hurts a lot more and the more it goes on the more down you can get.
"After this win, if we can take that second half performance especially into Saturday then more times than not I think we can get some wins together and climb up that table."