BrianMcDermott of Reading and QPR's Harry Redknapp are battling against relegation, while Alan Pardew's Newcastle and Sam Allardyce's West Ham are hovering just above the bottom three.
Gibson is the second former Leeds player brought back to the club by new head coach BrianMcDermott, following James Lowes' move from Tony Smith's staff at Warrington.
The Headingley faithful pointed an accusing finger at referee Steve Ganson for awarding Bradford their series of kickable penalties but Leeds coach BrianMcDermott refused to condemn the official.
Donegal were totally dominating the midfield exchanges with McDermott, who had been introduced for Brian McLaughlin before half-time, making a decisive contribution.