Strachan is expected to be confirmed as Gareth Southgate's replacement within the next 24 hours and could be unveiled at a press conference on Friday.
Colin Cooper, assisted by Steve Agnew and Stephen Pears, will be in charge of the team for Saturday's Championship trip to Preston.
Strachan has been out of the game since leaving Celtic at the end of last season following a four-year stint which brought the club six major trophies, including three successive league titles.
Gibson: "Let's try to enjoy this season because I think that with the right appointment, we have a great chance, a great chance, of getting promotion in the top two this season.
"Gareth has left us in a great position - we are one point off top spot - and I thank him for that.
"We have a splendid opportunity. I see it maybe as a four- or five-, maximum, club race and if we are all united and we are all together, we can do this."