Bobby Russell | |
Fullname: | Robert Russell |
Birth Date: | 11 February 1957 |
Birth Place: | Glasgow, Scotland |
Position: | Midfielder |
Years1: | 1977–1987 |
Clubs1: | Rangers |
Caps1: | 250 |
Goals1: | 31 |
Years2: | 1987–1992 |
Clubs2: | Motherwell |
Caps2: | 131 |
Goals2: | 15 |
Years3: | 1992–1993 |
Clubs3: | Ayr United |
Caps3: | 4 |
Goals3: | 1 |
Years4: | 1993 |
Clubs4: | Arbroath |
Caps4: | 1 |
Goals4: | 0 |
Years5: | 1994 |
Clubs5: | Cowdenbeath |
Caps5: | 6 |
Goals5: | 0 |
Years6: | 1994–1995 |
Clubs6: | Cumbernauld United |
Years7: | 1995–1997 |
Clubs7: | Albion Rovers |
Caps7: | 13 |
Goals7: | 0 |
Nationalyears1: | 1978–1984 |
Nationalteam1: | Scotland U21[1] |
Nationalcaps1: | 3 |
Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
Robert Russell (born 11 February 1957) is a Scottish former professional footballer, who is best known for his time with Rangers.
Born in Glasgow, Russell joined Rangers from Shettleston Juniors in 1977 and made his first team debut against Aberdeen on 13 August that year, aged only 20. The game ended in a 3–1 defeat, however Rangers went on to win the treble that season and Russell cemented his place on the right side of the midfield.
He made 370 appearances for the club and won a league championship, two Scottish Cups and four Scottish League Cups. He left Rangers and joined Motherwell in 1987 and was part of the side that won the 1990–91 Scottish Cup.
Russell returned to Rangers as part of the youth coaching set up. Bobby Russell helps out in Aurora, Ontario with the Aurora Stingers with special clinics.
Russell resides in Aurora Ontario, where he coaches finishing school, for young footballers.