Bobby Russell (footballer, born 1957) explained

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.

Club career

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.

Coaching career

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.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scotland U21 Player Robert Russell Details.