Russell Griffiths Explained

Russell Griffiths
Fullname:Russell John Griffiths[1]
Birth Date:1996 4, df=y[2]
Birth Place:Gravesend, England
Height:1.92m (06.3feet)
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthyears1:2010–2014
Youthclubs1:Everton
Years1:2014–2017
Clubs1:Everton
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2015
Clubs2:Northwich Victoria (loan)
Caps2:6
Goals2:0
Years3:2015
Clubs3:Colwyn Bay (loan)
Caps3:6
Goals3:0
Years4:2015
Clubs4:FC Halifax Town (loan)
Caps4:1
Goals4:0
Years5:2016–2017
Clubs5:Cheltenham Town (loan)
Caps5:24
Goals5:0
Years6:2017
Clubs6:Motherwell (loan)
Caps6:4
Goals6:0
Years7:2017–2018
Clubs7:Motherwell
Caps7:6
Goals7:0
Years8:2018–2019
Clubs8:AFC Fylde
Caps8:1
Goals8:0
Years9:2019–2020
Clubs9:Chester
Caps9:31
Goals9:0
Years10:2020
Clubs10:AFC Telford United (loan)
Caps10:2
Goals10:0
Years11:2020–2022
Clubs11:AFC Telford United
Caps11:39
Goals11:0
Nationalyears1:2015
Nationalteam1:England U20
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:9 June 2022

Russell John Griffiths (born 13 April 1996) is an English footballer who last played as a goalkeeper for AFC Telford United.

Career

Everton

Griffiths began his career with Everton's academy and, after brief loan spells with non-league Northwich Victoria, Colwyn Bay and FC Halifax Town, before joining League Two side Cheltenham Town on loan for half a season.[3] [4] He made his professional debut on 6 August 2016 in a 1–1 draw with Leyton Orient.[5]

Motherwell

On 27 January 2017, Griffiths signed for Scottish Premiership club Motherwell on loan for the remainder of the season.[6] He made his debut on 6 May 2017, at home to Ross County.[7] [8]

On 9 June 2017, Everton announced Griffiths would leave the club, and he then signed a one-year contract with Motherwell on 21 June 2017.[9] Griffiths was released by Motherwell at the end of the 2017/18 season.[10]

AFC Fylde

On 28 June 2018, Griffiths joined National League side AFC Fylde on a one-year deal.[11] He was released by Fylde at the end of the 2018/2019 season.

Chester

In July 2019, Griffiths signed for National League North club Chester on a one-year deal.[12]

Griffths finished the 2019-20 season on loan at AFC Telford United before signing a permanent deal with the club in June 2020.playing 41 games[13] He left the club at the end of the 2021–22 season.[14]

Honours

AFC Fylde

2018–19[15]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Premier League clubs publish retained lists. en.
  2. Web site: Russell Griffiths . 11v11 . 3 October 2017.
  3. Web site: Everton keeper Russell Griffiths joins FC Halifax on loan. BBC Sport. 8 August 2016.
  4. Web site: Russell Griffiths: Everton goalkeeper joins Cheltenham Town on loan. BBC Sport. 8 August 2016.
  5. Web site: Cheltenham 1-1 Leyton Orient. BBC Sport. 8 August 2016.
  6. Web site: Motherwell sign Griffiths on loan as Brill leaves Fir Park. STV Sport. Coyle. Andy. 27 January 2017. 27 January 2017.
  7. Web site: Motherwell 0–1 Ross County. Motherwell F.C.. 6 May 2017. 15 May 2017.
  8. Web site: Motherwell goalkeeper Russell Griffiths wants to play a part in 'must-win' derby. Daily Record. Temlett. Michael. 11 May 2017. 15 May 2017.
  9. Web site: Griffiths pens one-year deal. motherwellfc.co.uk. Motherwell F.C.. 21 June 2017. 21 June 2017.
  10. Web site: Squad update: May 2018. motherwellfc.co.uk. Motherwell F.C.. 21 May 2018. 21 May 2018.
  11. Web site: GRIFFITHS JOINS THE COASTERS. AFC Fylde. 28 June 2018. 14 December 2018.
  12. Web site: Chester FC signs goalkeeper Russell Griffiths . Chester FC. 15 July 2019. 17 July 2019.
  13. Web site: DOUBLE SIGNING FOR THE BUCKS!. AFC Telford United. 13 June 2020. 7 July 2020.
  14. Web site: Bucks confirm Retained List. www.telfordunited.com. 16 May 2022. 9 June 2022.
  15. News: AFC Fylde 1–0 Leyton Orient . Rob . Stevens . BBC Sport . 19 May 2019 . 26 May 2019.