Bobby Russell (footballer, born 1957)
Robert Russell (born 11 February 1957 in Glasgow) is a Scottish former professional footballer, who is best known for his time with Rangers.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Russell | ||
| Date of birth | 11 February 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1977–1987 | Rangers | 250 | (31) |
| 1987–1992 | Motherwell | 131 | (15) |
| 1992–1993 | Ayr United | 4 | (1) |
| 1993 | Arbroath | 1 | (0) |
| 1994 | Cowdenbeath | 6 | (0) |
| 1994–1995 | Cumbernauld United | ||
| 1995–1997 | Albion Rovers | 13 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 1978–1984 | Scotland U21[1] | 3 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Club career
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
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
- Bobby Russell at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
- Hall of Fame – Bobby Russell Rangers FC
