Alex Russell
Encyclopedia
Alexander John Russell (born 17 March 1973 in Crosby
) is an English
professional footballer currently plays for Conference National
side Bath City
. He plays as a central midfielder
. His father, also called Alex, played professionally for Southport
, Blackburn Rovers, Tranmere Rovers and Los Angeles Aztecs.
In January 2008 Russell joined League One
side Cheltenham Town
on a one month loan. On 31 January, Russell's loan was extended to the end of the season. He signed permanently for Cheltenham Town
on 17 June 2008 after he was released by Bristol City
. Joined League Two
side Exeter City
on loan in February 2009 until the end of the season with a view to a permanent deal.
He signed a permanent one-year deal with Exeter City
in July 2009. On 14 May 2010, it was announced that he had been released by Exeter, along with eight other players.
On 4 January 2011, it was announced that a move to League One Yeovil Town had been finalised. He was informed by the club at the end of the 2010/11 season that he was one of seven Yeovil players who would be awarded new contracts, Russell later rejected this offer and returned to Bath City.
Crosby
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) is an English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
professional footballer currently plays for Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
side Bath City
Bath City F.C.
Bath City Football Club are a semi-professional football club based in Bath, Somerset. They play in the Conference National league after gaining promotion from the Conference South via the play-offs in May 2010...
. He plays as a central midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
. His father, also called Alex, played professionally for Southport
Southport F.C.
Southport Football Club are an English football club, based in Southport, Merseyside. They are currently in the Conference National, and play their home matches at Haig Avenue, which has a capacity of 6,008...
, Blackburn Rovers, Tranmere Rovers and Los Angeles Aztecs.
In January 2008 Russell joined League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
on a one month loan. On 31 January, Russell's loan was extended to the end of the season. He signed permanently for Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
on 17 June 2008 after he was released by Bristol City
Bristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
. Joined League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
on loan in February 2009 until the end of the season with a view to a permanent deal.
He signed a permanent one-year deal with Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
in July 2009. On 14 May 2010, it was announced that he had been released by Exeter, along with eight other players.
On 4 January 2011, it was announced that a move to League One Yeovil Town had been finalised. He was informed by the club at the end of the 2010/11 season that he was one of seven Yeovil players who would be awarded new contracts, Russell later rejected this offer and returned to Bath City.
External links
- Alex Russell profile at ctfc.com
- Alex Russell profile at bcfc.co.uk
- Alex Russell profile at ntfc.co.uk