Bobby Russell (footballer)
Encyclopedia
Robert "Bobby" Russell (born 11 February 1957 in Glasgow
) is a Scottish
former professional football player who is best known for his time with Rangers
.
in 1977 and made his first team debut against Aberdeen F.C.
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 Cup
's and four Scottish League Cup
's. He left Rangers and joined Motherwell
in 1987 and was part of the 'Well side that won the Scottish Cup in 1991
.
He returned to Rangers as part of the youth coaching set up. Now Bobby Russell helps out in Aurora, Ontario with the Aurora Stingers with special clinics.
Russell now resides in Aurora Ontario, where he coaches finishing school, for young footballers.
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
) is a Scottish
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
former professional football player who is best known for his time with Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
.
Career
Russell joined from Shettleston JuniorsShettleston F.C.
Shettleston Football Club are a Scottish football club based in Shettleston, in the East End of Glasgow. Nicknamed the Town, they were formed in 1903 and are based at Greenfield Park...
in 1977 and made his first team debut against Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
on 13 August that year, aged only 20. The game ended in a 3-1 defeat, however Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
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 Cup
Scottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The...
's and four Scottish League Cup
Scottish League Cup
The Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. At present it is also known as the Scottish Communities League Cup owing to the sponsorship deal in place with the Scottish Government. In the past it has been sponsored by...
's. He left Rangers and joined Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
in 1987 and was part of the 'Well side that won the Scottish Cup in 1991
Scottish Cup 1990-91
The 1990–91 Scottish Cup was the 106th staging of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition. The Cup was won by Motherwell who defeated Dundee United F.C...
.
He returned to Rangers as part of the youth coaching set up. Now Bobby Russell helps out in Aurora, Ontario with the Aurora Stingers with special clinics.
Russell now resides in Aurora Ontario, where he coaches finishing school, for young footballers.