Bobby Russell (footballer, born 1957)
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Full name
Robert Russell
Date of birth
11 February 1957
Place of birth
Glasgow, Scotland
Height
1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Russell | ||
| Date of birth | 11 February 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] | ||
| Position | 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) |
| International career | |||
| 1978–1984 | Scotland U21[2] | 3 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Robert Russell (born 11 February 1957) is a Scottish former professional footballer, who is best known for his time with Rangers.
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 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.
