Billy Russell (footballer, born 1959)

William McKnight Russell (born 14 September 1959) is a Scottish former footballer who previously worked as Centre of Excellence Manager at Hull City,[3] where he has been caretaker manager on three occasions.

Billy Russell
Personal information
Full name William McKnight Russell[1]
Date of birth (1959-09-14) 14 September 1959[1]
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland[1]
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Playing position(s) Full-back[1]
Club information
Current team
 Hull City
(Centre of Excellence manager)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1977–1978 Everton 0 (0)
1978–1979 Celtic 0 (0)
1979–1985 Doncaster Rovers 244 (15)
1985–1988 Scunthorpe United 117 (7)
1988–1992 Rotherham United 105 (2)
Total 466 (24)
Teams managed
2000 Hull City (caretaker)
2002 Hull City (caretaker)
2002 Hull City (caretaker)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

As a player, he was a defender, playing for Everton, Celtic, Doncaster Rovers, Scunthorpe United and Rotherham United, making over 450 league appearances.

Honours

Doncaster Rovers

Rotherham United

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References
  1. "Billy Russell". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
  2. Dunk, Peter (20 August 1987). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88. Queen Anne Press. p. 320. ISBN 978-0-3561435-4-5. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  3. "Who's Who at the KC". Hull City A.F.C. Archived from the original on 4 May 2007.


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