Willie Russell

This article is about the footballer. For the dramatist (born 1947), see Willy Russell. For other people of similar names, see William Russell (disambiguation).

William Fraser "Willie" Russell^[1] (born 6 December 1901 in Falkirk)^[2] was a Scottish professional footballer.

Russell scored both goals for Airdrie when they won the 1924 Scottish Cup Final, against Hibernian. He formed part of a potent Airdrie front three along with Hughie Gallacher and Bob McPhail that also finished second that season in Scotland's top division. Russell represented Scotland twice and the Scottish League twice.^[1]^[3]

References

1 2 "William Russell". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
↑ (Smith 2013, p. 252)
↑ "William Russell". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 9 June 2013.

Sources

Smith, Paul (2013). Scotland Who's Who. Pitch Publishing. ISBN 9781909178847.

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