Alex Russell
| Date of birth | 17 March 1973 |
| Place of birth | Crosby |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 74 kg |
| Height | 1.75 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Having made a full recovery from the injuries that had plagued him in the 1999-2000 season, Alex made a full return to fitness in 2000-01.
He had a somewhat disappointing campaign with Cambridge United though.
He struggled to find his best form, then lost his place following a change in management.
After being put on the transfer list, he was released in the summer, and rejoined his former Us boss Roy McFarland at Torquay United.
He is an influential midfield player and an expert with dead-ball kicks.
Not retained by the club at the end of the season.
He is the son of Alex Russell who played for Southport (amongst others) in the 1960s and early 1970s.
Alex signed a new two-year contract with Torquay United in April 2003 then joined Bristol City in July 2005 with a two-year contract.
He joined Cheltenham Town in July 2008 with a two-year contract but was made available for transfer in November 2008.
After a loan spell, Alex joined Exeter City in June 2009 with a one-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burscough | 01 Jul 1993 | 11 Jul 1994 | |
| Rochdale | 11 Jul 1994 | 04 Aug 1998 | |
| Cambridge United | 04 Aug 1998 | 30 Jun 2001 | |
| Kidderminster Harriers | 30 Apr 2001 | 04 May 2001 | T |
| Rochdale | 16 Jul 2001 | 22 Jul 2001 | T |
| Torquay United | 03 Aug 2001 | 30 Jun 2005 | |
| Bristol City | 01 Jul 2005 | 30 Jun 2008 | |
| Northampton Town | 31 Aug 2007 | 30 Nov 2007 | L |
| Cheltenham Town | 11 Jan 2008 | 31 May 2008 | L |
| Cheltenham Town | 01 Jul 2008 | 01 Jun 2009 | |
| Exeter City | 27 Feb 2009 | 28 Mar 2009 | L |
| Exeter City | 01 Jun 2009 | 30 Jun 2010 | |
| Bath City | 28 Sep 2010 | 04 Jan 2011 | |
| Yeovil Town | 04 Jan 2011 | 30 Jun 2011 | |
| Bath City | 19 Jul 2011 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1997-98 | Rochdale | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | Cambridge United | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Cambridge United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Cambridge United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Cambridge United | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Cambridge United | League Division 2 | 22 | 7 |
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| 2001-02 | Torquay United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Torquay United | League Division 3 | 33 | 7 |
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| 2002-03 | Torquay United | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Torquay United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Torquay United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Torquay United | League Division 3 | 39 | 9 |
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| 2003-04 | Torquay United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Torquay United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Torquay United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Torquay United | League Division 3 | 42 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Torquay United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Torquay United | League One | 38 | 3 |
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| 2005-06 | Bristol City | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Bristol City | League One | 21 | 6 |
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| 2006-07 | Bristol City | FA Cup | 4 | 2 |
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| 2006-07 | Bristol City | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | 2 |
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| 2006-07 | Bristol City | League One | 20 | 8 |
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| 2007-08 | Bristol City | League Championship | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Bristol City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Cheltenham Town | League One | 12 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Northampton Town | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Northampton Town | League One | 11 | 2 |
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| 2008-09 | Cheltenham Town | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Cheltenham Town | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Cheltenham Town | League One | 19 | 4 |
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| 2008-09 | Exeter City | League Two | 7 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Exeter City | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2009-10 | Exeter City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Exeter City | League One | 27 | 2 |
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| 2010-11 | Yeovil Town | League One | 2 | 12 |
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| 2011-12 | Bath City | FA Cup | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep 1998 | Sheffield Wednesday v Cambridge United | W | 0-1 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 22 Sep 1998 | Cambridge United v Sheffield Wednesday | D |
1-1 Agg: 2-1 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 27 Oct 1998 | Nottingham Forest v Cambridge United | L | 3-3 (3-4) | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 12 Aug 2000 | Cambridge United v Bury | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Aug 2000 | AFC Bournemouth v Cambridge United | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Cambridge United v Portsmouth | D | 0-0 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Cambridge United v Bristol City | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Aug 2000 | Notts County v Cambridge United | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Sep 2000 | Oxford United v Cambridge United | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Sep 2000 | Portsmouth v Cambridge United | L |
1-0 Agg: 1-0 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Cambridge United v Rotherham United | W | 6-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Sep 2000 | Cambridge United v Port Vale | W | 4-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Sep 2000 | Cambridge United v Bristol Rovers | L | 0-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Sep 2000 | Oldham Athletic v Cambridge United | W | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Oct 2000 | Cambridge United v Luton Town | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Oct 2000 | Cambridge United v Stoke City | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | Colchester United v Cambridge United | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Oct 2000 | Cambridge United v Northampton Town | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Oct 2000 | Millwall v Cambridge United | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 31 Oct 2000 | Swindon Town v Cambridge United | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Nov 2000 | Cambridge United v Brentford | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 11 Nov 2000 | Wigan Athletic v Cambridge United | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Nov 2000 | Cambridge United v Rochdale | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 21 Nov 2000 | Wrexham v Cambridge United | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Nov 2000 | Cambridge United v Swansea City | D | 3-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Reading v Cambridge United | L | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Dec 2000 | Morecambe v Cambridge United | L | 2-1 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 15 Dec 2000 | Cambridge United v Peterborough United | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Jan 2001 | Bury v Cambridge United | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Jan 2001 | Southend United v Cambridge United | L | 3-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - southern section |
| 23 Jan 2001 | Cambridge United v AFC Bournemouth | L | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Feb 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Cambridge United | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Feb 2001 | Rotherham United v Cambridge United | L | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Feb 2001 | Cambridge United v Swindon Town | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Feb 2001 | Bristol Rovers v Cambridge United | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Mar 2001 | Luton Town v Cambridge United | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Mar 2001 | Cambridge United v Wrexham | L | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.