Russ Wilcox
| Date of birth | 25 March 1964 |
| Place of birth | Hemsworth |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 82 kg |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Position | Defender/Centre back |
Scunthorpe's assistant manager was expected to wind down his lengthy career in 2000-01 but ended up playing a huge role in the club's promotion challenge. Injuries led to him being given a chance at right back in the second match of the season and he kept his place on merit, switching to his usual central defensive position where his experience and organisation helped a young team. He missed a short spell after suffering a knee injury at the end of February, but returned for the run-in and was a strong contender for the Iron's 'Player of the Season' award.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster Rovers | 01 Jul 1980 | 30 Jun 1982 | |
| Frickley Athletic | 01 Jul 1982 | 30 Jun 1986 | |
| Northampton Town | 30 Jun 1986 | 06 Aug 1990 | |
| Hull City | 06 Aug 1990 | 30 Jul 1993 | |
| Doncaster Rovers | 30 Jul 1993 | 22 Sep 1995 | |
| Preston North End | 22 Sep 1995 | 08 Jul 1997 | |
| Scunthorpe United | 08 Jul 1997 | 30 Jun 2003 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | Preston North End | League Cup | 4 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Scunthorpe United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Scunthorpe United | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Scunthorpe United | FA Cup | 5 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Scunthorpe United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Scunthorpe United | League Division 3 | 33 | 3 |
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| 2001-02 | Scunthorpe United | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Scunthorpe United | League Division 3 | 6 | 3 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 1996 | Wigan Athletic v Preston North End | W | 2-3 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 03 Sep 1996 | Preston North End v Wigan Athletic | D |
4-4 Agg: 7-6 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 17 Sep 1996 | Preston North End v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 1-1 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 25 Sep 1996 | Tottenham Hotspur v Preston North End | L |
3-0 Agg: 4-1 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-86 | England | Semi-Professional | 3 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 1986 | Wales v England | L | 3-1 | Semi-Professional | |
| 24 May 1986 | England v Republic of Ireland | W | 2-1 | Semi-Professional | |
| 26 May 1986 | England v Republic of Ireland | W | 2-1 | Semi-Professional | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.