Sam Russell
| Date of birth | 02 January 1900 |
| Place of birth | Downpatrick |
| Nationality | Northern Irish |
| Position | Left back |
Russell provided the cover for Newcastle's established full-backs during his five years on Tyneside. He later won three caps for Northern Ireland having helped Bradford City win the Third Division (North) Championship.
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920-21 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 1 | ||||
| 1921-22 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 7 | ||||
| 1922-23 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 1 | ||||
| 1923-24 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1923-24 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 13 | ||||
| 1924-25 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 6 | ||||
| 1929-30 | Ireland | British Home Championship | 2 | ||||
| 1931-32 | Ireland | British Home Championship | 1 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 1929 | Ireland v England | L | 0-3 | British Home Championship | |
| 22 Feb 1930 | Scotland v Ireland | L | 3-1 | British Home Championship | |
| 17 Oct 1931 | Ireland v England | L | 2-6 | British Home Championship | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.