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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2009 | Exeter City v Darlington | W | 2-0 | League Two | |
| 03 Mar 2009 | Shrewsbury Town v Exeter City | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 07 Mar 2009 | Luton Town v Exeter City | W | 1-2 | League Two | |
| 10 Mar 2009 | Exeter City v AFC Bournemouth | L | 1-3 | League Two | |
| 14 Mar 2009 | Exeter City v Bradford City | W | 1-0 | League Two | |
| 21 Mar 2009 | Accrington Stanley v Exeter City | L | 2-1 | League Two | |
| 28 Mar 2009 | Rochdale v Exeter City | D | 2-2 | League Two | |
| 08 Aug 2009 | Leeds United v Exeter City | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 11 Aug 2009 | Exeter City v Queens Park Rangers | L | 0-5 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 15 Aug 2009 | Exeter City v Norwich City | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 18 Aug 2009 | Exeter City v Yeovil Town | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 22 Aug 2009 | Carlisle United v Exeter City | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 29 Aug 2009 | Exeter City v Milton Keynes Dons | L | 1-2 | League One | |
| 05 Sep 2009 | Gillingham v Exeter City | L | 3-0 | League One | |
| 12 Sep 2009 | Leyton Orient v Exeter City | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 19 Sep 2009 | Exeter City v Tranmere Rovers | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 26 Sep 2009 | Charlton Athletic v Exeter City | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 03 Oct 2009 | Exeter City v Hartlepool United | W | 3-1 | League One | |
| 10 Oct 2009 | Huddersfield Town v Exeter City | L | 4-0 | League One | |
| 17 Oct 2009 | Walsall v Exeter City | L | 3-0 | League One | |
| 24 Oct 2009 | Exeter City v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 31 Oct 2009 | Exeter City v Brentford | W | 3-0 | League One | |
| 07 Nov 2009 | Nuneaton Town v Exeter City | W | 0-4 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 14 Nov 2009 | Colchester United v Exeter City | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 21 Nov 2009 | Stockport County v Exeter City | W | 1-3 | League One | |
| 24 Nov 2009 | Exeter City v Millwall | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 28 Nov 2009 | Milton Keynes Dons v Exeter City | L | 4-3 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 01 Dec 2009 | Bristol Rovers v Exeter City | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 05 Dec 2009 | Exeter City v Brighton and Hove Albion | L | 0-1 | League One | |
| 12 Dec 2009 | Oldham Athletic v Exeter City | L | 2-0 | League One | |
| 19 Dec 2009 | Exeter City v Southend United | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 26 Dec 2009 | Southampton v Exeter City | L | 3-1 | League One | |
| 28 Dec 2009 | Exeter City v Gillingham | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 09 Jan 2010 | Norwich City v Exeter City | L | 3-1 | League One | |
| 16 Jan 2010 | Exeter City v Leeds United | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 23 Jan 2010 | Yeovil Town v Exeter City | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 26 Jan 2010 | Exeter City v Carlisle United | L | 2-3 | League One | |
| 30 Jan 2010 | Milton Keynes Dons v Exeter City | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 20 Feb 2010 | Exeter City v Stockport County | L | 0-1 | League One | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.