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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct 1997 | Everton v Scunthorpe United | L |
5-0 Agg: 6-0 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 03 Jan 1998 | Crystal Palace v Scunthorpe United | L | 2-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 19 Aug 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Kidderminster Harriers | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Wigan Athletic v Scunthorpe United | L | 1-0 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Rochdale v Scunthorpe United | L | 3-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Aug 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Chesterfield | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Sep 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Blackpool | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Sep 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Wigan Athletic | L |
1-4 Agg: 1-5 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 09 Sep 2000 | York City v Scunthorpe United | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Sep 2000 | Leyton Orient v Scunthorpe United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Sep 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Cardiff City | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Sep 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Torquay United | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 07 Oct 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Halifax Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Oct 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Scunthorpe United | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Oct 2000 | Plymouth Argyle v Scunthorpe United | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Darlington | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Oct 2000 | Carlisle United v Scunthorpe United | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 04 Nov 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Hartlepool United | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 11 Nov 2000 | Exeter City v Scunthorpe United | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Nov 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Hartlepool United | W | 3-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Nov 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Mansfield Town | W | 6-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Hull City | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Dec 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 16 Dec 2000 | Barnet v Scunthorpe United | L | 4-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Dec 2000 | Scunthorpe United v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Lincoln City v Scunthorpe United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Jan 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Macclesfield Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Jan 2001 | Burnley v Scunthorpe United | D | 2-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 23 Jan 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Burnley | W | 1-1 (5-4) | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 28 Jan 2001 | Bolton Wanderers v Scunthorpe United | L | 5-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 03 Feb 2001 | Blackpool v Scunthorpe United | L | 6-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Feb 2001 | Cardiff City v Scunthorpe United | L | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Feb 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Leyton Orient | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Feb 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Southend United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Feb 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Scunthorpe United | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Mar 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Plymouth Argyle | W | 4-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Mar 2001 | Darlington v Scunthorpe United | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 31 Mar 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Barnet | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 Apr 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Lincoln City | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 07 Apr 2001 | Hull City v Scunthorpe United | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Apr 2001 | Shrewsbury Town v Scunthorpe United | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Apr 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Carlisle United | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Hartlepool United v Scunthorpe United | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Apr 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Exeter City | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 May 2001 | Mansfield Town v Scunthorpe United | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Aug 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Bristol Rovers | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Aug 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Rotherham United | L | 0-2 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Exeter City v Scunthorpe United | W | 0-4 | League Division 3 | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Hartlepool United | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 15 Sep 2001 | Rochdale v Scunthorpe United | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Sep 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Swansea City | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Oct 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Scunthorpe United | D | 3-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Scunthorpe United v Oxford United | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Swansea City v Scunthorpe United | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Mar 2002 | Southend United v Scunthorpe United | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
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.