Willie Russell (footballer, born 1903)

For the Airdrieonians and Preston player, see Willie Russell.

William Russell (22 August 1908 – 20 November 1953) was a Scottish footballer who played as a right half for Chelsea and Heart of Midlothian.^[3][2][4][5]

Willie Russell

Personal information
Full name	William Russell
Date of birth	22 August 1908
Place of birth	Hamilton, Scotland
Date of death	20 November 1953(1953-11-20) (aged 50)
Place of death	Hawarden, Wales[1]
Height	5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (1.71 m)[2]
Position(s)	Right half
Youth career
	Larkhall
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1925–1927	Blantyre Victoria
1927–1935	Chelsea	150	(6)
1935–1937	Heart of Midlothian	17	(0)
1937–1939	Rhyl Athletic (player-manager)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

His son Billy was also a footballer.