Name Willie Russell | ||
William Fraser "Willie" Russell (born 6 December 1901 in Falkirk) was a Scottish internationalist professional footballer. He scored both goals for Airdrieonians in the 1924 Scottish Cup Final.
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Airdrieonians
He formed part of a potent Airdrie front line including Hughie Gallacher and Bob McPhail. Russell scored both goals for Airdrie when they won the 1924 Scottish Cup Final against Hibernian. McPhail said, "The terror-like attitude of Gallacher caused havoc with the Hibs defenders. He and Russell were easily our best forwards". They also finished second that season in Scotland's top division.
Internationals
Russell represented Scotland twice debuting in the season of the cup win. His debut was on 16 February 1924 in a 2-0 defeat to Wales in Cardiff. His second and final full cap was on 4 April 1925 in a 2-0 win against England at Hampden Park. Airdrie team mate Gallacher scored both goals. He also represented the Scottish League twice in the season after the cup win. He played in a 3-0 win against the Irish League at Tynecastle Park and scored twice in a 4-3 defeat to England at Goodison Park. Gallacher was the other Scottish scorer.