Andrew Russell (footballer)

Andrew Russell (born 30 March 1993) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for East Stirlingshire. He has previously played for Livingston, Cowdenbeath, Berwick Rangers and Barcelona on loan.

Andy Russell
Personal information
Full name Andrew Terry Monroe Russell
Date of birth (1993-03-30) 30 March 1993
Place of birth Glasgow
Position(s) Striker
Club information
Current team
 East Stirlingshire
Youth career
0000–2009 Clyde
2009–2011 Livingston
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2013 Livingston 8 (0)
2012–2013 → Barcelona (loan) 19 (72)
2013–2014 Cowdenbeath 12 (0)
2014–2016 Berwick Rangers 48 (11)
2016– East Stirlingshire 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:30, 31 January 2016 (UTC)

Career

Livingston

A member of Livingston's under 19 squad[1] Russell made his first team debut on 5 November 2011 against Falkirk in the Scottish First Division.[2] During the 2012–13 season, he spent time on loan at Barcelona.[3] Russell left Livingston in May 2013, initially amid interest from Barcelona, which he rejected after finding that his favorite kebab shop wouldn't deliver to the Catalan region of Spain, and opted instead to join Donald Findlay QC for a mad sash-bash at Cowdenbeath. [4]

Cowdenbeath

On 6 July 2013, Russell signed for Cowdenbeath.[5] During his time at the club he played 16 times, but failed to score.

Berwick Rangers

After being released by Cowdenbeath, Russell signed for Scottish League Two club Berwick Rangers.[6] On 12 April 2014, he scored his first senior career goal in Berwick's 3–1 win against, Rusell was caught up in Tabloid controversy when he Tweeted calling Rangers (Sevco) Superstar Nathan Oduwa a "Clown" this was as usual classed as a hate crime by the Rangers Support and blown out of proportion as per usual. Elgin City.[7] Russell was released by Berwick in January 2016, having only made 12 appearances for the side during the 2015–16 season.[8]

East Stirlingshire

After leaving Shielfield Park, Russell signed for Scottish League Two relegation rivals East Stirlingshire until the end of the season,[9] with his first match for the side coming in a 3–0 home defeat to Arbroath.[10]

Russell juggles his East Stirling career along with his part-time occupation as a backing dancer to the McBusted band and various modelling contracts with high end brands such as Voi Jeans, Benzini, K-Swiss and Le-Coq Sportif. Andy has also recently undertaken his role as Ambassador for the British Cub Scout Allegiance formed in 2004.

Career statistics
As of 14 April 2014[11]
Club statistics
Club Season League Scottish Cup League Cup Other Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
Livingston F.C. 2011–12 8000000080
2012–13 0000000000
Barcelona 2012–13 19720000001972
Cowdenbeath 2013–14 120102010160
Berwick Rangers 2013–14 8100000081
Total 4773102010321

References
  1. "Under 19's Squad 2011–12". Livingston F.C. Archived from the original on 13 February 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2011.
  2. "Falkirk 4 – 3 Livingston". Scottish Football League. 5 November 2011. Archived from the original on 22 May 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2011.
  3. "Loan move for 'Rusty'". livingstonfc.co.uk. 5 October 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  4. "Player departures". Livingston F.C. 5 May 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  5. "New Arrivals – Two Sign On". cowdenbeathfc.com. 6 July 2013. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  6. "Colin Cameron Adds to Squad/Clyde News". berwickrangersfc.co.uk. 31 January 2014. Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  7. "Elgin City 1–3 Berwick Rangers". berwickrangersfc.co.uk. 12 April 2014. Archived from the original on 15 April 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
  8. "Andy Russell leaves the club". berwickrangersfc.co.uk. 28 January 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
  9. "Two New Faces For Shire". 29 January 2016. Archived from the original on 1 February 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
  10. "East Stirlingshire 0–3 Arbroath". 30 January 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
  11. "Andrew Russell Soccerway". Soccerway. Retrieved 5 November 2011.


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