Mark Russell (footballer)

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Mark Russell
Personal information
Date of birth (1996-03-22) 22 March 1996
Place of birth Paisley, Scotland
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Playing position Defender, Winger
Club information
Current team
 Greenock Morton
Number 17
Youth career
Gleniffer B.C.
St. Mirren B.C.
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013– Greenock Morton 82 (4)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:14, 19 November 2016 (UTC).


Mark Russell (born 22 March 1996, in Paisley) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a left-sided defender for Greenock Morton.

Early life

Mark attended Gleniffer High School.[1]

Club career

Russell moved into the professional game when he signed a full-time contract with Greenock Morton in the Scottish Championship as part of their new development squad.

He made his début for the club as an injury time substitute for Dougie Imrie in November 2013.[2]

In June 2014, Russell signed a new two-year development squad contract with Morton.[3]

Russell was included in the PFA Scotland League One Team of the Year along with team-mate Declan McManus.[4]

In Autumn 2015, Russell rejected a new contract offer from Morton.[5] A second offer was made, which Russell accepted in December 2015. The new deal is due to expire in summer 2017.[6][7]

Honours

Morton

References

  1. ↑ Mitchell, Jonathan (26 September 2013). "The Next Big Thing...This week, Mark Russell". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
  2. ↑ "Morton 2-0 Dumbarton". Scottish Professional Football League. 9 November 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
  3. ↑ Mitchell, Jonathan (10 June 2014). "Youngster Russell stays with Morton". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  4. ↑ "PFA Scotland Teams of the Year". Scottish Professional Football League. 1 May 2015. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
  5. ↑ Mitchell, Jonathan (8 October 2015). "Russell waiting for right offer from Morton". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  6. ↑ Mitchell, Jonathan (17 December 2015). "Deal me in". Greenock Telegraph. p. 24.
  7. ↑ "Contract extensions". Greenock Morton F.C. 22 December 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
  8. ↑ "Greenock Morton claim League 1 title after 3-1 win against Peterhead". Scottish Television. 2 May 2015. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
  9. ↑ "PFA Scotland Teams of the Year". Scottish Professional Football League. 1 May 2015. Retrieved 15 August 2015.

See also

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