One of the first wave of ‘Fergie’s Fledglings’, the Wigan-born midfielder made his United debut in September 1988. In only his second league start for the club, he inspired us to a thrilling Old Trafford victory against Liverpool, champions at the time, on New Year’s Day 1989.
Russell made 73 first-team appearances for the club, scoring four goals and winning Cup Winners’ Cup, European Super Cup and Charity Shield medals, before leaving in 1993.
He subsequently spent five years with Bournemouth before retiring and eventually returning to his native North West, where he now works as one of Manchester United Foundation’s BTEC coaches.