Iain Russell

Iain Thomas Russell (born 14 November 1982) is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing as a forward for Airdrieonians.
Russell came through the youth teams at Annan Athletic and Rangers before making a few appearances for Motherwell. Since leaving Motherwell Russell has played for Dumbarton, Brechin City, Morton, Alloa Athletic and Queen of the South.

Born in Dumfries, Russell is the grandson of the former Airdrieonians, Rangers and Scotland internationalist, Ian McMillan. Russell was born in Dumfries and grew up nearby in Annan.

Russell started his career at Rangers, although he did not feature for the first team, and has played for Motherwell and Dumbarton.

Russell struggled with a hamstring injury throughout the opening period of his Brechin City career, but two goals against Stranraer on 28 October 2006 at Glebe Park saw him open his account. He was the season's top scorer with 15 goals to his name.

Russell was working his way through a quantity surveying degree at Glasgow Caledonian University whilst at Brechin. Since signing on full-time at Morton it has been put on hold.

In February 2007, Russell signed a new contract with Brechin, but left for Greenock Morton in August 2007 for an undisclosed fee (believed to be £40,000). Russell scored nine goals in all competitions in his first season with Morton, finishing two goals behind top goalscorer Peter Weatherson.

In September 2009, Russell was loaned out to Second Division side Alloa Athletic. After returning for Alloa, he was sent out on loan again, this time to the Wasps rivals Stirling Albion.

Writing in world football magazine Inside Futbol in March 2010, Russell called for the Scottish Premier League to look at an 18 team top division in order to "move forward to keep fans interested". On 20 April 2010, Russell scored the winner in a 2–1 victory over Clyde to relegate the Bully Wee. Despite his contribution to the championship win, Russell did not play enough games to win a Championship medal, but manager Allan Moore gave him his medal in gratitude for his efforts.

After his manager at Stirling, took over at Cappielow, Russell was offered a year's extension to his deal which had run out in May 2010. After rejecting the one-year extension on offer at Morton, Iain Russell signed a two-year deal with Livingston in June 2010 Russell signed a one-year contract extension with Livingston in May 2012. Russell left Livingston in May 2013 after the end of his contract. In his 3 years at the club he made 93 league appearances and scored 44 goals.

Russell signed for Queen of the South on 21 May 2013. After three seasons with the Doonhamers, Russell signed for Airdrieonians on 21 May 2016 a team which he supported as a child.

Stirling Albion

• Scottish Football League Second Division, 2009–10

Livingston

• Scottish Football League Second Division, 2010–11