Jimmy Russell

(#16) Midfielder (1989-1998) / (#6) (1998-2000)

Having signed from Millwall in the pre-season of 1989-90, Jimmy Russell was one of the older journeymen of Harchester United by 1997-98, with his distinguishable grey hair and notably plagued with injuries. His experience and cool head sees Ian Coates retain Jimmy as captain in 1998-99, and he memorably steps in in goal when regular Paul Hodson is sent off during their Boxing Day clash with Charlton Athletic at The Valley. This is followed by Jimmy scoring his first goal of the season, in a 4-0 win for Harchester at the FA Cup Fourth Round against West Ham. At the Quarter Final Replay against Birmingham at St. Andrew's, Luis tells Leon that Jimmy's calf strain may see him off the pitch, in that case he will bring Leon on. Jimmy has good trustworthiness with the lads, and the night before the Semi-Final against Charlton at Anfield sees Coates join Fletch and Sean for a card game in Jimmy's room. Still around for 1999-00, Jimmy is seen at the plane crash memorial for the players lost, before taking a transfer to Swansea City at the end of the season.