Ian Russell (footballer)
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Ian Russell is a Northern Irish former footballer who was also a manager. He managed Crusaders
for 4 years, taking the club into their first Irish Cup
final for 12 years, before leaving for a short and unsuccessful 7 month spell at Ballymena United
.
Crusaders F.C.
Crusaders Football Club is a semi-professional, Northern Irish association football club, playing in the IFA Premiership. The club, founded in 1898, hails from Belfast and plays its home matches at Seaview. Club colours are red and black. The current manager is Stephen Baxter, appointed in 2005...
for 4 years, taking the club into their first Irish Cup
Irish Cup
For the equivalent tournament in the Republic of Ireland, see FAI Cup.The Irish Cup is the national cup knock-out competition in Northern Irish football. Inaugurated in 1881, it is the fourth oldest national cup competition in the world...
final for 12 years, before leaving for a short and unsuccessful 7 month spell at Ballymena United
Ballymena United F.C.
Ballymena United, is a semi-professional, Northern Irish football club playing in the IFA Premiership. The club hails from the town of Ballymena, County Antrim and plays its home matches at Ballymena Showgrounds. Club colours are sky blue and white. Away Colours are Red and BlackThe club was...
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