Willie Russell is a Scottish

Scotland

Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...

 former professional association footballer.

Russell scored both goals for Airdrieonians when they won the 1923-24 Scottish Cup Final. This is the only major trophy Airdrie have won to date. He formed part of a potent Airdrie front three along with Hughie Gallacher

Hughie Gallacher

Hugh Kilpatrick "Hughie" Gallacher was a Scottish football player in the 1920s and 1930s. In 624 senior games, Gallacher scored 463 times....

 and Bob McPhail

Bob McPhail

Robert Lowe "Bob" McPhail was a Scottish professional footballer, who played for Airdrieonians, Rangers and represented Scotland.-Career:...

that also finished second that season in Scotland's top division.