James Russell

DOB: 19th September 1987

Position: Goalkeeper

Season of first appearance: 2017/18

Season of last appearance: 2017/18

Full Appearances: 2

Substitute: 0

Goals: 0

Clean Sheets: 0

Also played for:

Stevenage Borough, Canvey Island, Halesowen Town, Arlesey Town, Boreham Wood, St Albans City

Player Profile:

James was originally at Arsenal's academy before signing for Chelsea aged 14. He went on to have a two-year apprenticeship at Chelsea before signing professional forms at age 19.

He represented the Republic of Ireland at Under 21 level on two occasions in June 2007 versus Slovakia and Portugal respectively at the Madeira Invitational Tournament.

After five years and a total of 46 competitive matches for both Chelsea’s youth team and reserves, in 2007 he was released by the Blues and joined Stevenage Borough of the Blue Square Premier. He moved on to Canvey Island in January 2008.

After loan moves to Halesowen Town and Arlesey Town, James completed a free transfer to Arlesey where he made 36 appearances.

He signed for Boreham Wood in summer 2012 and joined St Albans City four years later.

James was loaned to Margate in December 2017 and made his debut on 23.12.17 in a 4-3 home defeat against Wingate & Finchley. His only other appearance was a 3-1 defeat at home to Folkestone Invicta on 1.1.18.

He later became Chelsea’s assistant first-team goalkeeper coach and head of academy goalkeeping.