Billy Russell (footballer, born 1959)

William McKnight Russell (born 14 September 1959) is a Scottish former footballer who previously worked as Centre of Excellence Manager at Hull City, where he has been caretaker manager on three occasions.

As a player, he was a defender, playing for Everton, Celtic, Doncaster Rovers, Scunthorpe United and Rotherham United, making over 450 league appearances.

Honours
Doncaster Rovers
 * Football League Fourth Division runner-up: 1983–84

Rotherham United
 * Football League Fourth Division: 1988–89

Individual
 * PFA Team of the Year: 1988–89 Fourth Division