Russell_Griffiths
Russell Griffiths
English footballer
Russell John Griffiths (born 13 April 1996) is an English footballer who last played as a goalkeeper for AFC Telford United.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Russell John Griffiths[1] | ||
| Date of birth | (1996-04-13) 13 April 1996 (age 28)[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Gravesend, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.92 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2014 | Everton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2017 | Everton | 0 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Northwich Victoria (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Colwyn Bay (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2015 | → FC Halifax Town (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | → Cheltenham Town (loan) | 24 | (0) |
| 2017 | → Motherwell (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Motherwell | 6 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | AFC Fylde | 1 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Chester | 31 | (0) |
| 2020 | → AFC Telford United (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2020–2022 | AFC Telford United | 39 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2015 | England U20 | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 June 2022 | |||
Everton
Griffiths began his career with Everton's academy and, after brief loan spells with non-league Northwich Victoria, Colwyn Bay and FC Halifax Town, before joining League Two side Cheltenham Town on loan for half a season.[3][4] He made his professional debut on 6 August 2016 in a 1–1 draw with Leyton Orient.[5]
Motherwell
On 27 January 2017, Griffiths signed for Scottish Premiership club Motherwell on loan for the remainder of the season.[6] He made his debut on 6 May 2017, at home to Ross County.[7][8]
On 9 June 2017, Everton announced Griffiths would leave the club, and he then signed a one-year contract with Motherwell on 21 June 2017.[9] Griffiths was released by Motherwell at the end of the 2017/18 season.[10]
AFC Fylde
On 28 June 2018, Griffiths joined National League side AFC Fylde on a one-year deal.[11] He was released by Fylde at the end of the 2018/2019 season.
Chester
In July 2019, Griffiths signed for National League North club Chester on a one-year deal.[12]
Griffths finished the 2019-20 season on loan at AFC Telford United before signing a permanent deal with the club in June 2020.playing 41 games[13] He left the club at the end of the 2021–22 season.[14]
AFC Fylde
- "Russell Griffiths". 11v11. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
- "Everton keeper Russell Griffiths joins FC Halifax on loan". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
- "Russell Griffiths: Everton goalkeeper joins Cheltenham Town on loan". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
- "Cheltenham 1-1 Leyton Orient". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
- Coyle, Andy (27 January 2017). "Motherwell sign Griffiths on loan as Brill leaves Fir Park". STV Sport. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
- "Motherwell 0–1 Ross County". Motherwell F.C. 6 May 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- Temlett, Michael (11 May 2017). "Motherwell goalkeeper Russell Griffiths wants to play a part in 'must-win' derby". Daily Record. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- "Griffiths pens one-year deal". motherwellfc.co.uk. Motherwell F.C. 21 June 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
- "Squad update: May 2018". motherwellfc.co.uk. Motherwell F.C. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
- "GRIFFITHS JOINS THE COASTERS". AFC Fylde. 28 June 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- "Chester FC signs goalkeeper Russell Griffiths". Chester FC. 15 July 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- "DOUBLE SIGNING FOR THE BUCKS!". AFC Telford United. 13 June 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
- "Bucks confirm Retained List". www.telfordunited.com. 16 May 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
- Stevens, Rob (19 May 2019). "AFC Fylde 1–0 Leyton Orient". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
- Russell Griffiths at Soccerbase
- Russell Griffiths at Soccerway
- England profile at The Football Association
