USSF D-2 North Carolina FC

RailHawks Acquire Scottish Forward

July 23, 2010 - U.S. Soccer Federation D-2 (USSF D-2)
North Carolina FC News Release


Cary, N.C. (Friday, July 23, 2010) - The Carolina RailHawks announced today they have acquired Scottish Premier League forward Allan Russell, pending USSF approval. Russell is already training with the RailHawks and will make his orange debut as soon as his clearance comes through.

"We're really excited to add Allan Russell to our roster," said RailHawks coach Martin Rennie. "I think he will add another dimension to our forward line. He has a very good record as a professional and it shows that the RailHawks are making progress when you sign players of his caliber."

A native of Glasgow, Scotland, Russell began his career in 1999 with Scottish side Hamilton Academical, making over sixty league appearances over a four-year period. In 2003, Russell began a two-year spell with St. Mirren before moving to English side Macclesfield Town in early 2005 and Mansfield Town at the start of the 2005-06 season.

A short spell with Forest Green Rovers followed before Russell's return to Scotland with Partick Thistle in January 2007. While with Thistles, Russell earned the 2008 Scottish Football League Second Division Player of the Year award and was eventually signed by Scottish Premier League side Kilmarnock signing a two-year deal.

After his contract with Kilmarnock expired, Russell decided to try a new adventure in the United States so he contacted coach Rennie and was invited to train with the RailHawks.

"I contacted Martin [Rennie] when the Scottish season was over because I had heard good things about the club," said Allan Russell. "He invited me over and had a few good days of training and soon after we began negotiations. I felt it was time for a change as me and my wife always wanted to come to live in the United States. This is the start of a new adventure both professionally and personally."

The RailHawks return home to kick off a four game home stand on July 27 when they host the Rochester Rhinos at 7 p.m. It will be Brewsday Tuesday as all draft beer will only be $1. $49 Family Four-packs are also available for advance purchase for this match. To purchase tickets or for more information visit the LGFCU Box Office at WakeMed Soccer Park, call 919-859-5425 or visit www.carolinarailhawks.com.

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