Russell has signed Conference North terms after impressing in the Celtic reserves. He joins from Wigan Athletic where he made one benched appearance for the first in a pre-season friendly against Blackpool, and was sent on loan to Altrincham for the 07/08 season, but suffered an injury in his debut against Droylsden, and returned to Wigan to recuperate. At the end of the 07/08 season he was released by Wigan, and joined the Celtic reserves.