Johnny Russell

Sporting Kansas' Johnny Russell up against Jordi Alba of Inter Miami in an MLS match last year. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

SPFL clubs on alert as 34 y/o Scotland 'legend' becomes free agent

Johnny Russell is loving life at Sporting Kansas City

Saturday Interview: Johnny Russell speaks to Aidan Smith

Former Dundee United and Hibs midfielder Ryan Gauld is the top earning Scot in the MLS.

Ryan Gauld's MLS salary revealed along with ex-Rangers, Celtic and Hearts stars

Johnny Russell #7 of Sporting Kansas City. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Why Gauld and Russell are still in Scotland's plans

Sporting Kansas City's Johnny Russell, front, and Khiry Shelton celebrate Russell's goal against Vancouver Whitecaps on October 17. Photo by Canadian Press/Shutterstock (12542726i)

Johnny Russell: Why MLS record setter should return to Scotland squad

Ryan Gauld in training for his new side. Picture: Jonathan Hair/Vancouver Whitecaps

Ryan Gauld: Haggis crisps, pressure, and 'incredible improvement'

Johnny Russell is making the best of the enforced break from football by spending more time with his family, including two-month-old baby Julius. Picture: SNS

‘Don’t rush us back’ Scotland’s Johnny Russell urges Uefa

Johnny Russell has revealed his desire to play for boyhood club Celtic. Picture: Getty

'You can always hope' - MLS star keen on move to 'boyhood club' Celtic

Scotland coach Steve Clarke at training at the Oriam ahead of the San Marino game. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Scotland v San Marino: Danger of record low crowd at Hampden

Johnny Russell has clocked up the air miles with Scotland. Picture: SNS

‘We need to get out of this rut and show a bit of fight’ - Johnny Russell on Sco...

Scotland defender Mikey Devlin tries to get to grips with Russia striker Artem Dzyuba in Moscow. Picture: Oleg Nikishin/Getty

Steve Clarke could wield axe in bid to fix Scotland defence

Andy Robertson in action for Scotland against Cyprus

Andy Robertson out of Scotland's Euro 2020 qualifier with Belgium

Scotland manager Steve Clarke has named his first Scotland squad

Steve Clarke names first Scotland squad: Five new caps plus returns for duo

Scotland's Kenny McLean. Pic: Simon Cooper/PA

Scotland’s Kenny MacLean: Players need to deal with fan frustration

Picture: Simon Cooper/PA Wire.

San Marino 0 - 2 Scotland: How the players rated

Kenny McLean celebrates scoring for Scotland. Pic: Simon Cooper/PA Wire.

San Marino 0 - 2 Scotland: McLean and Russell score in unconvincing win over min...

Johnny Russell is making a big impact Stateside. Picture: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY

Here's Scotland's Johnny Russell '“ theWizard of Kansas

Scotland's Kieran Tierney is being played out of position. Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire

Andy Robertson and Kieran Tierney both unhappy in Alex McLeish system

Dejection for Steven Naismith as Scotland go down 2-1 in Israel. Picture: PA

Israel 2-1 Scotland: How the Scotland players rated

Alex McLeish has urged his strikers to continue proving themselves at club level. Picture: Steve Welsh.

Alex McLeish's message to Scots strikers - let battle commence

Leigh Griffiths was benched for the game against Albania and Steven Naismith could retain his starting slot against Israel. Picture: SNS Group

Scotland coach '˜wants players like Leigh Griffiths to be unhappy at not playing...

Steven Naismith watches on as Chris Martin's strike finds the net against Slovenia at Hampden

James McFadden: We never gave up on Steven Naismith

Oli McBurnie saw a header come back off the inside of the post. Picture: AFP/Getty.

Oli McBurnie focuses on his future after Azteca near miss

Alex McLeish issues instructions in the game against Peru

Alex McLeish urges his inexperienced squad to be bold in the Azteca

Alex McLeish battles with Denmark striker Michael Laudrup during Scotlands opening game of the 1986 World Cup finals in Mexico. Picture: Getty.

Alex McLeish backs Scotland to stand the Mexican heat

Johnny Russell is with his Scotland team-mates in Mexico City. Picture: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images

Johnny Russell on a high in Mexico after answering Scotland call

Alex McLeish recalls watching the dire defeat by Peru at the 1978 World Cup on television. Photograph: SNS

Alex McLeish sees Peru and Mexico as a challenge for Scotland

Sam Nicholson, left, and Danny Wilson have both turned out for Scotland Under-21s in the past. Pictures: SNS Group

Alex McLeish could turn to MLS Scots to plug gaps left in squad

Danny Wilson has chosen to continue his career in the USA. Picture: Getty.

Johnny Russell and Danny Wilson join Scots in USA while in their prime

Hull defender Andy Robertson scores an own goal during the Championship play-off semi-final second leg match against Derby. Picture: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

Hull 0-2 Derby: Tigers survive scare to reach play-off final

Rangers captain Lee Wallace will feel he deserved a place in one of the two squads. Picture: SNS

The 6 biggest snubs of the split-Scotland squads

Andrew Robertson was treated like a hero at St Josephs in Busby. Picture: Jeff Holmes

Goal hero Andrew Robertson rues defensive slips

Johnny Russell has been in fine form for Derby County. Picture: PA

Johnny Russell added to Scotland squad

Michail Antonio and Danny Fox of Nottingham Forest combine to tackle Blackpools Nathan Delfouneso. Photograph: Getty Images

Derby 1-0 Rotherham: Derby start with some style

Chris Martin scores the first goal. Picture: Getty

Derby County 2-0 Rangers: 10-man Gers suffer loss

Rangers will travel to Derby County for their final pre-season match. Picture: Complimentary

Rangers set up Derby County friendly

Jackie McNamara is taking Dundee United through a transition period but his players are confident of weathering any storm. Picture: SNS

Plan coming together for McNamara

Russell on target but Derby must settle for a draw

Aiming higher: McNamara says his team under-achieved last season. Picture: SNS

Dundee United: McNamara has faith in new signings

David Goodwillie, seen here playing for Blackburn Rovers. Picture: Getty

Dundee United secure David Goodwillie loan return

Virgil van Dijk, reported Celtic target. Picture: Getty

Rumour Mill: van Dijk for Celtic? | Leigh Griffiths

McNamara ready to put own stamp on Dundee United
DUNDEE United manager Jackie McNamara says the sale of Johnny Russell to Derby County will allow him to put his own stamp on the Tannadice club as he prepares f...

Johnny Russell is paraded by Derby County after signing a four-year deal. Picture: Andy Clarke

Derby tie up Johnny Russell on four-year deal

Dundee Utd hitman Johnny Russell. Picture: SNS

Thompson: Celtic could still make Russell bid

Johnny Russell in action against Rangers this season. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Dundee United confirm Johnny Russell move to Derby

Charles Green has agreed to transfer his shares. Picture: SNS

Rumour Mill: Charles Green| Rangers| Hearts| Hibs

Celtic target Richard Dunne. Picture: Getty

Rumour Mill: Richard Dunne | Rangers | Hearts

Dundee United accept Derby bid for Johnny Russell

David Goodwillie: Dundee United considering loan move for former striker. Picture: Getty

Dundee United target Goodwillie, Derby for Russell

Johnny Russell: Celtic target. Picture: SNS

Celtic brace for Gary Hooper exit as trio on radar

Gary Hooper: Kissing goodbye to Scottish football? Picture: SNS

Rumour Mill: Rangers | Murray | Celtic | Russell

Johnny Russell will leave this summer. Picture: SNS

Johnny Russell to join Dundee United exodus

Jackie McNamara encouraged by Dundee Utd youngsters

First division chairmen with SFL boss David Longmuir, during last month's meetings. Picture: SNS

Rumour Mill: SPL2 back on? | Victor Wanyama | Johnny Russell

Celtic star Victor Wanyama. Picture: SNS

Victor Wanyama ‘staying at Celtic’

Celtic are celebrating that Victor Wanyama (centre) is staying at the club. Picture: SNS

Rumour Mill: Wanyama staying | Craig Mather | Kris Boyd

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