Russell Saunders (born January 3 1989 in Bury) is an English footballer who plays as a goalkeeper who plays for Conference National side Altrincham. Footballing career After coming through the youth ranks at the Latics, he was given a professional contract at the end of the 06/07 season. However, he failed to make a first team appearance. He did make the substitutes bench for the pre-season friendly vs Blackpool. He joined Conference side Altrincham on a month's loan on September 21, 2007, but an injury on his début against Droylsden cut short his loan spell to a week. He went on to join Gainsborough Trinity on loan before being released from his Wigan contract on the 22nd May 2008. His next port of call was to sign a permanent deal with Ashton United. He rejoined Altrincham at the start of the 09/10 season.
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