Russell Ian Williamson (born 17 March 1980) is an English former

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who played as a

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Career

After progressing through the youth ranks, Williamson signed a professional contract with

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in June 1998. Upon his release from Wimbledon, Williamson underwent a trial with Scottish club Clyde. In November 2000, Williamson signed for

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. During his time at Southend, Williamson made twelve

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appearances, starting nine times. Williamson scored twice for Southend, coming in

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matches against

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. Following his spell with Southend, Williamson dropped into

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, playing for Chelmsford City,

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, Billericay Town,

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, Brimsdown Rovers and Enfield 1893. During the 2009–10 season, Owusu played alongside former Wimbledon and Chelmsford teammate Ansah Owusu for Larsens in the Waltham Sunday Football League.

References

1980 births Living people Men's association football midfielders English men's footballers Sportspeople from Loughton Wimbledon F.C. players Southend United F.C. players Chelmsford City F.C. players Bishop's Stortford F.C. players Hornchurch F.C. players Billericay Town F.C. players Heybridge Swifts F.C. players Waltham Abbey F.C. players Brimsdown Rovers F.C. players Enfield F.C. players English Football League players Footballers from Essex 21st-century English sportsmen {{England-footy-midfielder-1980s-stub