title: Russell Edwards (footballer)
text: # Russell Edwards (footballer)
  
  Russell James Edwards (born 21 December 1973) is a former English footballer who played as a defender.
  
  ## Career
  
  Edwards began his career at Crystal Palace, after playing in the club's academy. Edwards failed to make a first team appearance at Crystal Palace, and signed for Barnet in 1994. Edwards made five Football League appearances for Barnet, before moving onto Dulwich Hamlet. Following a spell at Dulwich Hamlet, Edwards moved to Welling United and Chelmsford City, before signing for Braintree Town. In November 2007, Edwards had a brief spell at Canvey Island, before moving back to Braintree, where he retired in 2008.
  
  