title: Russell Griffiths
text: # Russell Griffiths
  
  Russell John Griffiths (born 13 April 1996) is an English footballer who last played as a goalkeeper for AFC Telford United.
  
  ## Career
  
  ### Everton
  
  Griffiths began his career with Everton's academy and, after brief loan spells with non-league Northwich Victoria, Colwyn Bay and FC Halifax Town, before joining League Two side Cheltenham Town on loan for half a season. He made his professional debut on 6 August 2016 in a 1–1 draw with Leyton Orient.
  
  ### Motherwell
  
  On 27 January 2017, Griffiths signed for Scottish Premiership club Motherwell on loan for the remainder of the season. He made his debut on 6 May 2017, at home to Ross County.
  
  On 9 June 2017, Everton announced Griffiths would leave the club, and he then signed a one-year contract with Motherwell on 21 June 2017. Griffiths was released by Motherwell at the end of the 2017/18 season.
  
  ### AFC Fylde
  
  On 28 June 2018, Griffiths joined National League side AFC Fylde on a one-year deal. He was released by Fylde at the end of the 2018/2019 season.
  
  ### Chester
  
  In July 2019, Griffiths signed for National League North club Chester on a one-year deal.
  
  Griffths finished the 2019-20 season on loan at AFC Telford United before signing a permanent deal with the club in June 2020.playing 41 games He left the club at the end of the 2021–22 season.
  
  ## Honours
  
  AFC Fylde
  
  * FA Trophy: 2018–19
  