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Name: Russell Peter Beardsmore Nationality: England
Position: midfielder Signing Information: Signed Trainee: 25/05/1985. Signed Professional: 30/09/1986
Birthdate: 28-09-1968 Years at Club: 1988-1993
Age: (56) Debut: 24/09/1988 v West Ham United (H) 2-0 (League Division One)
Birthplace: Wigan, England Previous clubs: Blackburn Rovers (loan)
Height: 5' 8" (1.73m) Farewell to Manchester United: Transferred to AFC Bournemouth, 30/06/1993, £Free
Weight: 9st 7lbs (60.33kg) Passed Away:
Russell Beardsmore is a former English footballer who came through the famed Manchester United academy and played as a midfielder for the club in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Beardsmore was highly regarded for his passing ability and work rate, and although he didn’t achieve the long-term success of some of his contemporaries, he is fondly remembered for his contributions during Sir Alex Ferguson’s early years at the club.

Early Career and Rise at Manchester United
Beardsmore joined Manchester United as a youth player and was part of a talented group of young players rising through the ranks. He made his first-team debut in 1988 and quickly earned a reputation as a hard-working and intelligent midfielder. Beardsmore’s standout moment came in January 1989 when he starred in a 3-1 victory against Liverpool, providing two assists and playing a key role in United’s performance.

Career at Manchester United (1988–1993)
Beardsmore was part of Sir Alex Ferguson's squad during the club’s transitional period. While he showed great promise in his early years at Old Trafford, competition for places in United’s midfield meant that Beardsmore found regular first-team opportunities hard to come by as Ferguson continued to rebuild the squad.

Later Career at AFC Bournemouth and Retirement
In 1993, after struggling to secure a regular starting place at Manchester United, Beardsmore moved to AFC Bournemouth, where he enjoyed more playing time and became a key player for the club. He spent several seasons with Bournemouth before retiring from professional football.
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1 1988-1989 2 23 0 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 30
2 1989-1990 2 21 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 25
3 1990-1991 0 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 15
4 1991-1992 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3
TOTALS 4 56 0 4 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 4 73
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