Luke Russe signs for the Whites from Bath City

Tuesday, 23 June 2026 09:55

Salisbury FC have announced that experienced defensive midfielder Luke Russe has signed for the Whites from Bath City.

The 26-year-old started his career with Bristol Rovers as an Under-18, before his promotion to the Under-23s in the 18/19 season, where he worked with Salisbury manager Brian Dutton.

Luke spent two seasons on loan with Gloucester City, before another loan move to Wiltshire rivals Chippenham Town.

After spending three seasons at the Bluebirds, the defensive midfielder made the move to Bath City for the 23/24 season.

Over the span of five years playing in the National League South, Luke has amassed 231 appearances and over 16,000 minutes respectively.

Luke becomes the fifth signing of the summer at the Ray Mac, adding a wealth of league experience at the base of midfield.

More from Local News

Goose Fair Crowds Raise £16k for Salisbury Hospice Charity

The Grimsdyke Goose Fair, held on Sunday 2nd August, saw people from across the south gather at Swaynes Firs Farm in Coombe Bissett for a traditional poultry auction and car boot sale.
Red Arrows to Celebrate Longleat Safari Park's 60th Anniversary with Fly-Past

The renowned RAF Red Arrows will conduct a special fly-past to mark the 60th anniversary of Longleat’s pioneering safari in Wiltshire, it has been announced.
Salisbury Bemerton Community Board has been successfully established

The Salisbury Bemerton Community Board has been successfully established, marking another important milestone in the delivery of the government’s Pride in Place programme and its long-term vision for the area.
Salisbury City Council launches Living Legacy Project with 800 trees for the City

To mark the 800th anniversary of Salisbury receiving its Royal Charter, Salisbury City Council is launching a landmark Living Legacy Project.
National award on the slate for local roofing company

This afternoon on Salisbury Radio Craig Hicks has asked his listeners to vote for a local Salisbury company in national roofing industry competition.
South Western Railway launches crackdown on ‘short-faring’

SOUTH Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail Wessex (NR Wessex) have launched a major crackdown on ‘short-faring’ - where customers deliberately buy a ticket only for part of their journey instead of paying the correct fare for the full distance travelled – after identifying widespread misuse of barcode tickets and e-tickets by customers deliberately avoiding paying the correct fare.
PCC launches public survey on Government's proposed police reforms

Wiltshire Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson is calling on residents across Wiltshire and Swindon to have their say on the Government's proposals for the biggest changes to policing in a generation.
Hatch House Open Garden returns Sunday 30th August in support of Salisbury Hospice Charity

The annual Open Garden at Hatch House, which this year takes place on Sunday 30th August from 11 am until 4:30 pm.