Ross played for English clubs Arsenal, Everton, Portsmouth, Sheffield United and Bury.
He was ousted from the side by David Price at the start of the 1977–78 season, and in November 1977 moved to Everton for £170,000.
Ross went on to see out his playing days in the Football League with three successful seasons at Bury, including a promotion to Division 3.
He then moved into non-league football, first a short spell with Hyde United[10] before Tommy Docherty signed him up at Altrincham.
In 2007, he worked as a transport supervisor and coached youngsters at Oldham Sports Centre in his spare time.