Brian Mitchell (footballer)

Brian Mitchell

Personal information
Full name	Brian Mitchell
Date of birth	16 July 1963
Place of birth	Stonehaven, Scotland
Playing position	Defender
Youth career
0000–1981	King Street
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
1981–1986	Aberdeen	65	(1)
1986–1992	Bradford City	178	(9)
1992–1993	Bristol City	16	(0)
1993–1994	Hull City	9	(0)
Total		268	(10)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

Brian Mitchell (born 16 July 1963 in Stonehaven) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played in both Scotland and England, making over 250 league appearances for four teams.

Career

Mitchell began his career with King Street of Aberdeen, before signing professional forms with Aberdeen in 1981. He stayed with Aberdeen until 1986, and made 65 league appearances.^[1] Mitchell later signed with Bradford City, and in a six-year spell made 178 league appearances.^[2] After leaving Bradford in 1992, he enjoyed one season spells with both Bristol City and Hull City, before retiring in 1994.^[3][4]

References

1. "ABERDEEN : 1946/47 - 2007/08". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database. Retrieved 14 March 2009.
2. "BRADFORD CITY : 1946/47 - 2007/08". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database. Retrieved 14 March 2009.
3. "BRISTOL CITY : 1946/47 - 2007/08". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database. Retrieved 14 March 2009.
4. "HULL CITY : 1946/47 - 2007/08". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database. Retrieved 14 March 2009.

External links

• Brian Mitchell, Neil Brown