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Fullname: John Mitchell
Born: c1885
Birthplace: ?
Signed: 26 Nov 1906 (from Baillieston Thistle)
Left: 2 Sep 1913 (to Cowdenbeath)
Position: Left-half
Debut: Celtic 4-1 Partick Thistle, League, 1 Dec 1906
Internationals: none

Biog

John Mitchell played almost a hundred games in a Celtic career which spanned near on seven years.

Signed from Baillieston Thistle in November 1906 the hard-working left-half made his Hoops debut in a 4-1 league win at home to Partick Thistle on December 1st.

Patsy Gallagher described his play as "a champion grafter at left-half".

However apart from season 1912-13 he was mostly used as cover for the first team although he did pick up winners medals in the league and Glasgow Cup in season 1907-08.

He went on the Copenhagen tour of 1907 and played goalie in the first match!

John eventually left Celtic after 95 appearances in September 1913 when he joined Cowdenbeath.

Playing Career

Honours with Celtic

Scottish League

• 1907-08

Glasgow Cup

• 1907-08

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