He is best remembered for his long spell as a centre half with Queens Park Rangers, for whom he made over 300 appearances and later managed.

A centre half, Mitchell began his playing career with amateur side Oldbury St John's, before transferring to First Division club Aston Villa in 1905.

[8] By the time he left the Hoops at the end of the campaign, Mitchell had made over 330 appearances for the club, excluding unofficial wartime competitions.

[9] Mitchell joined Third Division South West London rivals Brentford as player in August 1921,[9] after having previously made an appearance for the club as a guest during the First World War.

[11] After coaching in the Balkans and a two-year stint as manager of Southern League club Dartford,[11] Mitchell returned to former club Queens Park Rangers as manager in November 1931, replacing John Bowman, who had to step down due to ill-health.