David Mitchell (footballer, born 1866)


David Mitchell was a Scottish football player, best known for his time with Rangers.

Playing career

Mitchell joined Rangers from Kilmarnock in September 1889. He was Rangers captain and won two Scottish Football League championships, three Scottish Cups, four Glasgow Cups, two Glasgow Football Leagues and one Charity Cup. He made 171 appearances for the club in the league and Scottish Cup plus the 1891 championship playoff with Dumbarton, scoring eight goals. Mitchell also won five Scotland caps.

Retirement

He retired in 1900 and moved to Denmark to coach.