David Mitchell (footballer, born 1990) explained

David Mitchell
Birth Date:1990 4, df=y
Birth Place:Irvine, Scotland
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Partick Thistle
Clubnumber:1
Youthclubs1:Ayr United
Years1:2008–2010
Clubs1:Ayr United
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2009–2010
Clubs2:Stranraer (loan)
Caps2:35
Goals2:0
Years3:2010–2015
Clubs3:Stranraer
Caps3:159
Goals3:0
Years4:2015–2017
Clubs4:Dundee
Caps4:6
Goals4:0
Years5:2017–2019
Clubs5:Falkirk
Caps5:12
Goals5:0
Years6:2019–2021
Clubs6:Clyde
Caps6:39
Goals6:0
Years7:2021–2022
Clubs7:Hibernian
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Years8:2022–
Clubs8:Partick Thistle
Caps8:34
Goals8:0
Club-Update:17:16, 27 April 2024 (UTC)

David Mitchell (born 4 April 1990) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Partick Thistle. Mitchell has previously played for Ayr United, Stranraer, Dundee, Falkirk, Clyde and Hibernian.

Career

Stranraer

After beginning his career at Ayr United, but having not featured in the first team Mitchell joined Stranraer on loan in July 2009,[1] then made the move permanent in June 2010.[2] He stated that his decision to make the initial loan move was to achieve his ambition of first team football which he felt he wouldn't get at Ayr.[3] Mitchell was part of the club's successful promotion campaign in 2012, when having initially lost against Albion Rovers in the play-offs, Stranraer were promoted to the Scottish Second Division due to the demise of Rangers.[3] During the 2014–15 season, Scottish Championship side Hibernian were reported to be interested in signing Mitchell.[4]

Dundee

In June 2015, Mitchell agreed a pre-contract with Dundee.[5] He made his debut on 20 March 2016, in the Dundee derby against Dundee United, coming on as a substitute following a red card for Scott Bain.[6] He left Dundee at the end of the 2016–17 season.

Falkirk

On 1 June 2017, Mitchell agreed a contract with Falkirk.[7] On 24 May 2019, Mitchell signed for Clyde, on a one-year contract.[8]

Hibernian

He moved to Premiership club Hibernian in August 2021,[9] and left them in June 2022 without having played a first-team game.[10]

Partick Thistle

After leaving Hibs Mitchell joined Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle in June 2022, on a two-year deal.[11]

After making 50 appearances in all competitions over two seasons with the club, Mitchell signed a one-year contract extension with Thistle in May 2024, extending his deal until June 2025.[12]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ayr United2009–10Scottish First Division0000000000
Stranraer (loan)2009–10Scottish Third Division3501[13] 0102[14] 0390
Stranraer2010–1132[15] 05[16] 00010380
2011–1224030105[17] 0330
2012–13Scottish Second Division320301010370
2013–14Scottish League One36060304[18] 0490
2014–1535040206[19] 0470
Total1590210701702040
Dundee2015–16Scottish Premiership2000000020
2016–172000200040
Total4000200060
Falkirk2017–18Scottish Championship1000101030
2018–199000000090
Total100001010120
Clyde2019–20Scottish League One0000000000
Career total20802201102002610

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stranraer bring in two new faces. BBC Sport. 16 July 2009. 29 April 2016.
  2. Web site: Stranraer sign Ayr Utd goalkeeper David Mitchell. BBC Sport. 5 June 2010. 29 April 2016.
  3. Web site: Mitchell is old head on young shoulders. Scottish Professional Football League. 5 April 2013. 29 April 2016.
  4. Web site: Stranraer duo are in Hibs' sights. The Scotsman. 9 December 2014.
  5. Web site: Dundee sign Stranraer keeper David Mitchell. DC Thomson. 1 June 2015.
  6. Web site: Dundee United 2–2 Dundee. BBC Sport. Young. Chick. 20 March 2016. 29 April 2016.
  7. Web site: Bairns Confirm David Mitchell Signing . Falkirk FC . 1 June 2017 . 1 June 2017 . 29 October 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171029020041/http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/bairns-confirm-david-mitchell-signing/ . dead .
  8. Web site: NEW SIGNING:David Mitchell. Clyde F.C.. 24 May 2019. 9 July 2019.
  9. Web site: Hibernian: Late Jamie McGrath bid fails but Nathan Wood joins from Middlesbrough . BBC Sport . 1 September 2021 . 1 September 2021.
  10. Web site: David Mitchell Departs . www.hibernianfc.co.uk . 23 June 2022 . 23 June 2022.
  11. https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/signing-news-david-mitchell-signs-two-year-deal/
  12. https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/david-mitchell-signs-new-one-year-deal/
  13. Includes 1 Scottish Cup match not recorded on Soccerbase or Soccerway. Web site: Inverurie Locos 2–1 Stranraer. BBC Sport. 24 October 2009. 29 April 2016.
  14. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  15. Includes 1 League match not recorded on Soccerbase or Soccerway. Web site: Stranraer 1 Albion Rovers 3 match review. Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser. Paterson. Colin. 6 March 2011. 29 April 2016.
  16. Includes 1 Scottish Cup match not recorded on Soccerbase or Soccerway.Web site: Stranraer 9 St Cuthbert Wanderers 0. Sky Sports. 23 October 2010. 29 April 2016.
  17. One appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup and four in the Second Division play-offs
  18. Two appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and two in the Championship play-offs
  19. Four appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and two in the Championship play-offs