Archie Mitchell (footballer)

Archibald Philip Mitchell (15 December 1885 – 16 April 1949) was an English professional footballer and manager. 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. Mitchell began his professional career with Aston Villa.

Archie Mitchell
Mitchell while Brentford manager in 1924.
Personal information
Full name Archibald Philip Mitchell
Date of birth (1885-12-15)15 December 1885
Place of birth Smethwick, England
Date of death 16 April 1949(1949-04-16) (aged 63)
Place of death Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Position(s) Centre half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–1905 Oldbury St John's
1905–1907 Aston Villa 0 (0)
1907–1921 Queens Park Rangers 306 (11)
1916Brentford (guest) 1 (0)
1921–1922 Brentford 13 (2)
Total 48 (5)
International career
England Juniors 1
Southern League XI 7
1921 Football League XI 1 (0)
Managerial career
1921–1924 Brentford
Dartford
1931–1933 Queens Park Rangers
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
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