Bert Mitchell
Albert James Mitchell Date of Birth: Jan 22, 1922 Share "Bert Mitchell" on FacebookBert scored 41 goals for Luton in only 106 starts which was remarkable at the time as he was a winger and was meant to set up chances rather than take them.
Starting off with Stoke during the war years, Bert made his League debut for the Potters in peacetime and then moved on through Blackburn and Kettering before making a name for himself at Northampton.
A big fee plus Jim Wilson brought him to Kenilworth Road where he quickly became a crowd favourite with his ability to cut inside and shoot. He also boasted a 100% penalty record during his three years with the club.
After joining his old Northampton manager Bob Dennison at Middlesbrough in 1954, Bert, by now 32, saw his career come to a gentle close.
Bert continued to scout for Northampton in later life and died in 1997.
Appearances
- League
- 106
- FAC
- 13
- Other
- 0
- Total
- 119
Goals
- League
- 41
- FAC
- 2
- Other
- 0
- Total
- 43
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Bert Mitchell gets past United`s Harold Brook -
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Everton keeper Jim O`Neill gathers the ball away from Bert Mitchell -
Bert Mitchell knocks the ball past Jackie Grant -
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Bert Mitchell chases a through pass. Future England manager Don Revie is in the centre of the picture -
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1954/55 Where Are They Now Luton News 1972
