Mitchell was secretary-manager of Blackburn Rovers from 1884 until 1896. In the seven year period from 1884 until 1891, Blackburn won the FA cup on 5 occasions under Mitchell. In those days, the FA cup was considered on a par with the league, though it is not anymore. His sides typically had no difficulty scoring goals but often struggled with defensive frailties and he spent a lot of time searching for a high quality goalkeeper to boost his team's chances in the league. Ultimately, his quest for a league title was unsuccessful, though his 5 FA cups make him arguably Blackburn Rovers' most successful manager of all-time.
British league champions: 0
Foreign league champions: 0
European cup: 0
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