MILLWALL’S Alex Mitchell has been praised as one of the standout players for St. Johnstone since joining the Scottish Premiership club on loan this summer
After a difficult start to the season, the Saints have picked up four points from their last two matches, keeping clean sheets in both. Mitchell hasn’t just stood out in those two games, but throughout their entire campaign so far.
Scottish newspaper The Courier claim that “Perth fans love the old school defensive characteristics he brings to the heart of Callum Davidson’s back three but he was every bit as comfortable on the right side, showcasing his ball-playing ability, when Ross County were the opponents at the weekend.”
Different positions but Alex Mitchell’s impact at St Johnstone has been on a par with @DannyMcNamara32‘s. Which is saying something. You just expect an 8 out of 10 every week. https://t.co/mG0Yz1370M
— Eric Nicolson (@C_ENicolson) September 19, 2022
It’s not just the fans that have been wowed by his performances, with teammate Ryan McGowan explaining that “you couldn’t ask for much more than he’s produced so far”.
“In some ways he’s a bit of an old fashioned centre-half – heading things, kicking people and being that good defender a team needs.
“He does have an all-round game. It’s the clearances and the blocks that get the attention but you don’t come through the ranks at Millwall and play regularly in the Scottish Premiership if you just head it and kick it.
“He can pass the ball and make good decisions as well. He’s aggressive when we don’t have the ball and comfortable on it when we do. He’s got everything you’d look for in a young centre-back.
“Alex has played a lot of games already and we’ll keep trying to help him progress, which will mean he’s doing well and so is the team. He’s an impressive guy.
“As you might think from watching him on a Saturday, he’s not the brightest spark! He’s probably headed too many balls already!”
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