Former Bradford City defender Chris Mitchell has tragically passed away aged just 27.

Mitchell, who played seven times for Scotland’s Under-21 side, died on Friday.

The former Clyde player left the club earlier in the season to focus on a new full-time job having also previously played for Falkirk, Ayr United and Queen of the South.

His ex-clubs took to Twitter to pay their respects to the former star after his tragic death while fans were quick to pay tribute to him on social media.


Chris Mitchell https://t.co/uoj4x15wpt — Queen of the South (@OfficialQosFC) May 8, 2016

The club is saddened to hear of the recent passing of former player Chris Mitchell. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. — Bradford City AFC (@officialbantams) May 8, 2016

Absolutely devastated to hear the shocking news of former @OfficialQosFC player Chris Mitchell's passing. Sincere condolences to his family — palmerstonblues (@palmerstonblues) May 8, 2016

Chris Mitchell once of @officialbantams as passed away at 27. Rest in peace. Once a bantam, always a bantam. #bcafc pic.twitter.com/nXVphqSVQx — Alastair (@Alastair1993) May 8, 2016

Terrible news hearing former Falkirk, Livi, Clyde and Queens player Chris Mitchell passing away.Far too young. RIP ? pic.twitter.com/B8HcjYXn4S — Craig Foy (@CraigFoySNSPix) May 8, 2016