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Aberdeen F.C. 1941-42
Mitchell Cup Final, 2nd Leg


23 May 1942


Aberdeen 3 v 1 Dundee United

(a.e.t.)

Williams 31', Pattillo 59', Gourlay 91' - Nevins 41'

Aggregate: Aberdeen 6 v 5 Dundee United


Winners: Aberdeen


Referee: Robert "Bobby" Calder, Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Pittodrie Park, Aberdeen, Scotland, Attendance: 15,000



During the Second World War, football was restricted between 1941-1945.
8 teams competed for the North Eastern Supplementary Cup which included Rangers 'A'.
A total of 4 finals 1st Series which Aberdeen won 3 times, 1941–42, 1942–43, 1944–45 and
2nd Series (Mitchell Cup) A total of 4 finals which Aberdeen won 3 times, 1941–42, 1942–43, 1944–45.
Aberdeen Club Chairman, William Mitchell donated the trophy which Aberdeen won 3 times.
Mr Mitchell said he would like it to be definetly understood that it was entirely a war challenge trophy.
(Source: Press & Journal, dated 25 May 1942)

Aberdeen F.C. 1941-42

Mitchell Cup Winners

PLAYERS & MANAGER

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  • Family Tree Official's, Player's and staff details: Ancestry.com
    A.F.C Official's, Player's and staff details source: AFC Heritage - The Official Aberdeen Football Club Heritage Trust.
    Header Background: Aberdeen Football Club, Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen, Scotland, 2015 - Copyright © 2015 Graeme Watson.
    Background photo: Football pitch grass, Aberdeen Football Club, Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen, Scotland, 2015 - Copyright © 2015 Graeme Watson.
    Insert photo: From Graeme Watson's personal collection of Military shirts, badges & the Saltire Flag - Copyright © 2021 Graeme Watson.
    Individual Team Member Photos - Various sources and status, see individual profile page for details.

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