Paul Mitchell (broadcaster)

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Paul Mitchell is a Scottish football commentator for BBC Scotland and has been their main commentator since Rob MacLean left for Setanta Sports in 2004. He is regularly joined by Pat Nevin, Ian McCall or Craig Paterson when commentating on live matches for BBC Scotland's Sportscene programme. Occasionally, he does commentaries for Match of the Day.

In addition to television work, he can also be heard on BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound programmes, providing live commentary of Scottish Premier League matches.

Born Paul Wightman Mitchell on 18th December 1968 in Edinburgh, Paul has always been a keen sportsman, playing both rugby and football for his secondary school, Trinity Academy. He excelled at sports, while also managing to atain a high level of academic achievement.

Married to Frances, his Trinity Academy sweetheart, he has two sons, Adam and Samuel.

He is still based in Edinburgh.