Born in Framwellgate Moor, Durham City in 1902, Camsell worked as a miner and played for Durham City.[1] He caught the attention of Middlesbrough after scoring 21 goals in 20 games in a season and signed for Middlesbrough on 6 October 1925 for the sum of £500.[4] His debut was against Nottingham Forest on 31 October 1925.[4] He scored three goals for Middlesbrough in the 1925–26 season.[5]