South Yorkshire Times November 30
Denaby Winger’s Transfer
Aubrey Scriven Goes to Birmingham
On Wednesday night Denaby United completed the transfer of their clever young left winger, Aubrey Scriven to Birmingham, and he plays in the Central League team against Stoke today (Saturday)
Practically since the beginning of the season – when Denaby brought Scriven out of the Doncaster Amateur League – this nineteen years old youth has been under the observation of several higher class clubs. It is probable that his form against Wath last Saturday finally decided the Birmingham representatives to secure him. He has played in every Midland League and F.A. Cup match for Denaby this season.
Last season Scriven was assisting Warmsworth to win the championship of the Doncaster Amateur League. Doncaster Rovers were then strongly advised to get hold of him, but they neglected the chance. Now he has got a start in a still higher grade of football, and has all the qualities that should carry him on to a big career.
We understand that while the Birmingham club are not desirous that the figure should be divulged the fee is one that completely satisfies the Denaby club. The money will be useful to the latter, though the loss to the team as a playing unit is considerable.
Scriven was born at Bridgworth, in Shropshire but has spent most of his nineteen years at Warmsworth. To quote from our own columns, from a sketch given in our issue of September 15th “He is fast, has good ball control, centres accurately and shoots strongly from all angles. When he gains complete confidence in himself he should be one of the most dangerous wingers”
His short spell in Midland League football has already given him a good deal of that confidence. He will now have plenty of opportunities for developing it still further. And he should “make good”.
Cooper, the ex-Maltby player, will take Scriven´s place in the Denaby team against Gainsborough.
Also see Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aubrey_Scriven