South Yorkshire Times, October 6th, 1933
Denaby’s Bright Prospects
One 
of the most interesting and successful experiments Denaby have made with a player for a long time is the transformation of “Paddy” Fitzgerald, (picture) the former Maltby and Mexboro’ forward from an inside-left to a left half-back.
Strangely enough the experiment was made through force of circumstances rather than in the expectation that Fitzgerald would make good in the position. Smith, the club’s regular left half-back, who was last season one of the most consistent members of the team, was injured in one of the practice games and Fitzgerald had to be pressed into service as the injury was slow in yielding to treatment.
He fitted in well straight away. His clever foot-work and fine ball control make him a splendid constructive half, and he improves on every appearance with the side. His style is similar to that of Jack Barrow, now with Mexborough. but if anything, he is slightly faster than Barrow and quicker in recovery.
Though still very young Fitzgerald is already a shrewd tactician and realises the value of drawing a man before parting with ball. His passes to McLean in Saturdays cup-tie with Guiseley were responsible for a good deal of the winger’s effectiveness. Smith, I understand is now practically fit, but it is difficult to see how Fitzgerald can be displaced on the form he is showing at present. I believe he has already attracted the attention of a First Division club and certainly his performances in the two games I have seen him play have warranted this interest.