South Yorkshire Times – Saturday 4 September 1943
Sheffield United Sign Denaby Juniors
Sheffield United have signed on professional forms George Shephard and Oscar Nelson, two Denaby junior footballers.
Shephard last season played with Denaby Amateurs and at times assisted Denaby United, is a 20-years old wing half, and stands 5ft. 8ins., and weighs 12 stones. He has played twice this season for Sheffield Utd. Reserves, and expects to turn out with the first team on Saturday against Halifax.
Nelson is a fast inside forward, and last season played for Denaby Rovers. He is 18, weighs 11st. 6lb. and stands 5ft. 9ins.