1890–91 Sheffield United F.C. season
The 1890–91 season was Sheffield United's second, and their first and only season playing in the newly formed Midland Counties League, as the club sought to establish itself as a major footballing force. The team was selected by the club's football committee and coached by a trainer, but day-to-day affairs were overseen by club secretary Joseph Wostinholm. The club saw a large influx of players during the season as it continued to bolster its numbers with amateurs loaned or signed from other teams in the local area, a policy that resulted in an unsettled side, indifferent league results, and a mid-table finish.
| 1890–91 season | ||
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| Chairman | Michael Ellison | |
| Secretary | Joseph Wostinholm | |
| Midland Counties League | 5th | |
| FA Cup | First round (eliminated by Notts County) | |
| Sheffield Challenge Cup | Runners up (beaten by Doncaster Rovers) | |
| Wharncliffe Charity Cup | Semi-final (eliminated by The Wednesday | |
| Top goalscorer | League: Watson (10) All: Watson (13) | |
| Highest home attendance | League: 5,700 (v Derby Junction) Friendly: 14,000 (v The Wednesday) | |
| Lowest home attendance | League: 500 (v Kidderminster) | |
| Average home league attendance | 3,244 (League) | |
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United (nicknamed the Blades) entered the FA Cup once more but were lucky to reach the first round proper, losing to Burton Swifts during qualifying only to see the Staffordshire club disqualified. They also competed in the Wharncliffe Charity Cup and the Sheffield Challenge Cup, in which they were beaten finalists for the second year in succession.
The development of the playing squad continued with the signings of John Drummond and Billy Hendry from Preston North End, who brought experience and a solid professionalism. Harry Lilley was recruited in the early part of the season, and became a regular in United's defence for several seasons.
Background
After a first season of mixed fortunes on the field the football committee recognised the appetite amongst the Sheffield public for the game, as attendances at Bramall Lane had steadily increased.[1] They recognised that league football was essential to grow that interest and offer a better standard of opposition, and had therefore joined the recently created Midland Counties League, although still insisting on organising numerous friendly fixtures.[1] The committee continued to select the team, although J. B. Wostinholm oversaw the day–to–day running of the club.[1]
Kit
Although United's jersey remained predominantly white, thin red vertical stripes were introduced for the first time, which evolved into the solid red and white stripes that the team still plays in today. The team retained the blue shorts and socks worn in the previous season.[2]
Season overview
Midland Counties League
![United squad from the 1890–91 season. Pictured are: [rear] Harry Lilley, Charles Stokes (Chairman of Football Committee), JB Wostinholm (Club Secretary), Will Lilley, Charlie Howlett, Mick Whitham, Jack Houseley (trainer) [centre]: Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Rab Howell, Unknown, H. Stones (Assist. Secretary) [Front]: Unknown, Unknown, Arthur Watson, Unknown](../I/Sheffield_United_Squad_1890-91.jpg.webp)
The previous season had been considered reasonably successful, but United still looked to improve the quality of players in the squad.[1] The players recruited from Scotland during the previous summer had failed to live up to expectations and the majority of them were released; only Calder and Robertson were retained.[3] Billy Bridgewater and Edward Cross were signed from nearby Rotherham Town,[4][5] and Harry Lilley arrived from Staveley during the close season,[6] but the Blades persisted with their policy of utilising guest amateur players from the local area.
United were now playing in the Midland Counties League but results were indifferent, with the Blades winning only twice in their opening eight fixtures.[3] Their fortunes began to improve in November and December however as they registered a series of victories including an impressive 4–0 win over Kidderminster at Bramall Lane and a 5–2 victory at Derby Midland.[3] Despite the relative failure of their previous recruitment in Scotland, by the end of the year United had signed Gavin Crawford and Harry Munro from north of the border as the Blades entered 1891 in more positive form.[7][8]
Following a league fixture break during January 1891 United resumed their campaign in February, but the form they had shown in the run up to Christmas deserted them, and results were inconsistent.[1] In the midst of congested fixture list the Blades finished the season fifth in the league (out of ten sides) and once again resolved to improve the quality of players by recruiting established professionals ahead of the next season.[1] They duly negotiated the transfers of John Drummond, Billy Hendry and Samuel Dobson from Preston North End,[9][10][11] then one of the top sides in the country, and they arrived over a number of weeks through February and March to bolster United's first team options. The most significant signing during the season was that of a young Ernest Needham from Staveley in February 1891. Although he did not play for United in the 1890–91 season he went on to become one of the club's greatest players, making more than 500 appearances.[12]
FA Cup
Having had relative success during their first FA Cup campaign the previous season United struggled to replicate that form and were fortunate to make it past the qualifying rounds in 1890. Having narrowly defeated Derby Junction they lost 2–1 to Burton Swifts in the next game, but the Staffordshire club was subsequently disqualified for fielding an ineligible player. Matlock and Loughborough were then easily despatched as United reached the first round proper of the cup for the second time.[3] This was as far as the Blades would progress however, as they met Notts County at Bramall Lane in mid–January only to be trounced 9–1 by the visitors, a result that remains the club's worst in the competition.[3]
Local cups
United once again entered the Sheffield Challenge Cup and reached the final for the second season in succession. After a straightforward 7–1 victory over Attercliffe in round one the Blades made their way past Kilnhurst in the semi-final at the second time of asking.[3] On 21 March they met near neighbours Doncaster Rovers in the final, but despite having home advantage, with the game being played at Bramall Lane, United lost 2–1.[3]
The team entered the Wharncliffe Charity Cup at the semi-final stage but were drawn against established cross-city rivals The Wednesday. Despite increasing rivalry between the clubs, a relatively small crowd of just over 3,000 spectators were present at Wednesday's Olive Grove ground to watch them beat United 2–1.[3]
Friendlies
Despite now playing competitive league football United continued to fill the fixture list with numerous friendlies, which ultimately led to them playing 64 first-team games over the course of eight months.[3] There was a noticeable improvement in the quality of opposition however, as a number of the more established professional teams visited Bramall Lane during the first half of the season, drawing reasonable crowds in the process. Although there were early season losses to Everton and Preston North End, United secured victories against Bolton Wanderers and Derby County, both at the time members of the Football League First Division.[3]
The second half of the season saw a continued run of exhibition games but the quality of opposition was, at times, not as high. Despite lesser opposition, results tailed off as the fixture congestion these games created began to take its toll on the squad, most notably at the point when United's involvement in the Sheffield Challenge Cup meant that they had two first-team games scheduled for the same day.[3] Rather than cancelling the pre-arranged friendlies the Blades went ahead with both fixtures, splitting the first team between them.[3] The highlight of the fixture calendar did result from a friendly match however, as a then record 14,000 Sheffielders were present at Bramall Lane in January to watch United beat local rivals The Wednesday for the first time, running out 3–2 victors.[3] January also saw United take on their first ever non–English team when they played Scottish side Linthouse, although the match was limited to only 35 minutes each way owing to poor light.[3]
Squad
Source:[3]
First team
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Players leaving before end of the season
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Transfers
In
| Position | Player | Transferred from | Fee | Date | Source |
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| FW |  Billy Bridgewater |
Rotherham Town | Signed | August 1890 | [4] |
| DF | Edward Cross |
Rotherham Town | Signed | August 1890 | [5] |
| DF | A. Hemmingfield |
Doncaster Rovers | Signed | August 1890 | [13] |
| DF | Harry Lilley |
Staveley | Signed | August 1890 | [6] |
| FW |  Gavin Crawford |
Fairfield Rangers | Signed | November 1890 | [7] |
| DF | Harry Munro |
Somerton Athletic | Signed | December 1890 | [8] |
| FW | William Getliff |
Darnall | Signed | January 1891 | [14] |
| MF | John Drummond |
Preston North End | Signed | February 1891 | [9] |
| DF | Billy Hendry |
Preston North End | Signed | February 1891 | [10] |
| DF | Ernest Needham |
Staveley | Signed | February 1891 | [12] |
| DF | George Groves |
Sheffield Club | Signed | March 1891 | [15] |
| MF | Samuel Dobson |
Preston North End | Signed | 14 March 1891 | [11] |
Out
| Position | Player | Transferred to | Fee | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FW | James Duncan |
Released | Free | June 1890 | [16] |
| MF | Donald Fraser |
Released | Free | June 1890 | [17] |
| FW | Dugald Galbraith |
Released | Free | June 1890 | [18] |
| DF | L. Gilmartin |
Released | Free | June 1890 | [19] |
| DF | Walter Hobson |
Owlerton | Free | June 1890 | [20] |
| DF | S. Mack |
Crewe Alexandra | Free | June 1890 | [21] |
| FW | Billy Mosforth |
Released | Retired | June 1890 | [22] |
| FW | T.B.A. Clarke |
Sheffield Club | Free | December 1890 | [23] |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Lincoln City | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 34 | 21 | +13 | 20 |
| 4 | Derby Midland | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 20 |
| 5 | Sheffield United | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 32 | 25 | +7 | 19 |
| 6 | Burton Wanderers | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 25 | 33 | −8 | 18 |
| 7 | Rotherham Town | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 28 | −8 | 18 |
Squad statistics
Appearances and goals
- As of the end of the season[3]
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | Midland Counties League | FA Cup | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| FW | ENG |
Billy Bairstow | 14 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| FW | ENG |
Billy Bridgewater | 22 | 9 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 | |
| FW | SCO |
William Calder | 16 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |
| MF | SCO |
Gavin Crawford | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| GK | ENG |
R. Creighton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG |
Edward Cross | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| MF | ENG |
Samuel Dobson | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| FW | SCO |
John Drummond | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| GK | ENG |
Richard Fenwick | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| FW | ENG |
William Getliff | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| MF | ENG |
George Groves | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| DF | SCO |
Billy Hendry | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG |
Jack Houseley[note 1] | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG |
Rab Howell | 23 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 0 | |
| GK | ENG |
Charlie Howlett | 24 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG |
Jack Hudson | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG |
Harry Lilley | 20 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| DF | SCO |
Harry Munro | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| FW | SCO |
W. Robertson | 20 | 5 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 2 | |
| DF | ENG |
G. Smith[note 2] | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG |
Ned Stringer | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| FW | ENG |
Arthur Watson | 24 | 13 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 3 | |
| DF | ENG |
Michael Whitham | 26 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Players who left before the end of the season: | |||||||||
| FW | ENG |
A.D. Barber | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| FW | ENG |
T.B.A. Clarke | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG |
J. Jeeves | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| FW | ENG |
Bernard Shaw | 16 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 2 | |
| DF | ENG |
Harry Thickett | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Top scorers
| Place | Nation | Position | Name | Midland Counties League | FA Cup | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |
FW | Arthur Watson | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| 2 | |
FW | Billy Bridgewater | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 3 | |
FW | W. Robertson | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 4 | |
FW | William Calder | 2 | 2 | 4 |
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MF | Gavin Crawford | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| 5 | |
FW | Billy Bairstow | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 | |
DF | Rab Howell | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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FW | Bernard Shaw | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| 7 | |
MF | Samuel Dobson | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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FW | John Drummond | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Totals: | 35 | 9 | 44 | |||
Results
Source:[3]
Key
Win Draw Loss Void
Midland Counties League
| 13 September 1890 | Burton Wanderers | 1–1 | Sheffield United | Derby Turn |
Howell  ' |
Attendance: 'Large' |
| 20 September 1890 | Sheffield United | 3–0 | Rotherham Town | Bramall Lane |
| Unknown ' Bridgewater ', ' |
Attendance: 5,500 |
| 27 September 1890 | Sheffield United | 0–1 | Long Eaton Rangers | Bramall Lane |
| Attendance: 3,000 |
| 18 October 1890 | Lincoln City | 2–1 | Sheffield United | John O'Gaunts |
| Unknown ' |
Attendance: 2,000 |
| 27 October 1890 | Sheffield United | 1–1 | Burslem Port Vale | Bramall Lane |
| Robertson ' |
Attendance: 2,000 |
| 1 November 1890 | Sheffield United | 4–0 | Kidderminster | Bramall Lane |
| Robertson ' Watson ', 'Clader ' |
Attendance: 500 |
| 8 November 1890 | Gainsborough Trinity | 4–1 | Sheffield United | The Northolme |
| Robertson ' |
Attendance: 2,000 |
| 22 November 1890 | Sheffield United | 2–1 | Lincoln City | Bramall Lane |
| Bairstow ' Watson ' |
Attendance: 1,500 |
| 20 December 1890 | Derby Midland | 2–5 | Sheffield United | ? |
| Calder ' Bridgewater ', ', 'Watson ' |
Attendance: 'Good' |
| 25 December 1890 | Sheffield United | 2–0 | Derby Junction | Bramall Lane |
| Bridgewater ' Unknown ' |
Attendance: 5,700 |
| 27 December 1890 | Kidderminster | 0–2 | Sheffield United | Chester Road |
| Bridgewater ' Watson ' |
Attendance: 2,000 |
| 10 February 1891 | Staveley | 2–0 | Sheffield United | ? |
| Attendance: 3,000 |
| 21 February 1891 | Sheffield United | 0–1 | Derby Midland | Bramall Lane |
| Attendance: 4,000 |
| 28 February 1891 | Derby Junction | 1–3 | Sheffield United | Derby Arboretum |
| Crawford ', ' Drummond ' |
Attendance: 2,000 |
| 7 March 1891 | Sheffield United | 2–1 | Gainsborough Trinity | Bramall Lane |
| Bairstow ' Crawford ' |
Attendance: 4,500 |
| 23 March 1891 | Sheffield United | 2–2 | Burton Wanderers | Bramall Lane |
| Howell ' Munro ' |
Attendance: 1,500 |
| 27 March 1891 | Rotherham Town | 0–1 | Sheffield United | Clifton Lane |
| Attendance: 4,500 |
| 28 March 1891 [note 3] | Long Eaton Rangers | 2–3 | Sheffield United | Long Eaton Stadium |
| Watson ', ' Bridgewater ' |
Attendance: 2,000 |
| 4 April 1891 | Sheffield United | 5–0 | Staveley | Bramall Lane |
| Dobson ' ' Bridgewater 'Watson 'Crawford ' |
Attendance: 1,000 |
| 13 April 1891 | Burslem Port Vale | 3–1 | Sheffield United | Athletic Ground |
| Watson ' |
Attendance: 2,000 |
FA Cup
Source:[3]
| 4 October 1890 First qualifying round | Derby Junction | 0–1 | Sheffield United | Derby Arboretum |
| Clarke ' |
Attendance: 2,000 |
| 25 October 1890 [note 4] Second qualifying round | Burton Swifts | 2–1 | Sheffield United | Peel Croft |
| Watson ' |
Attendance: 3,500 |
| 15 November 1890 Third qualifying round | Sheffield United | 3–0 | Matlock Town | Bramall Lane |
| Unknown ' Shaw ', ' |
Attendance: 2,000 |
| 6 December 1890 [note 5] Fourth qualifying round 3 | Sheffield United | 6–1 | Loughborough | Bramall Lane |
| Robertson ', ' Watson ', 'Unknown 'Calder ' |
Attendance: 2,800 |
| 17 January 1891 Round 1 | Sheffield United | 1–9 | Notts County | Bramall Lane |
| Calder ' |
Attendance: 9,500 |
Sheffield Challenge Cup
Source:[3]
| 11 January 1891 Round 1 | Sheffield United | 7–1 | Attercliffe | Bramall Lane |
| Bairstow ', ', ' Clarke 'Watson ', 'Shaw ' |
Attendance: 2,000 |
| 31 January 1891 Semi-final | Sheffield United | 3–3 | Kilnhurst | Bramall Lane |
| Bairstow ', ' Robertson ' |
Attendance: 4,500 |
| 14 March 1891 [note 6] Semi-final replay | Sheffield United | 4–1 | Kilnhurst | Bramall Lane |
| Robertson ' Howell ', 'Watson ' |
Attendance: 3,500 |
| 21 March 1891 [note 6] Final | Sheffield United | 1–2 | Doncaster Rovers | Bramall Lane |
| Howell ' |
Attendance: 3,500 |
Wharncliffe Charity Cup
Source:[3]
| 23 April 1891 Semi-final | The Wednesday | 2–1 | Sheffield United | Olive Grove |
| Drummond ' |
Attendance: 3,250 |
Friendlies
Source:[3]
| 1 September 1890 | Sheffield United | 9–0 | Sheffield Club | Bramall Lane |
| Bridgewater ', ', ' Clarke ', ', 'Watson ', 'Calder ' |
Attendance: 2,000 |
| 11 September 1890 | Sheffield United | 2–0 | Incogniti | Bramall Lane |
| Clarke ' Robertson ' |
Attendance: 850 |
| 22 September 1890 | Sheffield United | 0–3 | Preston North End | Bramall Lane |
| Attendance: 3,500 |
| 29 September 1890 | Sheffield United | 1–2 | Nottingham Forest | Bramall Lane |
| Watson ' |
Attendance: 2,500 |
| 6 October 1890 | Sheffield United | 1–2 | Everton | Bramall Lane |
| Robertson ' |
Attendance: 2,500 |
| 11 October 1890 | Sheffield United | 5–1 | Birmingham St. George's | Bramall Lane |
| Shaw ' ' Watson 'Bridgewater 'Robertson ' |
Attendance: 2,250 |
| 20 October 1890 | Sheffield United | 4–1 | Derby County | Bramall Lane |
| Robertson ' Bridgewater 'Shaw ', ' |
Attendance: 3,000 |
| 5 November 1890 | Sheffield United | 4–2 | Ardwick | Bramall Lane |
| Howell ' Robertson 'Watson 'Unknown ' |
Attendance: 3,500 |
| 17 November 1890 | Sheffield United | 2–1 | Bolton Wanderers | Bramall Lane |
| Watson ' Bridgewater ' |
Attendance: 2,500 |
| 8 December 1890 | Sheffield United | 3–2 | Middlesbrough Ironopolis | Bramall Lane |
| Watson ', ' Robertson ' |
Attendance: 1,500 |
| 15 December 1890 | The Wednesday | 2–1 | Sheffield United | Olive Grove |
| Robertson ' |
Attendance: 10,000 |
| 30 December 1890 | Sheffield United | 7–0 | Casuals | Bramall Lane |
| Bairstow ', ', ' Clarke 'Watson ', 'Shaw ' |
Attendance: 2,000 |
| 2 January 1890 [note 7] | Sheffield United | 2–1 | Linthouse | Bramall Lane |
| Calder ' Unknown ' |
Attendance: 1,250 |
| 3 January 1891 | Darlington St. Augustine's | 1–5 | Sheffield United | ? |
| Bridgewater ', ' Own goal ', 'Robertson ' |
Attendance: 'few' |
| 5 January 1891 | Sheffield United | 2–3 | Corinthians | Bramall Lane |
| Calder ' Watson ' |
Attendance: 3,500 |
| 12 January 1891 | Sheffield United | 3–2 | The Wednesday | Bramall Lane |
| Watson ' Howell 'Calder ' |
Attendance: 14,000 |
| 24 January 1891 | Middlesbrough | 2–1 | Sheffield United | Linthorpe Road |
| Watson ' |
Attendance: 1,500 |
| 26 January 1891 | Sheffield United | 0–1 | Grimsby Town | Bramall Lane |
| Attendance: 3,000 |
| 7 February 1891 | Newcastle East End | 4–0 | Sheffield United | Stanley Street |
| Attendance: 800 |
| 9 February 1891 | Sheffield United | 6–4 | Heanor Town | Bramall Lane |
| Bairstow ', ', ', ' Whitham 'Elliman ' |
Attendance: 1,000 |
| 14 February 1891 [note 6] | Derby County | 3–2 | Sheffield United | Racecourse Ground |
| Drummond ' Bridgewater ' |
Attendance: 1,000 |
| 16 February 1891 | Sheffield United | 3–0 | Rotherham Town | Bramall Lane |
| Watson ', ' Crawford ' |
Attendance: 2,000 |
| 2 March 1891 | Sheffield United | 1–4 | Nottingham Forest | Bramall Lane |
| Robertson ' |
Attendance: 3,000 |
| 14 March 1891 | Attercliffe | 1–4 | Sheffield United | Old Forge Ground |
| Crawshaw ' (o.g.) Shaw 'Bridgewater ' ' |
Attendance: 'Large' |
| 21 March 1891 [note 6] | Royal Arsenal | 1–1 | Sheffield United | Kennington Oval |
| Getliffe ' |
Attendance: 3,800 |
| 30 March 1891 | Sheffield United | 3–1 | Darlington St. Augustine's | Bramall Lane |
| Getliff ', ' Watson ' |
Attendance: 'Not large' |
| 1 April 1891 | Middlesbrough Ironopolis | 4–0 | Sheffield United | Paradise Ground |
| Attendance: 900 |
| 11 April 1891 | Sheffield United | 2–2 | Newcastle East End | Bramall Lane |
| Crawford ' Bridgewater ' |
Attendance: 3,000 |
| 18 April 1891 [note 6] | Matlock | 3–2 | Sheffield United | Causeway Lane |
| Cheffins ' Anon ' |
Attendance: 'Poor' |
| 25 April 1891 | Stockton | 3–0 | Sheffield United | ? |
| Attendance: 2,000 |
Notes
Source:[3]
- Jack Houseley was a former player in the Sheffield area who was acting as United's trainer. He played one Midland Counties League game as an emergency stand in because both Edward Cross and Harry Lilley had missed their train and were unable to play.
- There are no surviving records as to the identity of G. Smith or whether he was registered by United or a triallist. It is possible that he may be Thomas Smith who played for the Blades the following season.
- United played with 10 men after Edward Cross and Harry Lilley missed their train to the game.
- Although United lost the fixture Burton Swifts were disqualified for fielding an ineligible player meaning their place in the next round was handed to the Blades.
- Originally to be played in Loughborough but switched to Bramall Lane.
- United played two first team fixtures on the same day
- Only 35 minutes played in each half due to failing light
References
- Gary Armstrong and John Garrett (2006). Sheffield United FC – The Biography. Hallamshire Press. p. 43. ISBN 1-874718-65-2.
- Matthews, Clarebrough and Kirkham (2003). The Official Encyclopaedia of Sheffield United. Britespot. p. 61. ISBN 1-904103-19-7.
- Denis Clarebrough & Andrew Kirkham (1999). A Complete Record of Sheffield United Football Club 1889–1999. Hallamshire Press. pp. 72–73. ISBN 0-9508588-2-X.
- Clarebrough and Kirkham 2008, p. 65.
- Clarebrough and Kirkham 2008, pp. 93–94.
- Clarebrough and Kirkham 2008, p. 205.
- Clarebrough and Kirkham 2008, pp. 93.
- Clarebrough and Kirkham 2008, p. 237.
- Clarebrough and Kirkham 2008, pp. 108–109.
- Clarebrough and Kirkham 2008, p. 157.
- Clarebrough and Kirkham 2008, p. 105.
- Clarebrough and Kirkham 2008, p. 240.
- Clarebrough and Kirkham 2008, p. 155.
- Clarebrough and Kirkham 2008, p. 133.
- Clarebrough and Kirkham 2008, p. 141.
- Clarebrough and Kirkham 2008, pp. 109–110.
- Clarebrough and Kirkham 2008, p. 127.
- Clarebrough and Kirkham 2008, p. 129.
- Clarebrough and Kirkham 2008, p. 136.
- Clarebrough and Kirkham 2008, p. 161.
- Clarebrough and Kirkham 2008, p. 219.
- Clarebrough and Kirkham 2008, pp. 235–236.
- Clarebrough and Kirkham 2008, p. 84.
Bibliography
- Clarebrough and Kirkham (2008). Sheffield United Who's Who. Hallamshire Press. ISBN 978-1-874718-69-7.