[1] Responding to the appeal he was selected as the side's first goalkeeper and remained with the club for five seasons.

[1] He appeared in the club's first ever game against Notts Rangers and in their debut FA Cup campaign which saw both the team's biggest ever victory and heaviest ever defeat in the competition, a 13–0 defeat at the hands of Bolton Wanderers.

[1] Despite this Howlett remained first choice keeper for the club's first three seasons but shared goalkeeping duties with Will Lilley for the following two.

[1] Following his departure from Bramall Lane Howlett returned to his previous club Gainsborough Trinity where he played for another nine seasons before retiring.

[1] Sheffield United After retiring from playing Howlett settled in Birmingham before returning to live in Gainsborough following the death of his wife.