[6] A somewhat misleading article in the local press in 1899 quoted Alf Shelton as referring to his brother Charlie 'Of blessed memory."
Happily Charlie lived to the ripe old age of 87, so Alf must have been recalling his brothers' footballing skills, not his demise.
Certainly Charlie was an outstanding footballer, a robust half–back with infectious enthusiasm, possessing sufficient stamina to carry him through the most gruelling match.
His elder brother, Harry Shelton helped Nottingham Forest in the 1870s and became a referee in the early part of the 20th century.
[7] At the end of his career Charles Shelton had made 24 appearances (20 League and four FA Cup) for Notts County and scored one goal.