[2] He and a number of younger players played for Stoke during the War and was a regular in the side until the Football League resumed in 1946–47 where his place was taken by George Antonio.
[2] Frank Mountford's injury in January opened the door for the 22-year-old Sellars to take his chance and he filled in a right half easily, playing a vital role as Stoke fell short of winning their first ever League title.
[2] In 1947–48 Sellars had to fill in around Stoke's injury ravaged team, playing at full-back, right-wing and even centre-forward before finding his place at left-half replacing Jock Kirton despite being right footed.
Sellars recovered and was a regular under new manager Frank Taylor as Stoke were relegated in 1952–53 and were then left frustrated in the attempts to regain their First Division spot.
[2] His career was ended in a FA Cup match against Bolton Wanderers in January 1958 after he suffered a bad injury to his eye which left him with recurring double vision for the rest of his life.