Shelford moved to England in 1987 with both St Helens R.F.C. and Wigan claiming to have secured his signature.
Shelford played Left-, i.e. number 8, (replaced by Interchange/Substitute Andy Goodway on 20-minutes) in Wigan's 12-6 victory over Widnes in the 1988-89 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1988-89 season at Burnden Park, Bolton on Saturday 7 January 1989 [REF].