sentences:  He remained at Bramall Lane and was the club again tried to sell him in 1938 for the same price, this time to Bradford City but again Barton refused to leave.In spite of this he once again asked for a transfer in January 1939 after being the target of abuse from the fans but remained with the club as they gained promotion from Division Two.With the outbreak of World War II Barton worked in Sheffield and continued to play for the Blades along with guesting for Bradford, Chesterfield, Lincoln City, Rotherham United and Sheffield Wednesday.