272 Consideration of It was unanimously resolved that the following Players engage- players be not reengaged for next season :- ments for next Hodge, Turner, Stevenson, Kirby, Beare, Season Brannick, Palmer and it was further resolved that a special meeting of the Directors be held at the offices on the 25th inst. at 7 pm. to consider re-engagements of players and new players for next season. The following players were favourably recommended :- The Centre half of Nantwich The Right Back of Widnes Graham Half Back Dundee Buckley It was reported as improbable that Buckley would remain with Derby County but it being the opinion that we favourably suited with regard to half backs it was resolved not to negotiate in the matter. The secretary was instructed to offer Brannick to Swansea Town & Reading at £250 and to submit to the Directors any counter offer made. An application by the Liverpool County Combination to send a team to Prescot to play the Combination on March 28th was granted subject to the payment of fares and teas. The use of the ground was granted to the Liverpool County F. A. for the final tie of the Amateur Cup on April 22nd at 6 pm. The consideration of matches at Edinburgh and Hamilton on the 27th & 29th April was deferred.