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himself to Crewe Alexandra and the subsequent
engagement of James Roberts at a salary of £2
in the summer and £3 in the winter with a
bonus of £10, the player to be allowed to train and
live in Mold together with a transfer fee of £150
to Crewe Alexandra with a further £25 should
Roberts obtain a regular place in the League team.
These terms were confirmed and cheque ordered
to be sent to them.
Evans Mr. Coffey and John Fare reported their visit to
Highbury and on the play of Evans the Clapton
Orient left full back, that on his display they
could not recommend his engagement.
Norman Messrs Green & Wright reported their visit to Southend
to see Norman the inside right of Walthamstow an
Amateur 5'6" that he played very well in the
class he appeared, that with the consent of the Club
they had approached Norman but that taking all
matters into consideration they could not recommend
his engagement.
Smith (Crystal Mr. Kelly and the Secretary reported their visit
Palace) to Crystal Palace to see the Palace centre forward
McKenzie Smith and McKenzie the Norwich left back -
(Norwich) they could not recommend the latter but were
of opinion that the centre forward would be of
considerable service to us at a reasonable fee. It
was resolved that those Directors visiting London
this weekend should negotiate for his transfer and
if thought advisable see him play at Gillingham.
Downs The Secretary reported that Barnsley would not transfer
