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[Meeting of Directors held at Goodison Park,
October 12th 1914.]
Present All the Directors except Dr. Baxter.
Minutes The minutes of the last meeting were read and
confirmed.
Ireland The Chairman reported the visit of himself and
colleagues to Southampton on Saturday last and
was so unfavorably impressed with his abilities that
they entered into no negotiations whatever for his transfer.
It was therefore resolved that nothing further be done
in the matter meantime, but that opportunity be taken
of seeing him play again in the near future and the
Secretary was instructed to mention the matter at the
next Meeting.
Clark The Secretary reported having seen Mr. Ferguson who
promised to see this player play and to give a report
thereon.
McLeod Mr. Coffey and the Secretary were deputed to visit Leeds
on Saturday next and report on this player.
Sidebottom John Fare reported his visit to Willington but could
& Pirt not recommend Sidebottom – considered Ashurst the
better back of the two but not fit for engagement.
That Pirt showed promise and should be kept in
view and seen again early in the new year.
Nixon The play of Nixon the Linfield inside right at
Birmingham on Wednesday last was favorably
reported upon and the Secretary was instructed to
