259 Strachan Mr. J. Craig again reported very (Dunfermline) favorably on this player & it was decided that Mr. Green & Secy. watch him play on Sat. next & if satisfied to endeavour to secure his transfer. Williams Mr. Kirkwood reported that this (Connahs Quay) player was not of the required standard but that outside right was very good & should be seen again. Ellesmere Port) Mr. Kirkwood also reported that Players ) the O. R., C. F. & I. L. of this team were very good. Decided that Mr. Sawyer watch them again on Sat. next. Puddefoot Mr. W. J. Sawyer reported on his interview with West Ham F. C. & stated they were not prepared to part with this player at present, but if they decided to do so would give us first refusal. Fazackerley The Secy. reported that he had obtained this player's transfer from Sheffield United for a fee of £4000 and had signed him on at £9 per week with permission to live at Preston, but to train here 3 days per Week. Atkin & Paterson The Secy. reported that these two (Retford Town) players were not of the standard required. L'pool University An application for the use of the ground for match L'pool v Leeds Universities on 17th inst. was granted. Chelsea F. C. A. Letter was read from this club asking if we ware prepared to part with any players. Decided to ask what price they would be prepared to give for Kirsopp. Stroud Secy. reported that this player had asked to be released to return home to complete his apprenticeship. Agreed to & left to Secy. to arrange.