42 Mr. J. Craig reported favorably on Lindsay (Back) of Ashfield & several other Scottish players. Mr. J. Fare reported that in his opinion the Huyton Quarry backs Stott & Fish were hardly up to requirements. The Secy. reported favorably on Morgan (C. H.) of Cliftonville & stated that he had asked the club if they would allow him to play a trial for us before end of season. D. Livingstone The Secy. reported that with the consent of the Chairman he had agreed to pay £2600 for the transfer of this player. Action confirmed. Central League The Secy. reported that the following clubs had been elected to this League at the special meeting in Manchester on 18th inst. viz. Birmingham, Sheffield U., W. Bromwich Albion, Stoke, Derby County & Wolverhampton Wdrs. Linfield F.C. It was agreed to ask this Club what guarantee they were prepared to offer us for match in Belfast on 7th May. Players Union R. Downs was granted permission Benefit Match to play in this match at South Shields on the 4th May. Lancashire F.A. It was agreed to nominate Mr. W. J. Sawyer for the Council of this Association & also to enter for Lancashire Cup for Season 1921-2. Sale of Fruit An application from Miss Schofield to be allowed to sell fruit on the ground was declined.