v Huddersfield Res. (h) 8th inst. Harland, Macdonald, Downs, Peacock, Reid, Grenyer, F. Parry, Swindells, H. Parry, Wall, Forbes. Res. Caddick. v Hoylake (h) left to Staff. Directors to Birmingham Messrs H. Banks & W. C. Gibbins. Reports re Players Messrs W. C. Cuff & H. Banks gave a good report re Varco (Torquay United) this player and recommended he be signed on. The Club had promised to let us know fee required & it was decided that on receipt of this, the question of sending to carry out negotiations be left in hands of Chairman & Secy. Curran (Glenavon) Messrs A. Coffey & Secy. reported that they did not consider this player of standard required by us. Silcock (M/c United) Messrs E. Green & J. Sharp reported that they did not consider this player was quite sound but suggested he be seen again. Allen (Glentoran) Messrs Coffey & Secy. reported that they had interviewed one of the Directors of this club re getting this player on a month's trial. Telegram read from club that they could not agree to this but were prepared to transfer him to us for £750. Decided to take no action at present. Cawthorne (H'field) H. Makepeace reported that there was a possibility of club parting with this player. Secy. was instructed to make enquiries. Parry & Swindells Secy. reported that these two players were not prepared to accept £1 per week. Decided to offer WCC the latter £10 signing on Bonus & £1 per week. The WCC former preferred to remain as an amateur at present. Harrison The action of Mr. A. Coffey & Secy. in transferring this player to Preston N. E. at a fee of £2000 payable half on 31st Decr. inst. & balance on or before 31st Decr. 1924. Action confirmed- and it