L'pool Schools FA This association was granted use of Townsend Lane ground on Sat next 27th inst in the morning. Reports re Players Messrs A R Wade & W. C. Gibbins reported that Rotherham v Stockport Harris (fullback) & Sutcliffe (goal) of Rotherham City were very promising and should be seen again, also that Cockburn (CH) of Stockport City was not good enough for us. Matthews The Chairman & Mr E Green reported that they (Boscombe) considered this player very promising but hardly good enough for figure asked that they had arranged with the Chairman of the Boscombe FC that he be watched again on Sat next at Coventry. Decided that Messrs E Green & J Sharp proceed there, if has not already been signed by Bolton Wdrs as reported in Press. Drummond Mr J Craig reported that this player (Bathgate) was not good enough for us. Walker & Sandford Mr W Green reported that these players (Bacup) were very promising & recommended they be seen again. Naylor (Prescot) Mr D Kirkwood reported that in his opinion this player was no better than our A team backs. Vickers (Croston) Mr J McGill reported favorably again on this player, but as he was 27 yrs old it was decided to take no further action. East v West of Scotland Messrs Fare & Kirkwood reported on this match & spoke favourably of Archibald (Rangers), Ritchie (Hibernians), Ramsay (Kilmarnock), Hutton (Aberdeen) & Harper (Hibernians). FA Cup 1923-4 It was decided to enter for this competition & to apply for exemption from Qualifying Rounds. Use of Ground An application from the Mersey Football League for use of ground for inter league match was deferred.