v Whiston (a)
Left to Staff.
Directors to M/c Messrs W. C. Gibbins & W. J. Sawyer.
Reports re Players Mr. E. Green reported unfavorably of the
Millwall v Swansea except Graham
former team ^ but stated that the Swansea
Mole team comprised some very good players.
Chorley v Morecambe Mr. A. R. Wade reported on this match & stated
that Harrison (C. H.), Wright (I. F.) & Blackadder (H. B.) of the
Chorley team & Young (O. R.) & Threlfall (O. L.) of Morecambe
had played very well & should be watched again.
Rankin (Charlton) Mr. J. Fare gave a fair report of these two
Marshall (Gillingham) players & that of the two he preferred the
latter.
Ridley (Spennymoor) Mr. W. Laine gave a favorable report of
this outside left.
Temple & Thompson Mr. D. Kirkwood reported that the 1st team had
(Preston Colliery) no match, but that he had seen the latter , but
as the opposition was so moderate he couldn't give
a correct report.
Harper (Darwen) Mr. W. C. Gibbins reported that this player did
not play, but that the outside right of Atherton
had played very well.
Abersman Players Mr. W. J. Wallace reported that the did not
consider any of these players good enough for
us with the possible exception of the goalkeeper.
Cpl. F. Macey Letter read from the Co. giving permission
to approach this player & Secy. was instructed to
ask him to meet us in London on Thursday.
Players Wages A letter from the Hull City F. C asking
for our support for a reduction of players Wages
was left over.
Hart & McBain Letter were read from several clubs re
these players. Decided to place a fee of £2500
on the former.
