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Reports re Players Mr. W. Laines reports on full backs
Full Backs was read. He also reported very favorably
of Wallbanks (L.H.) of Annfield Plain.
Imrie (St. Johnston) Mr. J. Weir reported very favorably
Smith (E. Stirling) of these two players.
Beeson & Bicknell Mr. J. Fare again gave a good report
(Chesterfield) of these two backs.
Port Vale v S'hampton He also reported that the only
player he could recommend in this match
was Keeping (L.B.) S'hampton.
Keetley (Horwich) Mr. J. McGill reported that this player
had not played on Sat. last. None of the
other players were of required standard.
Inter League Match Mr. E. Green gave a report of this match
Ireland v F. L. and stated that none of the Irish players
were impressive. He gave a good report
of Bruton.
Easton Enquiries having been received for
this player from Bradford, Nelson & Barnsley,
it was decided to fix a minimum fee of
£1500. Bury F.C. having enquired re Forshaw,
it was decided to offer them Easton at £2000.
Directors Exs. in) Resolved unanimously that in lieu
London of the practice heretofore, any Director
accompanying the team to London or
any Director visiting London on clubs business
be granted an allowance of £2.2.0 a day
for his personal expenses, outside his
travelling & hotel Expenses.
Arrangements v Decided to make headquarters the
West Ham Hotel Victoria, travel to London on Friday
evening & return at 12.30 pm. on the Sunday.
Harrowby F.C. Letter read from this Club stating
that we had acted discourteously to them