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instructed to inform them that we were not
interested at that figure, but if they were
prepared to considerably reduce it, we may
negotiate.
Eden (D'ton) Mr. A. Coffey reported that this player
had not impressed him.
Flood (N. Brighton) Messrs A. Coffey & Secy. reported favorably
of this goalkeeper.
Gibbon & Warren Secy. reported that he did not consider
(Merthyr T.) these players of required standard for us.
Barnett (Waterford) Mr. W. J. Sawyer gave a good report
of this forward.
Toseland (Coventry) Mr. J. Fare gave a poor report of
this player.
Parry & Collins Mr. J. McGill gave a good report of the
(Stalybridge) former & a fair report of the latter.
Trotman (Rochdale) Mr. J. Elliott gave a good report of
this player.
Syme (Dunfermline) Mr. J. Weir gave a further good
report of this centre forward.
Scott & Danskin Mr. W. Laine gave a favorable report
(Wallsend) of the two former and a similar one of
Davison & Pinkney the two latter.
(Washington)
Kell (Birtley) Secy. reported that this player had
been signed on, on a month's trial at £3
per week.
Leave of absence It was agreed to grant players applying
leave of absence from Friday to Monday
this next week end.
C. L. Matches v Secy. reported that owing to the H'Field
Huddersfield 1st Team being drawn at home in F.A. Cup
our C. L. match on 16th inst. had been postponed.
Use of ground Applications from St. Edwards Orphange
& Catholic Schools F.A. for use of ground in
