v Stoke City Res. (a) Davies, W. O'Donnell, Common, McClure, T. White, Bryan, Wilkinson, Martin, Attwood, Webster & Lewis Res. J. White. v Blundellsands left to staff. Director to Stoke Mr. W. C. Gibbins Reports re Players Mr. J. Bell gave a very good report of this Smith (Clyde) left back. Lloyd (Tellow Meth) Mr. T. Kelly gave a fair report of this player who had signed combination form for us. Gee (Stockport) Mr. J. Elliott gave another good report of this player. O'Neill (Runcorn) Mr. T. Fleetwood reported that this centre forward was not good enough for us. Williams (Garston F.C.) Mr. J. McGill again reported favorably of this centre forward. Hill (Aberdeen) Mr. J. Weir gave another good report of this half back. Grainger (Cockfield) Mr. W. Laine reported that this player was not good enough for us at present. Bradshaw (Bury) Letter read asking £8.500 for this player. He had however been transferred to Liverpool. Easton Secy. reported that Swansea Town F.C. had enquired re this player & he had mentioned a fee of £1000. The manager of Swansea attended and it was decided to agree to his transfer as that figure & that if completed we apply to the League for permission to pay the player £225 accrued benefit. O'Dowd (Blackburn) Secy. stated that he had asked the club if they were will to part with this players and they promised to discuss the matter & let us know. Wales v Ireland Letter read from Welsh F.A. that Griffiths had been selected for this match on Sat. next but it was decided we were unable to release him.