v M/C (a) 5th inst.
Davies, William, J. O'Donnell, Robson, Griffiths, T. White,
Critchley, Martin, Dean, Rigby & Stein Res. Hart
Directors to M/C Messrs The Chairman A. Coffey, J. Sharp, H. Banks &
W. J. Sawyer.
do to Arsenal The Chairman, E. Green, A. Coffey, W. J. Sawyer,
W. C. Gibbins & Dr. C. S. Baxter, J. Sharp.
Reports re players Messrs E. Green & J. Bell gave poor reports of
Smith (Clyde) this player's display v Motherwell but reported
splendidly of Stevenson and Ferrier (Motherwell).
Alexander (Hull C.) Mr. J. Fare stated that he did not consider
this player strong enough for League football.
Bullock (Chesterfield) Mr. T. Fleetwood reported that this player
was too slow for us.
Stalybridge Player Mr. J. McGill reported favorably of Brown
(left back), Bell (L.H.) & Slater (O.R.).
Towers (Cockfield) Mr. W. Laine gave a promising report of this
player.
Brain (Arsenal) Mr. C. Stewart reported that in his opinion
this player would not suit us & that he was 30
yrs. of age.
M/C v Swindon Secy. reported that he had attended these
M'bro. v Charlton Ath. replays. There were no outstanding players in
the Swindon team, but Smith (R.B.) & Ranker had
played well for Charlton.
Nelson (Preston) Secy. reported that Whilst this player had
given a fair exhibition v Wolves Res. he did not
consider he was up to standard required by us.
Williams (Garston) Mr. J. Elliott gave a poor report of this C.F.
League Match Secy. reported that owing to Aston Villa being
Aston Villa engaged in F.A. Cup on 15th inst. our league match
had been postponed. He had endeavoured to arrange
with Sheffield United F.C. to bring forward match
from Apl. 28th, but they could not agree. Decided
