Arrangements for Decided that players have Lunch at N W Hotel
Manchester at 12 noon. The Whole party to travel by 12.45 special
Directors & Friends lunch at Midland Hotel M/C
& Whole party including Players Wives or Fiancees to
have dinner there at 6.30. Return by 8.5 pm. train
from M/C.
Reports re players Mr E Green reported that this player was young
Wright (Torquay) about 5.7, somewhat slow in recovery & lacking
in experience, but worth following up.
Bradford City v Notts F. Messrs J Sharp & Dr C S Baxter reported very favorably
of Bicknell & Barkass (Bradford City) but gave a moderate
report of Barrington (Notts F.)
McNinch (Ballymena) Mr. J. Fare reported this player was big & strong
but not good enough. He was 28 yrs. of age.
Ashman & Freeman Messrs A. Coffey & Secy. reported that owing to the
(Mbro wintry conditions it was hardly possible to give a
correct estimate of these player's abilities, but stated
that on the day the former was not impressive, but the
latter was unfit.
Roberts (Port Vale) Letter read from this Club that a fee of £1500
was required for this players transfer. Decided not
to negotiate.
Dickinson (Saltney) Mr J McGill reported that this CF was not
good enough for us.
Charles (Trinidad) Letter received from Mr J Gutteridge asking if
we would be prepared to bring this player over
for a months trial. Decided not to Entertain the
proposition.
S. Wadsworth Letter read from this player. Decided to ask
Burnley FC the transfer fee required.
Common Application from Tranmere Rovers FC for this
player transfer was not entertained.
Martin & Rigby Application from Bolton Wdrs. for the former's transfer
& from Blackpool F.C for the latter not entertained.