v Stoke City Res. (h) Sagar, Common, W. O'donnell, Kelly, Kennedy, White, Critchley, Easton, French, Weldon & Lewis. Res Attwood. Director to Portsmouth Messrs J. Sharp & Dr. C. S. Baxter. do to Sunderland Mr. J. Sharp. Reports re Players Mr. E. Green gave a good report of the Randall(Bradford C.) latter, but an unfavorable report of the Griffiths (Port Vale) former Player. Clarke (3rd Lanark) Mr. J. Fare gave another good report of this half back. Fielding (Stockport) Mr. T. Fleetwood gave an excellent report of this player. Halsall (Bootle Celtic) Mr. J. McGill reported that this half back was very promising. Worrall & Hasson Mr. W. C. Gibbins reported that he was (Oldham Ath.) not impressed with these two players. Barkass (Bradford C.) Mr. T. Kelly reported unfavorably of this half back. Gibson (Sheffield U.) Mr. J. Elliott gave poor reports of these Stabbs (Northwich) two players. Eden & Wrightson (Dton) But very favorable reports of these two. New Players It was decided to open negotiations with Stockport County re Fielding. Clarke (3rd Lanark) Mr. E. Green was deputed to watch this player & if satisfied to negotiate for his transfer up to £1500. It was decided to enter into negotiations with the M/C City F.C. for the transfer of Johnson up to £5000. Players to Watch Messrs W. J. Sawyer & A. R. Wade to watch Fielding (Stockport) " J. Weir & Secy. do Black (Plymouth) " W. C. Gibbins & T. Fleetwood do Eden & Wrightson (D'ton)