219 Leyfield, Birtley, J. Davies, Dunn, Turner. Res Griffiths P. v Peasley Cross left to Staff. Director to Stoke Mr Geo. Evans. Reports re Players Messrs E Green & J Sharp gave a very good Geldard (Bradford) report of this player & strongly recommended that his transfer be negotiated for and it was left to Chairman & Secy to carry same out up to £4000 which was fee they were asking. Tunbridge Wells) Mr J H Ford gave a very good report of Hill (CH), Players ) Brennan (IR), also a fairly good report of Sharp (LH) Nelson (P.N.E.) Mr J Fare reported that this CH had played splendidly v Sheff Wed Res, very good as a defender & best half back on field. Turner (Stalybridge) Mr T. Kelly reported that the former was a & Burke (Prescot) very promising C.H.B. about 22 yrs old, but the latter had played poorly. Wellington Players Mr H Hart reported that Jackson (RH) had been injured at work & did not play, but Rigby IL. (abt 5' 6" or 7" & Well built) had played very well. Gordon (Rochdale) Mr T Fleetwood reported that this player had not done too well v Stockport. Williams (Costains) Mr J Elliott gave good reports of both these do (Linacre Gasworks) centre forwards. N.E. Players Mr W Laine reported favorably of Harrison (RH) of Spennymoor & Harvey (OR) of Chopwell - but it was pointed out that were both ex League players. Arrangements It was decided to travel to Harrogate on v Middlesbro the 18th inst & travel next morning to M'bro. Cope Bros Ld An application from this firm to issue Vouchers with packets of cigarettes for admission to our matches was not granted. Report re Playing Mr E. Green & Secy. gave a resume of the report Pitch of Mr Godseff re proposed use of cork in goal mouths