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Teams			The following teams were chosen:-
		v Leicester City (a) 14th inst. F.A. Cup 3rd Rnd.
		Sagar, Cook, Cresswell, Britton, White, Thomson,
		Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein Res. Bocking.
		v Liverpool Res (h)
		Coggins, Common, Jones, Clark, McClure, Archer,
		Critchley, Cunliffe, Griffiths P. H, Fryer, Turner. Res. Stevens.

Directors with Teams	Leicester:- Messrs W C Cuff, E. Green, A. Coffey, J. Sharp,
		G. Evans, & Dr C. S. Baxter.
			Liverpool:- Messrs A R Wade, H Banks & W. C. Gibbins.

Reports re Players	Messrs A R Wade & G. Evans were agreed
Johnson & Gray (Oldham)	that neither of these players were good enough for us.

Cowburn (Westhoughton)	 Mr. Hart reported that this player was
		of very moderate ability.

Chapman (Ulverston I)	 Mr. Kelly stated that this player was
		hardly outstanding enough to merit a trial.

Aberaman Players	 Mr. W. J. Wallace reported that none of these
		were worth consideration with the exception
		of Hillier (C.H.) 19½ 6ft 12½st, who had played
		well. He strongly recommended him.

Bedlington Backs	Mr. W. Laine gave good reports of Henry (LB)
		20. 5'10" 12st 5 & John Bridges (RB) 21. 5'8" 12st.

Replay v Leicester	It was decided that in the event of the
		arrangement with Liverpool F.C. as to the days
		for replays, going in our favour, Wednesday, the 18th
		inst., should be our choice.

Letter of Thanks	Letters of Thanks were read from the
		Southern Hospital, the Shropshire Football Assoc-
		iation and General Sir Charles Harington.

Matches in Ireland	Requests were read from Linfield and
and Denmark	Shelbourne F.C's for matches in Ireland as was also
		Messrs Thos. Cooks suggested itinerary for a tour
		in Denmark. Decided that each of these matters
		be dealt with at the next meeting.