275 F.A. Cup Semi-Final Secy reported that we had been drawn against West Ham United at Wolverhampton on 18th inst. and if a replay, at Birmingham. It was decided that each Director & Secy be allowed to entertain 6 friends to the match & to provide Luncheon & Tea at Wolverhampton & Dinner on return at L'pool at N. Western Hotel. Special Training It was agreed to take the following players to Buxton on Monday 13th inst until Sat 18th inst Sagar, Cook, Cresswell, Williams, Britton, White, Thomson, Gee, Geldard, Critchley, Dean, Dunn, Johnson & Stein with Trainer & Secy Mr. J. Sharp to accompany the party & Dr Baxter to follow later in week. League match v Owing to the Cup Semifinal this match N'cle United had been postponed & it was left to Chairman & Secy to arrange a new date, after consultation with President of Football League. C.L. Matches v Secy reported that he had asked these Bolton W. & Derby C clubs to suggest new dates for these postponed matches. Reports re Players Mr J. Fare reported that this player was Cowan (Raith Rovers) 24, built like Gallacher of Chelsea, but possibly a little taller & played in similar style. He however stated that in his opinion the player was suffering from an injury. Secy was instructed to enquire what transfer fee the club required & also as to his physical fitness. Cunningham Mr H Hart reported that this player had (Barnsley) scored 2 goals v Rotherham U, but was no good for us. 16 yrs old Cumbrian Players He also reported that O'Connor (G.K.) was very poor. Fitzsimmon's (RH) had good football ideas but was frail, 17 yrs old, & Fowler (21 OR) also very poor