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Team Selections The following teams were selected:-
v Aston Villa (a) 25th inst
Sagar, Cook, Cresswell, Britton, White, Thomson,
Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson & Stein Res Critchley
v Stoke City Res (h)
Coggins, Common, Bocking, Mercer, Gee, Archer,
Birtley, Cunliffe, Watson J. G., McGourty, Turner. Res Clark
Director to Aston Villa Mr E Green.
Reports re Players Mr J Elliott reported that this goalkeeper had
McCartney (Dublin Shamrock) played very well but was only 5'7½".
Fallon (Dolphin) He also reported that this OL had played
very well was 18½ yrs. old, 5'9" & very fast & clever
Gooney (Sheffield U) T. Fleetwood reported that this player had
played fairly well at L.H. but he had learned
that he was a sufferer from bronchitis.
Cowan (Raith Rovers) Mr J Fare reported that this CF had not
get recovered from his injury.
McCartney (E Fife) He also reported that this CF was not good
enough for us.
Mainwaring (Wargrave C.E.) Mr J Elliott reported that this player was
not good enough for us & in his opinion was also
too old.
Gibbon (Chopwell) Mr W Laine give a good report of this CF
who was 20, 5'8" & 11st 10lbs. Had scored 5 goals in
last 2 matches.
F.A Cup Final Decided that all matters dealing with this
be considered at a special meeting of the Board
on Wednesday next at 6 pm.
Scotland v England Agreed that Messrs W. C Cuff, E Green & A Coffey
represent the club at this match in Glasgow on
the 1st prox
Danish Tour Chairman reported that he had interviewed
Mr Halstrom who had offered a guarantee of £1050
for the 5 matches, subject to the dates of same
