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Roberts (Port Vale) Secy. reported that with the consent of the
Chairman & Messrs A. Coffey, J. Sharp & Dr. C. S. Baxter he
had made an offer of £2000 & accrued share of
benefit for this player's transfer, but he had
been informed that arrangements had been made
by the Port Vale F.C. to transfer him to Millwall Ath.
Burns (Stoke City) Mr. J. Fare gave a poor report of the former
& Meek (Gateshead) & a moderate one of the latter.
Beasley (Stourbridge) Mr. T. Kelly gave a very good report of this
inside left and it was decided that Mr. J. Fare
proceed to Stourbridge to interview the club as
to his transfer.
Savage & Lax Mr. H. Hart gave a good report of the former
(Lincoln City) but a poor one of the latter. March had not
played.
Newton (Connah's Mr. J. Elliott gave a very good report of this
Quay) inside left and it was agreed to give him a
trial against Southport in place of Johnson.
Kelsall & Foulkes He also gave fair reports of these two
(Connah's Quay) players.
Stockport Players The Chairman reported that the Club were
prepared to transfer Bocking at £2000 with a
further sum if he played international for England.
Secy. was instructed to proceed to sign him on &
also negotiate for Jenkinson. It was decided
not to negotiate for Boardman or Helliwell.
Morgan (Whiston) Mr. J. McGill gave a very fair report of this player.
Northern Players Mr. W. Laine's report of North Eastern players
was read.
Burns (Stoke) Mr. L. Weller gave a poor report of this player.
Swedish Tour Letter read from Mr. S. Lonnberg on behalf of
the Stockholm Tidningen asking us to cancel the
proposed Tour on account of the restrictions
placed upon it by the Swedish F.A. & also a general