40 Birtley, Cunliffe, Stevens, McGourty, Turner. Res. Mercer. v Ellesmere Port (a) left to staff. v New Brighton (Carr & Smedley Benefit match 18th inst. Same team as v M/C City Res. Directors to M/C Messrs A. Coffey, W. C. Gibbins, J. Sharp & A. R. Wade. Reports re Players Mr. J. Fare reported that this inside left had Craven (Grimsby) played a very nice game & would he a good man in a good line of forwards. Accrington Stanley} Secy. gave a good report of Meek (I. R.) v Gateshead} and also of Neilson (R. H.) of Gateshead. Bury v Port Vale Mr. T. Kelly gave a very good report of Tabram (C. H.), Port Vale & stated that Guan (I. F.) of Port Vale & Vernon (Bury) were very useful players. N. E. Players Mr. W. Laine reported was read. It was decided that in future the Secy. deal with all his reports & when necessary give his opinions of any player he thinks ought to be looked at by a member of the Board or Staff. Chambers (Halifax) Mr. J. Fare reported that this player seemed to be unsound. Practice Match} Letter read from the F. A. agreeing to our Receipts} request to postpone the allocation until after receipts from the F. A. Charity Shield match had been ascertained. W. Low Benefit Match Letter read from N'cle United F. C. that they accepted the offer of Gee for this match. It was agreed to let them have the services of McGourty instead, if agreeable. Webster (Shelbourne) Letter read from Mr. Val Harris recommending this goalkeeper. Thomson's Weekly This Paper was granted to take photos of our players in training.