87 Reports re Players Mr. E. Green reported that he did not consider Parkin (Arsenal) this player was good enough for our requirements at present. Alsop (Walsall) Mr. J. Sharp reported that he could not recommend this player. In his opinion he was simply a rusher with no command of the ball. Mills (Clapton O.) He stated that this inside forward was a good player, but somewhat on the small side. Eggleston (Bury) Mr. W. C. Gibbins reported that this inside left had played well until injured. Whyness (Spennymoor) Mr. J. Fare reported that this man was a good player & very promising 5-8, 10½ to 11 st & 23 yrs of age. Brown (Darlington) He also stated that he had heard that this player was not good enough for us - 26 years old. Ware (Stoke City) Mr. H. Hart reported that this man had played rather well, was clever, but rather on selfish side. Raw & Gale Mr. J. Elliott reported that the former had not (W. Bromwich) played well, but that the latter had not. Deacon (Wolves) Mr. F. Lake reported that this player, in his opinion was not big enough for us. Heale (Bristol City) Mr. W. J. Wallace gave another good report of this player & that when the Club was out of the cup ties, their Directors would give us the first refusal of him. Gallacher (Chelsea) Secy. reported that he had been informed by the Chelsea F.C. that they would be prepared to part with this player at a fee of £5000. It was decided to make an offer of from £2500 to £3000, but powers were given to the Chairman to increase the offer in an endeavour to secure his services. Team Selections The following teams were selected :- v Sunderland (h) 16th inst. Sagar, Cook, Cresswell, Britton, White, Archer,