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v Liverpool (h) 10th inst.
To be selected after M/c City match.
Reports re Players Messrs E. Green, A. Coffey, W. C. Gibbins & J. Sharp reported
Coleman (Arsenal) that this player had done well v ourselves until
injured. The former stated that he had spoken to
the Chairman of Arsenal F. C. & told him that in our
opinion £5500 was far too much for his transfer.
Coulter (Belfast Secy. reported that this O. L. had not played
Celtic) on Sat. last. It was decided that Mr. E. Green
proceed to Ireland at the week end & endeavour
to secure his transfer.
Sutherland Messrs H. Hart & W. Laine gave poor report
(N. Shields) of this I. L.
Blyth Players Mr. T. Kelly gave a poor report of Carnaby
(L. H.) who was very frail & also stated that Hubbick
(L. B.) was promising & had a good left foot.
Bulger & Alcock Mr. T. Fleetwood gave a poor report of these
(Congleton) players stating that were not good enough for us.
Port Vale v Grimsby Secy. gave a report of this match & referred
to Craven (Grimsby) was a very good inside left.
& Kelly (Grimsby) a good right back.
Smart (I. C. I.) Mr. F. W. Lake reported that he considered
{Marsh} this player very useful & recommended he be
seen again.
Bantham (Wigan) Mr. E. Cooper gave a very good report of this
player and it was decided that the Chairman
negotiate for his transfer.
Mr. H. Banks It was reported that this Director was not
quite so well.
J. Fare Secy. reported that this employee had now
returned to duty after his illness.
Dunn & Birtley Enquiry received from Notts County F. C. asking
if we were prepared to part with these players.
Decided to reply that it was not our intention.
