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W. R. Dean (244) This player attended the Meeting & was
asked for an explanation of his actions at various times in
bringing friends into our railway saloon without previously
obtaining permission from the official in Charge. After hearing
him, it was agreed that he be cautioned, & warned that
he would be open to a penalty if he did not abide by the
Regulations for Players. (250)
McLean (Hibs) Mr. E. Green stated that in his opinion
this player was not nearly so good as McKennan.
McKennan (Thistle) Letter read stating that Club were not
considering parting.
Jackson & Owen (Halifax) Mr. G. Evans reported that Jackson (L. B.)
was 5'10" & had played a class of game equal to C. L.
standard. Owen was phenomenal in goal, but he did
not recommend him on account of his lack of inches.
Silk (Southport) Messrs A. Coffey & H. Hart were similarly minded
in regarding this player's performance as good but novice-
like. Mr. J. Fare gave him a very good report & said that he
was 20, 5'10" & 11 st. Each of the three could not report
on Rutherford (G.) as he had little or nothing to do.
McCarthy (Bangor) Mr. H. Lyon gave a very poor report
of this I. L.
Maley (Morton) Mr. R. R. Cochran gave a very good
report of this F. B.
N. E. Players Mr. W. Laine reported that Conroy (R. B. ) Gateshead,
Allison (L. B.) Hartlepools, Kerr (R) & Adey (L) of Carlisle
were the backs that he had had the best reports about.
Morton (A. Villa) Secy. reported his negotiations with
the Club & it was agreed that he be empowered
to sign the player at a maximum fee of £1500;
- player to receive maximum wages & £10 Signing on Bonus (250).
F. A. Trial Match It was reported that Britton had been
chosen to play in this game at Burnley on the 17th inst.,
& Mr. T. Percy stated that he would probably be able
