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obtained & that Shamrock Rovers F. C. were prepared to allow
him to come to us at a small fee if we wanted him.
It was decided that the Secy. be empowered to £8,000
to obtain his services before Saty. next.
Evans(Portsmouth) Mr. E. Green was very impressed with this
5' 7" C. F., who was an effective distributor.
Jordan (Doncaster) Mr. E. Blackburn gave a report which was
to the effect that this C. F. was well worth attention
if he was only 27. He appeared of 5' 8" & 12st.
Hefty & Strong. Good living.
Ardron (Rotherham) Mr. Harry Jones thought this C. F. would
258 suit our present needs.
Lello (Shrewsbury) Mr. W. R. Williams formed a 1st Class opinion
of this C. F. who had played at I. R. He was 24 & 5' 8".
The class he played in was better worth following,
than the 3rd Division Northern, from Mr. Williams
experience this Season.{(Visited after Steve Hughes recommend.)}
Metcalfe Secy. reported that Huddersfield were
260 prepared to part with this O. L. but Tottenham
& West Bromwich were also interested.
McCormick Mr. W. King gave an excellent report of this
260 O. L. of Coleraine. He was 20, single, R. C. 5' 5"; 9½st.
Blair (Hereford) Mr. R. Bentham was not greatly impressed
260 by this player of Hereford Reserve.
Brown D. (E'boro City) Mr. J. Stein did not recommend this
24 yr. old, 5' 9", 10½ st centre forward.
Director Away Mr. E. Green away to Newcastle.
Transfer of Shares Shares Nod. 307 to 311, 1342 to 1347;
261 & 2154 & 2155 from A. V. Moss to F. Middlefield
Players to Watch Mr. W. C. Gibbins to see Metcalfe.
Confirmed as correct
Wm. C. Gibbins
5/11/46
Chairman
