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tackling. A fee of £1000 had been mentioned
but it was understand that Aston Villa have first
call on their players. Mr. Britton had learned
that Hence Williams 25 had been walking for
Manchester City v Wrexham at the same time as
for us, and he had dispersed written his services.
Mr. W. Wootton had been for an interview,
but did not impress as quite the type of Scout we
want. It was reported that Liverpool F. C. were
increasing the price of their programs 23 to 3d after
new year, but it was agreed that ours remain
at 2d for the time being. A letter of thanks.
Pants Day was read from the Pants Day appeal Committee for
20 our Donation of £25. It was agreed to make
a Donation of £50 to Edenwood Town F. C. in
respect of K. Turphy. Halifax Town had written
asking if we could recommended someone for the
post of player-manager, but it was not thought
that we had anyone suitable. It was agreed to
make a grant of £5 to the Christmas Day Benefit
match for D. Jones of Longview Rovers who had lost
a leg due to an injury sustained while playing
football. It was reported that the postponed
Reserve Team game v Newcastle Utd. would
probably be played on Jan 6th. Reported that
G. Tomey had started work with the ground staff,
and that Anderton v Saunders who were shortly
due for call up would be asked to sign
professional forms before they want. Agreed that
a parcel be sent to each of our four services players,
Woods, Lewis, Fletcher v Tansey. Mr. Britton
reported that Brown of East Fife had been
transferred to Blackpool, for a fee in the resign
of £26,000.
