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		v Sheffield Wed. and of the 2nd team game v
		Huddersfield Res, and of the players on the injured
		list. Mr. Catterick reported that having seen two
		games on heavy grounds, he did not think our
		present League position would be maintained with
		the present playing staff.

THOMPSON (O. L.)	The Manager reported that following good
(PRESTON N. E.)	reports of this player he had made enquires, but
		Preston were not prepared to part with him.

MC PARLAND		Mr. Catterick had watched this player last
(ASTON VILLA)	night at Manchester, and did not play well. He
		also had a bad character.

WEST (GOAL)		Mr. Catterick reported that Blackpool were
BLACKPOOL	prepared to part with West, who was not at present
		in their 1st Team at a fee of £30,000.0.0 plus.

MARSDEN			It was agreed to donate £75.0.0 to
COLLIERY JUNRS.	Marsden Colliery Juniors, from whom we had
		signed A Russell.

GALLAGHER G.		It was reported that our Scottish Scout
		G. Gallaghen had gone to America temporarily
		for family reasons.

SUNDAY EXPRESS		Mr. Catterick reported that the statement
		published in Sunday Express last Sunday,
		attributed to him had not been given by him,
		and a ? he had issued to the P. A. & L'pool
		Echo had not been used. It was agreed that a
		request for a retraction by the Sunday Express
		was entirely a matter for Mr. Catterick to decide.

L'POOL SCHOOLS		It was agreed to allow the use of Goodison
F. A.	182	Park on Wed. Jan. 31st with an evening K.O. for
		the English Schools Trophy 6th Round tie.

JIM ROTHWELL		It was agreed to donate £5.0.0 to the Fund
FUND		for the dependants of this player, who died whilst
		playing football on Dec. 2nd.