[Meeting of Directors held at 26 North John
Street February 20th 1903.]
Present Dr. Baxter (Chair) Messrs Coates, Davies,
Kirkwood, Mahon, Whitford, Mr. Kelly
away on club business.
Report by Dr. Wright was read.
Dr. Whitford reported his visit to training
quarters & that it was doubtful whether
Settle & Sharp would be fit for Saturday
whereupon it was resolved to defer the
selection of the team until Saturday.
Mr. Turner's report on second team read.
Team v Kitchen, Balmer, Wildman, Clark,
Padiham Russell, Chadwick, Rankin or Dilly,
Boardman, Young, Wolfe, McEwan.
Proudfoot A letter from Small Heath offering £25
for Proudfoot’s transfer & the Secretary
having replied asking for £75 resolved
that £50 be accepted.
Bowman Resolved that Dr. Baxter be empowered
to negotiate with Manchester United for
the transfer of this player for £200 or over.
The Secretary read letter from Swindon
F.C. re Jones Right or left back & that he
had asked where they were playing on
Saturday next the 28th inst.
Sheridan The Irish F.A. having asked for the services
of Sheridan for the 21st prox v Scotland and
28th prox v Wales it was resolved that
they be granted.
Toman The chairman was requested to officially
caution Toman as to his conduct.
Whitley Resolved that Whitley's salary be increased