Meeting of Directors held at Bradford Hotel Feb. 23 1904 Present Dr. Baxter (Chair) Messrs Bainbridge, Clayton, Coates, Davies, Kelly, Kirkwood, Mahon, Whitford & Wright. Reports By Doctor & trainer read & made. By Mr. Mahon on Newcastle match. By Mr. Coates on Accrington match. By Secretary as to his visit to Newsham. Williams To see the Hebburn Centre Williams but that owing to the State of the weather & ground he was unable to form an opinion of his abilities but he reported favorably on the Hebburn half backs & the matter was left in the hands of Mr. Kirkwood & the Secretary. E. Roberts The Sec. reported the receipt of wire from Chirk accepting £25 for Robert's transfer, that the player was not registered for Manchester City & that he had signed him on at £2.10 per week & his action was approved & a cheque for £25 was ordered to be sent to Chirk F. C. Saul Messrs Davies & Kirkwood reported their visit to Burnley but that they considered that Saul was not worthy of further consideration. Accgton. Stanley Resolved that the doings of this team be kept under observation. H. Morley Dr. Whitford reports that the centre forward did not impress him but that the centre half of the team was a good player. W Mr. Bainbridge reported his visit to Bury v Sheffield United & that he saw Whitley, Rankin & McMullen in Exchange Station under circumstances which aroused his suspicion as to their intentions for next season.