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		Lancashire Football Association					  THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION.

			RICHMOND TERRACE,
								Dear Sir,
				BLACKBURN,
									TRANSFER OF PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS.

	TELEPHONE 264.	     FEBRUARY 15TH, 1909.			This matter was fully considered by the Council at
								its meeting on the 18th inst., and notice was given of the
	Dear Sir,						following Motion which will be considered at the meeting of
		Attached is a copy of a Circular received	the Council on the 8th March next :— 
	from The Football Association, and the matter will		     "That the Rules Revision Committee be requested
	be taken into consideration by the Council at a			to consider what alterations are necessary in the Rules
	Meeting to be held on the 3rd March next.			in order to prevent the numerous transfers of Players
									during the current season, so as to provide that
		My Council will be glad to have the views		transfers shall only be permissible when there are
	of Clubs and Leagues interested for their guidance,		special reasons justifying them."
	and if you desire to make any suggestions please
	let them reach me before the 27th instant.			My Council will be glad to have the views of all Asso-
								ciations and Leagues for their guidance.

			Yours truly,					Will you be kind enough, therefore, to bring the matter
								before your Council and let me have their reply at your
				R. P. Gregson			convenience.

												Believe me,
													Yours truly,
														F. J. WALL.