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Arrangements for 	Decided that players have Lunch at N W Hotel
Manchester	at 12 noon. The Whole party to travel by 12.45 special
		Directors & Friends lunch at Midland Hotel M/C
		& Whole party including Players Wives or Fiancees to
		have dinner there at 6.30. Return by 8.5 pm. train
		from M/C.

Reports re players	Mr E Green reported that this player was young
Wright (Torquay) about 5.7, somewhat slow in recovery & lacking
		in experience, but worth following up.

Bradford City v Notts F. Messrs J Sharp & Dr C S Baxter reported very favorably
		of Bicknell & Barkass (Bradford City) but gave a moderate
		report of Barrington (Notts F.)

McNinch (Ballymena)	Mr. J. Fare reported this player was big & strong
		but not good enough. He was 28 yrs. of age.

Ashman & Freeman	Messrs A. Coffey & Secy. reported that owing to the
(Mbro		wintry conditions it was hardly possible to give a
		correct estimate of these player's abilities, but stated
		that on the day the former was not impressive, but the
		latter was unfit.

Roberts (Port Vale)	Letter read from this Club that a fee of £1500
		was required for this players transfer. Decided not
		to negotiate.

Dickinson (Saltney)	Mr J McGill reported that this CF was not
		good enough for us.

Charles (Trinidad)	Letter received from Mr J Gutteridge asking if
		we would be prepared to bring this player over
		for a months trial. Decided not to Entertain the
		proposition.

S. Wadsworth		Letter read from this player. Decided to ask
		Burnley FC the transfer fee required.

Common			Application from Tranmere Rovers FC for this
		player transfer was not entertained.

Martin & Rigby			Application from Bolton Wdrs. for the former's transfer
		& from Blackpool F.C for the latter not entertained.