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Reports re Players	Dr. C. S. Baxter reported that this inside
Napier (Celtic)	left gave evidence of being a good player without
		playing too hard. He stated that the club would
		require a large fee if they were to transfer him.

Baird (Linfield)	Mr. T. Kelly gave a good report of this inside
		right, but stated that the club were not prepared
		to part at present. They would give us first refusal.

Gamble (Ards)		Letter read from Mr. C. Watson stating that this
		C. F. was a very promising player.

Wolverhampton Wdrs.	Secy. reported that Clayton (I. L.) & Galley (O. L.)
		had both played very well against L'pool Res.

Leedham (Accrington)	T. Fleetwood gave a good report of this player.

Gandy (Saltney G. W. R.) J. Elliott reported that this O. R. was not
		good enough for us.

Bradshaw (N. Brighton)	Mr. F. W. Lake gave a good report of this player.

Goal D. D. Stand	Mr. A. Leitch attended the meeting, and explains
		the condition of the roof and also presented estimates
		of the costs to new roof the stand (a copy of which
		is attached. After various questions had been asked
		& answered by Mr. Leitch, it was decided to discuss
		the matter at the next meeting.

Marsh (T. C. I)		Letter read from Secy. of this club that this
		player had no intention to leave his club at present.

A. Dickinson		Secy. reported that this player had now
		signed on as a professional on the terms first
		offered.

British League		Letter read from Mr. R. H. Stead of Leeds
		suggesting the formation of a league comprising
		the best teams in England, Scotland, Wales & Ireland
		but the Board decided not to entertain the idea.

New Brighton F.C.	Letter read from Dr. T. Martlew, Chairman of
		this club asking if we would be prepared to grant
		them a further loan. It was decided to try
		& obtain the transfer of their goalkeeper Bradshaw.