216 Blake (Bristol Rovers) Mr H Ford reported that this player had not played very well & could not recommend him. Heslop (Spennymoor) Mr W Laine gave a good report of their OR but Secy stated he was the old Burnley & Luton Player. I Zingari League v) Mr J McGill reported that the players in this Lancs League) game were rather too old for our requirements. R Thomson (Celtic) Secy reported he had made enquiry from Celtic FC re this OR & read letter stating they were prepared to accept £1250 or £1500 for his transfer. It was decided to ask them if they would let us have him on a months trial & if his conduct & play was satisfactory, we would be prepared to pay £1250. Imrie (Blackburn R) Secy reported that there was a possibility of his club parting with this player, but the Board were not prepared to negotiate. Spooner & Fenoughty) Birth certificates were produced of these York C) two players. Wales v England Permission was granted for our player B Williams to play in this match on 16th inst. Floodlight Football Letter read from Phillips Lamps Ld re this but no action taken. Goodfellow Fund Decided to grant a collection to be taken on our ground on Decr 12th for this fund. Proposed Directors) Plans with estimated cost of this room & Room) alteration to Kitchen & lift were received. Decided to go into the matter at next meeting. McClure JH Secy reported an enquiry re this player. He was instructed to inform them that he was being given a run out with Res Team on Sat next. Cresswell & Turner These players were granted leave of absence for next week end. Trophies Won Agreed that these be on show in Board Room at future home 1st team matches.