London. Aug. 9.
We are now nearing the football season and dealers are said to be worried because talent is so scarce. Business is said to be at a standstill and with the season only three weeks away, there seems no prospect of its improving. Clubs are clamouring for players—key players especially. Thousands of pounds have been ear-merked for the purchase of these players bv* the money lies stagnant. Managers have returned from every corner of the country, from Scotland, Ireland and the Continent perplexed and crestfallen.
There are no players worth buying. George Allison, Arsenal's manager, fas been touring the North of England and Scotland. But those who possess players and know their value wilt not sell George Allison's explanation of the slump is that football has passed the borderline or human. stamina, Doctors bills for a season amount to thousands of pounds because of injuries and pak. downs. Only a fe& men respond to its terrific demands both in brain and brawn. Players are broken up before they can mature. He thinks the solution is that the number of games played should be reduced.
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