January 12, 1893
For a considerable time the conduct of some of the Newton Heath players has caused considerable annoyance to the directors of the club. Their captain – Jimmy Warner – has been under special observation of the committee for some time.
The climax was reached last night at the meeting of the Board of Directors, Warner missed his train to Stoke on Saturday, and in consequence the Heathens had to encounter Stoke with 10 men, the sequel being a crushing defeat of seven goals to one.
Warner laid the blame on the secretary, but he directors discarded his statements, and suspended him for a month. At the expiration of that time it is understood that Warner’s connection with the club will be severed.
George Davis has been substituted for the ex-Villa goalkeeper who will keep goal in the Cup-tie against Blackburn Rovers.
(Source: Lancashire Evening Post: January 13, 1893)
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