June 16, 1893
The request of the Blackburn Rovers for the transference of James Whitehead, a smart little international forward player, belonging to the Accrington Football Club, has been compiled with on pavement of £100, which the Accrington committee will use to wipe off part of their debt. Everton were, it is said, in treaty for Whitehead, and had offered £50 for his transfer.
(Source: Liverpool Echo: June 16, 1893)
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