August 23, 1902
The Re-instatement Committee of the Football Association met at the Albion Hotel, Manchester, on Saturday night, and completed the list of professionals applying for reinstatement as amateurs.
The majority of applications were acceded to, and amongst those granted were: Patrick Finnerhan, the old Manchester City and Liverpool player, who desires to play for his old club Northwich, Matt McQueen and Fred Geary, the old Liverpool players.
(Manchester Courier: August 23, 1902)