1st November 1895.

At a meeting of the International Football Board held at Glasgow on 17th June last, it was decided that a joint circular should be issued by the four National Associations, describing the undertakings which have been entered into with regard to the signing of forms by professional players in one National Association. These agreements are as follows:-

(1) The registration of players by either of the National Associations shall be binding in the other National Associations.
(2) Reinstatement and transfer shall be made only by the Associations with whom the player is registered.
(3) Having regard to the fact that the season does not close till 31st May in Scotland and Ireland, it is not a breach of rule for an English or Welsh club to register a player in Scotland or Ireland during the month of May ; and a player so registered shall be allowed to complete his engagement in Scotland or Ireland, notwithstanding the close season commences on 1st May in England and Wales.

Associations and clubs are requested to publish these arrangements as clearly and fully as is possible.

It should also be made known that each National Association will recognise suspension of clubs and players by the other National Associations.

John K. McDowell, Secretary, Scottish Football Association.
F. Wall, Secretary, The Football Association.
John Taylor, Secretary, Football Association of Wales.
John Reid, Secretary, Irish Football Association.

The International Football Association Board
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7th December, 1895.

At the meeting of the International Football Board held at Glasgow on 17th June last, it was decided that a joint circular should be issued by the four National Associations describing the undertakings which have been entered into with regard to the signing of forms by professional players in one National Association, for Clubs of another National Association. These agreements are as follows:-

(1) The registration of players by either of the National Associations shall be binding in the other National Associations.
(2) Reinstatement and transfer shall be made only by the Associations with whom the player is registered.
(3) Having regard to the fact that the season does not close till 31st May in Scotland and Ireland, it is not a breach of rule for an English or Welsh Club to register a player in Scotland or Ireland during the month of May ; and a player so registered shall be allowed to complete his engagement in Scotland or Ireland, notwithstanding the close season commences on 1st May in England and Wales.

Associations and Clubs are requested to publish these arrangements as clearly and fully as is possible.

It should also be made known that each National Association will recognise suspension of Clubs and players by the other National Associations.

J. K. McDowell, Secretary, Scottish Football Association.
F.J. Wall, Secretary, The Football Association.
J. Taylor, Secretary, Football Association of Wales.
J. Reid, Secretary, Irish Football Association.