First, Norris tried to merge Woolwich Arsenal with Fulham (he was a director of both clubs at the time), but when that was blocked by the Football League, Norris abandoned the merger and looked to move Arsenal elsewhere.
Norris tried to merge Woolwich Arsenal with Fulham (he was a director of both clubs at the time). This was first. Norris abandoned the merger. Norris looked to move Arsenal elsewhere. That was blocked by the Football League.