26 the Manager of the Bristol Rovers F. C. and the Secy. had received a message from them that they would give every facility for us to secure the signature of the player. It was agreed that the Chairman & Secy. proceed to Bristol with powers to increase our offer of £1600 to include the accrued share of benefit due to the player on a £650 basis if allowed by the League. Oakes (Port Vale) Letter read from Club that they were not prepared to accept our offer of £5000. Blair (Clyde) Secy. was asked to get in touch with Mr. Ivan G. Sharpe as to his opinion of the capabilities of this full back. Hartill or Martin Secy. reported that he had enquired re these (Wolves) two players & had been informed by Major Buckley that they would be prepared to part with either of them for a fee of £4000. Decided to ask the rock bottom fee required for the former. Jones (Burnley) Secy. reported that the Burnley F. C. were not prepared to accept our offer of £1500 for this player. It was decided to make an increased offer of £1750. Bacon (Reading) Letter read stating that fee required for this player would be £5000. Tippill (Rochdale) Chairman stated that this players transfer could be obtained for £500. Decided not to negotiate. T. A. White Secy. reported that N'cle United F. C. had enquired re this player. Decided we ask a fee of £4000 with a minimum of £3000. G. S. Martin He also stated that Sheffield United F. C. had enquired re this player. Decided to ask a fee of £3000 with a minimum of £2500 & Secy. to inform Bolton Wanderers F. C. of this. T. P. Griffiths An application from Grimsby Town re this players transfer was not entertained.