203 It was agreed that the Chairman have a word with the Burnley Club as to the possibility of an exchange of players. Shafto (Hexham) Mr. T. Fleetwood gave an excellent report, & it was decided to offer this player £2/15/- per week, & the Club a donation of £125 maximum. Smith (Dundee) Mr. R. R. Cochran again reported well of this L. H. Burgoyne (Bacup) Mr. F. W. Lake was not unduly impressed with this L. H. but fancied Trippier I. L. of the same Club. Laidman (Wigan) Mr. H. Lyon gave a promising account of this 21 yr. old I. L. who was 5'7" & about 10 st. Cochrane (Portadown) Letter read stating that these players & Kirkwood (Plymouth) were of good moral character. Bonney (Chorley) Secy. reported that had had a further good report of this tall young C. F. England v Hungary Reported that the F.A. had chosen Britton for this match & Directors Baxter & Evans agreed to attend the F.A. Dinner after the match. Scotland v Wales Permission granted to S.F.A. to select Gillick if required, was confirmed. I. Free State F.A. v Hungary Request for the release of Stevenson for this match was not entertained. Dickinson, A. (178) It was reported that this player had re-signed at the terms offered. F.L. re Broadcasting Circular dated November, 1936, was read & it was agreed that we raise no objection to the suggested scheme. T. G. Watson Chesterfield F.C. having asked if this player was for transfer, it was decided that the Secy. endeavour to get the best price he could, over & above £500. If a transfer was arranged, permission to be sought to pay the player £100 as Accrued Share of Benefit. E. Walkden Decided to transfer this player to Prescot Cables F.C. until the end of the current season. (260)