168 Rule making the players appeal out of date. Decided that no further action be taken. Gillick 160. Reported that Glasgow Rangers were to make an offer for this player. Caskie 160 Hibernian F. C. had asked £5,000 Bogan 83. for Bogan & it was decided that we place a similar valuation on Caskie. Secy. was instructed to deal on these lines, with powers to £1,000 if required to complete the cross deal. Oakes (Q. o. t. Sth.) Noted that the Club required a 162. worth while offer. Decided that Secy. see the player on Saty. to asses his value, & was given powers to complete a transfer. Elliot T. 160. Confirmation was given to the arrangement made to secure this player's transfer {Note: request for} for £75 from Maryhill Harp F. C. The player {further of he does well} would sign for us as soon as we could arrange a full time arrangement, at a wage of £5 per week. F. L. X. Genl. Mtg. 162 The Agenda was considered & the Board's desires noted by the Chairman. It was decided to support a modified Benefit of £250 maximum for War Service players. It was agreed to oppose the principle of accepting financial assistance from "Pools", on the grounds that football could be self supporting, if its revenues were properly allocated. Our representative to suggest deferment of consideration pending the action of the F. A. (See Minutes on P. P. 164 & 165). Results Manchester Utd. (h) 3-0, Preston Nth. End Res. (a) 5-0. 168 Directors Away Manchester:- Mr. W. C. Gibbins. Sunderland:- Messrs W. C. Gibbins, E. Green, R. E. Searle & F. W. Lake. Reid It was agreed not to treat over this half back of Stockport.