164 overdraft up to £50,000.0.0. It was agreed that Mr. Askham and the Secretary should arrange an interview with the Head Office in London to discuss the matter. B. CLOUGH A letter was read from Middlesbrough (MIDDLESBROUGH) F. C. intimating that they were not prepared to part with Clough on any account. F. A. Tour A letter was read from the Football Association requesting the release of T. E. Jones for a Summer Tour of Nigeria & Ghana. It was agreed to release him for this Tour should he desire to go. SHAREHOLDERS ASS. A letter was read from the 120 Shareholders Ass. intimating that they had resolved to nominate Mr. W. Birch as a candidate for election to the Board. It was further stated that should there be unanimity between the present members of the Board in their support of candidates the nomination would be withdrawn. REID It was agreed to write to Bradford City (BRADFORD CITY) and inform them that we were still 159 interested in Reid, and that Mr. Buchan YOUNG. C. F. should enquire from Hearts if they were (HEARTS) proposed to part with C. F. Young. A. G. M. It was agreed that the Annual 54 General Meeting be held on Thursday June 19th. SCOUTING It was resolved to re-organise our Scouting system as outlined in Mr. Buchan's report and as amended, and to appoint a full time Chief Scout and five time Area Scouts for Season 1958-59. K. BARTON Request from B. Godfrey and K. Barton B. GODFREY to be signed as professionals were considered. It