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from Mr. Prior. (Copies annexed). Mr Sharp
proposed that the recommendation be adopted, and
this was seconded by Mr. Balmforth. Mr Askham
proposed an amendment that the Groundstaff be
augmented when necessary, by one of the Maintenance
Staff and two casual labourers, and this was
seconded by Mr. Searle. On being put to a vote
the recommendation of the Ground Committee was
duly carried.
REPORTS Reports were given of the 1st Team game v
Leicester City and of the 2nd Team game v
Newcastle Utd. Res.
FIXTURES It was reported that our Central League
fixture at Barnsley on Nov. 14th had to be
postponed owing to Cup-ties, and that our
Lancashire Senior Cup-tie v Bury had been arranged
for Monday Nov. 9th at Goodison Park. K.O. 7 p.m.
BENTLEY J. Mr. Carey reported that this player had
20 now signed as a full time professional.
SANDERS, A. An offer of £5,000.0.0 was considered from
16. Swansea Town F. C. for the transfer of Sanders, and
it was agreed to leave this to Mr. Carey.
HICKSON, D. It was agreed to accede to a request from
14 D. Hickson to be placed on the transfer list, and
that a fee of £15,000.0.0 be asked for.
BAKER It was agreed to make a firm offer
(HIBS) for Baker of Hibs and the Chairman & Manager
were given power to negotiate at £35,000.0.0 after
the transfer of Hickson was settled.
LAW - D. Mr Carey reported that Huddersfield were
(HUDDERSFIELD) disappointed with Thomas but they thought
19 Shackleton had possibilities. It was suggested that
an offer of £35,000.0.0 plus Shackleton might
tempt them to part with this player.
