165 [Special Meeting of Directors held at Bradford Hotel on Friday 6th January 1922] Present Mr. A. Coffey (Chair) & all other Directors except Dr. J. C. Baxter. Hart (Airdrie) Secy. read telegram received from the Airdrieonians F. C. stating that unless we signed this player at once, the acceptance would be cancelled. Decided that Mr. J. Fare proceed to Glasgow today to sign player on terms as per our letter. McIntyre Secy. reported that the Wednesday F. C. were dealing with this player's transfer that afternoon. Decided that Secy. proceed to Sheffield with powers to sign player on at a fee up to £2500. McMally Letter read from Mr. W. Maley Celtic F. C. that they would be prepared to consider the transfer of this player. Agreed Mr. J. Fare watch him play on Sat. Farrell (Clyde) A letter was read from Mr. R. M. Connell Maxwell (Camberley) stating that these players were likely to be transferred. Decided to do nothing at present. Police Charges Secy. reported his conversation with Club Inspector at Westminster Rd. asking for payment of a/c under project & if any agreement was come to as reduction of prices, same would be allowed. Agreed to pay under these conditions. Fern Decided this player be tried before Cup tie to see if fit. Confirmed 9/1/1922 A. Coffey Chairman