175
Secy. was instructed to supply
each Director with a Copy of the Printer's Proof
of the Circular before posting to the Shareholders.
A. W. Fielding On the advice of Mr. J. C. Bryson,
167. it was agreed to drop further proceedings against
the Daily Mail re their article of Sept. 10, 1945,
concerning this player's signing.
T. Lawton 172. Secy. reported that no further word
had been received from enquiring Clubs, though
Chelsea had intended to consider our figure.
Gillick & 171 Hibs letter of 26th inst. was read
Caskie 171 offering £1,000 for Caskie.
Reported that Rangers F. C. had
offered £3,000 for Gillick of £5,000 for the two
players.
Agreed that the Secy. proceed with
Rangers for a separate or double deal on the
following valuation:-
Gillick £4,500 with power to accept £3,000.
Caskie £2,500 do do £2,000.
It was anticipated that Hibernian
F. C. might increase their offer for Caskie.
Oakes 172. Agreed that we make a firm
figure of £3,000 as the maximum for this player.
Rawlings 173. Noted that apart from the actual
signing of this player, negotiations were complete
for his transfer.
Barker 172 Secy. reported that so far the
player had signed no forms which affected us,
& it was noted that efforts would be made
to secure him.
Wyles. 172 Transfer of this player to Black-
burn Rovers was reported. It was noted that we
had applied to pay player £200, as Accrued
