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			[Meeting of Directors held at the
			Bradford Hotel Liverpool on
			Wednesday 26th January 1921]

		Present	Mr. A. Coffey (Chair)
			"   E. Green		Mr. H. Banks
			"   J. G. Davies	" A. T . Francis
			"   W. J. Sawyer	" W. R. Clayton
			Mr. W. C. Gibbins at Cleveleys with Players

Minutes			The Minutes of the Meeting held on
		the 18th inst. were read & confirmed.

F. Mitchell		The Chairman reported that a deputation
		from the Liverpool F.C. desired to attend the
		meeting with a view to negotiating for this
		player's transfer. It was decided not to accept
		a less fee than £1500. The deputation were
		then admitted and after discussion made an
		offer of £1250 which was not accepted.

Special Training	The Chairman reported that he had
		given permission for Clennell & Weller to go
		with rest of players to Cleveleys. Action confirmed.

Finance			The gate receipts v Aston Villa were
		reported to be £2453.8.2 gross, Enterts. Tax £506.8.6
		& 20% to Aston Villa F.C. £277.11.6.
			The amount received from Aston Villa
		was £268.0.6.
			The Bank Balance was reported to
		be £8683.18.11 Dr.
			Cheques were presented & signed for the
		following.
		Collector of Customs & Excise	Tax	£506.15. 5
		Aston Villa F.C.		20%	£277.11. 6
		A. Wilkes			Photo	  £4.13.11