126 [Meeting of Directors held at 14 Harrington St. Liverpool on Friday 23rd Novr. 1928] Present Mr. W. C. Cuff (Chair) & all other Directors except Mr. J. Sharp. D. Bain The Chairman reported that Bristol City F. C. had opened negotiations with regard to this player & had agreed to the transfer of him at £1500 to be paid as follows £750 at once & the balance by 30th Apl. next. Application to be made to the League for permission to pay the player the accrued share of benefit due to him on a basis of a £500 benefit. Confirmed. Lancs Cup Mr. Sawyer reported that we had been drawn to play Blackburn Rovers in Semi final & had won the toss for choice of ground. Secy. was instructed to fix up for the 28th inst. or following Wednesday if possible. Team Selections The following teams were selected v Bury (h) 24th inst. Davies, Cresswell, O'Donnell, Griffiths, Hart, Virr, Ritchie, Dunn, Dean, Weldon & Troup. Res. Jones. v Bury Res. (a) E. Maher, Common, Kennedy, Forshaw, White, Curr, Critchley, Easton, Williams, Martin, Stein. Res. French. E. Maher It was decided to offer this player an engagement at £2 per week. A. L. Davies Secy. was instructed to make application to the League for permission to pay this player a wage of £8 per week.