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		He hoped we would take our defeat like sportsmen
		& show a determination, each & every one to put
		every effort forth to bring the Club back to the
		1st Division. The Directors had used every effort
		to save the club from relegation.
			The Chairman then formally moved &
		Mr. W. J. Sawyer seconded the adoption of the
		Accounts, Balance Sheet & Report.
			Mr. W. J. Minto stated that the poor selection
		of players had most to do with the bad season. 
		He stated that all promises had not been kept
				 (Directors)
		& suggested they all resigned.
			Mr. J. A. Davies stated that although a sum
		of £19.7.000 had been spent in wages & transfer
		fees since the War the club had never except
		for one year held a decent position in the League,
		and that the Reserve Team had not been up to
		requisite strength.
			Mr. F. W. Lake spoke in similar strain and
		also pointed out that the Club had only won
		9 F. A. Cup ties in 11 Seasons.
			Mr. J. Russell suggested a change of the whole
		Board, but the Chairman interviewed at this
		moment & stated there was a notice of Motion
		re this question later on the agenda.
			On the Motion of Mr. R. A. Giattan seconded
		by Mr. A. Lomax the a/cs & Balance Sheet were
		passed & adopted.

Dividend		On the proposition of Mr. E. Green seconded
		by Mr. A. Coffey, it was agreed that a Dividend
		of 7½ % less Income Tax, be paid on the paid
		up capital of the Company for the year
		ending 3rd May 1930.