30 [Meeting of Directors held at 6 Castle Street Liverpool Wednesday July 8th 1931] Present Messrs W. C. Cuff, H. Banks, A. Coffey W. C. Gibbins, C. Hayes & A. R. Wade. Match v The Chairman reported the attendance of Austrian the Secretary at Highbury on Saturday last International when at a Meeting convened by Mr. H. Chapman XI. of the following Clubs; Arsenal, Aston Villa, Everton, Glasgow Rangers, Heart of Midlothian and Sunderland, a proposal by an Austrian International XI. to play 3 or 4 matches in Gt. Britain in November & December upon a Guarantee of £3000, was considered. That the meeting resolved that a counter proposal of £3000, for 6 Games, with 50% of nett receipts over £1000, per match be made; and that all gates be pooled: That all the Clubs represented except Aston Villa & Everton were willing to play the Austrian XI, on the terms stated. After considerable discussion it was resolved (5 votes to 1) that we do not entertain the proposal. Coggins It was reported that the improvement in the condition of Coggins was maintained and that it was hoped he would be able to leave the Nursing Home next week. New Players Crawford, Blackburn Rovers, declined to offer Tremelling, Birmingham do. Hacking, Oldham Athletic, £2000, do. Gibson Hull City do. Holdcroft Darlington enquire Height, Age, Character etc. Confirmed as Correct W. C. Cuff Chairman