186 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel, L'pool, Tuesday, December 4, 1945] Present:- Messrs W. C. Gibbins (Chair), E. Green, C. S. Baxter, M. D., G. Evans J. P., T. Percy, Capt. R. A. D. C., W. R. Williams, R. E. Searle, C. C., F. W. Lake & Secy. Minutes of Meeting held on 27th Novr., were read & confirmed. J. R. Thomson There was discussion on this official's 155 presence at Stoke on the 1st inst., & Secy. was instructed as to action to be taken if ever a similar case arose. Finance Receipts reported were:- Middlesbrough F. C. Share Gate £250.17.7 Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise Tax £2.8.4 Theo. Kelly Xes. £50.0.0 Bank Balance £19216.10.3. Dr. The fact that neither Chelsea nor Rangers F. C.'s had sent their cheques for the transfer fees of Lawton, Gillick & Caskie, was noted, & Secy. was instructed to keep the Directors informed of any developments in this respect. T. G. Jones It was agreed that this player was 182 not for transfer at present. Rangers v Dynamos Secy. reported upon this match, quoting 185 Mr. W. M. Gall as a fair commentator, on the merits of our Russian visitors. It was noted that Govan (R. B.) of Hibs & Beard (I. F.) of Aberdeen, were the strong recommendations in Scottish football circles. Results These were reported:- v Stoke City 3-2, v Skelmersdale Utd. 3-1.