202 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel, L'pool, Tuesday, February 12, 1946] Present:- Messrs W. C. Gibbins (Chair), E. Green, C. S. Baxter M. D., G. Evans, J. P., T. Percy, Capt. R. A. O. C., W. R. Williams, R. E. Searle, C. C., F. W. Lake & Secy. Minutes of Meeting of 5th inst., were read & confirmed. Finance Receipts reported were:- Gate v Manchester City £3565.13.11 Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise Tax £1380.12.4 Football League % £21.2.2 Manchester City F.C. Share of Gate £574.15.7 Commrs. Inland Revenue P. A. Y. E. £224.17.0 Bank Balance £1704.19.6. Cr. Brennan (Distillery) Mr. E. Green reported that this tall, 19 years, I. L., had had a poor day with flashes of brilliance, but that from the consensus of information he had obtained, it was not his usual form & he recommended a later view of him. McMahon It was reported by Mr. W. Laine, that this O. L. was very good, & it was noted that he would be seeing him again. Directors to Manchester Messrs E. Green, G. Evans, T. Percy, R. E. Searle & F. W. Lake. Bentham 24 Noted that the player would be shortly free of other obligations & decided to pay him the top wages of £9 per week to May 4, 1946. A. Owen Reported that Tranmere Rovers had given this L. B. a free transfer & it was agreed to sign him to the season's end, if he would accept £6 per week with £1 extra when in 1st team. F. Sweeney 124 It was agreed that we do not