280 [Meeting held at Xchange Hotel, Liverpool, Tuesday, Jany. 14, 1947.] Present:- Messrs W. C. Gibbins (Chair), E. Green, C. S. Baxter M. D., G. Evans J. P., W. R. Williams, R. E. Searle C. C., F. W. Lake, J. C. Sharp & Secy. Minutes of Meeting of 7th inst. were read & confirmed. Finance Receipts were reported:- Gate v Southend £4605.7.3 Cheques were signed for:- Football League % £11.5.10 Football Association Pool Share £1129.1.8 Southend Utd. F. C. Share Gate & Xes. £1222.4.8 L'pool City Police Services £53.2.0 Bank Balance £5,022.1.2 Dr. Directors Xpenses It was noted that, from Mr. Cuff's letter, 275 he did not feel justified in accepting his expenses for attending our home matches, because he was not strictly on business, as compared to those other Directors who attended the Meetings, & were therefore directly concerned by their presence at home games. His views were appreciated. Boyes W. Noted that Leeds Utd. F. C. were only 278 prepared to pay £2,000 for this player. Cup Tie & Replay Agreed that if necessary, tickets at 10/- & 5/- be provided for seats in the possible replay v Sheffield Wedey. on 29th inst. Team to go to Buxton on nearby place on Thursday, 23rd inst., for match on 25th. Jones (Tranmere) Mr. A. McArdle gave a very good report of this O. R. who was 25 & well-built. Lello (Shawbury) Mr. R. Bentham did not think this 27 year old I. L quite what he wanted.