40 [Meeting held Exchange Hotel, L'pool Tuesday Feb. 13th 1951] Present:- Mr. W. R. Williams (Chair) & all other Directors. Manager & Acting Secy. in attendance. Minutes of Meeting of Feb. 6th were read and confirmed. Finance Receipt Reported was:- Portsmouth F. C. Share Gate 255.7.5 Cheques were signed for:- Commissioners of Inland Revenue P. A. Y. E. 443.13.0 W. Dickinson Wages 510.0.10 do Petty Cash 149.14.6 Bank Balance £23,556.7.9 Dr. Committee The report of recommendations as Report presented by Mr. R. E. Searle (Copy annexed) was approved with the exception of the brickwork to the Gable end of Bullens Rd. Stand, which was deferred, and after consideration the price of 36 programmes at 3rd was confirmed. Reports Mr. E. Green reported on the 1st Team game v Notts County, and Mr. Britton gave his report on the 2nd Team game v Huddersfield Res. and thought R. M. Taylor (Goalkeeper) might be interested in a part-time professional engagement. Mr. J. C. Sharp reported on Radcliffe (R. F. B.) who had disappointed on that days showing. He was 17½ years of age and 6 ft tall, and though he kicked well his positional play was poor. He proposed to watch him again in the Youth {TRIAL} International Match at Wrexham. It was reported that Buckle had suggested that a move South might be beneficial for his health, and it was agreed to circularise the Clubs.