87 [Meeting held Exchange Hotel, L'pool, Tuesday Aug. 21st 1951.] Present:- Mr. W. R. Williams (Chair) & all other Directors excepting Mr. H. R. Williams who sent a letter of apology for his absence. Manager & Secretary in attendance. Minutes of Meeting of Aug. 14th were read and confirmed. Finance Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise Tax 1383.10.10 T. J. Smith & Sons 17 Thirlmere Dr. 1800. 0. 0 Phonographic Performance Ltd. 20.16. 8 W. Dickinson Wages 538. 0. 6 do Petty Cash 83.11.10 do Xcs. v Brentford 80. 0. 0 T. Kelly 20. 0. 0 Bank Balance £30,516.3.7 Dr. Bank Overdraft 81. The Chairman reported his interview with the Bank Manager when he was informed that the Bank of England would not sanction any extension of our existing overdraft, and it was agreed that he should make discreet enquiries elsewhere. Reports Of the weekend games reports of the 1st Team v Southampton were given by Messrs J. C. Sharp & T. C. Nuttall, the Reserves v Leeds Utd. Res. by Dr. C. S. Baxter & Mr. N. W. Coffey and the Reserves v Sheffield Wed. by Mr. E. Green. Mr. Britton then gave his report of the 1st Team game v Southampton and the 2nd team game v Sheffield Wed. Res. A. Powell 86. It was noted that Birmingham City F. C. had been informed of our decision with regard to this player.