132 [Meeting held Exchange Hotel Tuesday Jan. 15th 1952.] Present :- Mr. W. R. Williams (Chair) and Messrs E. Green, W. C. Gibbins, C. S. Baxter, J. C. Sharp, N. W. Coffey, T. C. Nuttall & C. E. Balmforth. Manager and Secretary in attendance. Minutes of Meeting of Jan. 8th were read and confirmed. The Chairman offered his congratulations to Mr. Balmforth, and extended a very cordial welcome to him, on joining the Board. Finance Receipts reported was:- Gate v M/c City Res. 171.17.3 Cheques were signed for Customs & Excise 173.10.1 Comms. of Inland Revenue P. A. Y. E. 496.13.6 Wages 587.16.1 Petty Cash 214.5.10 Bank Balance £22,839.5.7 Dr. Reports Comments on the 1st Team game v Leyton Orient were given by all Directors who attended the game, and Dr. C. S. Baxter reported on the 2nd Team game after which Mr. Britton gave his report of the 1st Team game. 127 Williams (L. H.) Mr. Britton reported that he had been Tranmere R. in touch with Tranmere Rovers re this player but nothing could be done at the moment. Crewe Alex. It was reported that Crewe were prepared to pay £2,000 down, and a further £1000 when Blunstone was transferred, for Catterick, and this was agreed to. Youth Cup. It was reported that a Meeting would take place at the F. A. Offices on Feb. 4th