245 [Meeting held Exchange Hotel Tuesday 17th March 1953] Present:- Mr. E. Green (Chair) and all other Directors, Manager & Secretary in attendance. Minutes of Meeting of March 3rd were read and confirmed. Finance Receipts reported were:- Aston Villa F. C. Share Gate 2209.14.10 Gate v Leicester City 4051.11. 0 Gate v Leeds Utd. Res. 148. 7. 3 Notts County F. C. Share Gate 94. 4. 1 Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise 3. 4. 0 Wages 645. 2.10 Petty Cash 140. 0. 0 Comms. Inland Rev. P. A. Y. E. 343.17. 0 M/C City F. C. Semi Final Tkts. 5213. 0. 0 Bank Balce. £23,154.8.0 Dr. Cup Final 243. It was reported that Hotel accommodation had been secured in London for Directors & Wives, and for players and wives. Reports Reports were given of the 1st Team game v West Ham and the 2nd Team game v Leeds Utd. Res. Turin F. C. A request from this Club for the transfer of Hickson was turned down. F. A. of Ireland It was agreed to release O'Neill, 162. Clinton, Fanell, Eglington and Cummins to play for Eire v Austria on Wed. Mar. 25 if we were not concerned in a Cup replay. Johnville F. C. An appeal by this Club in respect of our player Meagan was considered, and it was agreed to send them Fifty pounds.