291 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel Tuesday Sept. 22nd, 1953.] Present:- Mr. E. Green (Chair) & all other Directors except Mr. N. W. Coffey. Manager & Secy. in attendance. Minutes of Meeting of Sept. 15th were read and confirmed. Finance Receipts reported were:- Notts County F. C. Share Gate 153. 1. 6 B'Burn Rovers F. C. do 414. 8.11 Gate v Blackpool Res. 142. 0. 3 Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise 3.19. 0 Petty Cash 126.11. 5 Wages 615. 4. 7 Bank Balance £20,407.16.4 Dr. Report of The report of the Sub-Committee Sub-Committee as presented by Mr. J. C. Sharp was approved. (Copy annexed). Reports Reports were given of the 1st Team game v Blackburn Rovers and of the 2nd Team game v Blackpool Res. Eire F. A. A request from the Eire F. A. for the 66. release of Farrell, Eglington & O'Neill on Oct. 3rd to play v France on Oct. 4th was considered, and it was agreed that they be released. G. Rankin It was noted that this player was 0 due for a Benefit, and it was decided to apply for permission to pay him Six hundred pounds. It was reported that McNamara's injury could not be diagnosed until the swelling had subsided. Lewis was now