34 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel Tuesday 16th Feb. 1954.] Present:- Mr. E. Green (Chair) and all other Directors, Manager & Secretary in attendance. Minutes of Meeting of Feb. 9th were read and confirmed. Finance Receipt reported was:- Gate v Barnsley Res. 162. 1.9 Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise 3.14.3 Comms. Inland Rev. P. A. Y. E. 319.11.0 Sheffield Wed. F. C. Tkts. 1057. 0.0 Wages 654. 9.7 Petty Cash 90. 0.0 Bank Balance £4860.2.3 Dr. Reports Reports were given of the 1st Team game v Derby County and of the 2nd Team game v Barnsley Res. Southport F. C. A letter was read from the Southport F. C. suggesting the possibility of loaning players to them an arrangements to the mutual benefit of both Clubs. It was agreed that such a scheme would not be be permissible within the framework of the Football League Rules. F. A. of Ireland It was noted that the F. A. of Ireland had decided not to select any of our players for their forthcoming game versus Luxembourg in view of our present position as promotion candidates, and their decision was greatly appreciated. It was reported that Lindsay was troubled with his thigh muscle, but should be fit.