280 [Meeting held at Goodison Park Tuesday Sept. 11th 1956.] Present:- Mr. R. E. Searle (Chair) and all other Directors except Messrs E. Green & J. C. Sharp who tendered their apologies. Secy. in attendance. Minutes of Meeting of Sept. 4th were read and confirmed. Finance Receipts reported were:- Burnley F. C. Share gate 345.10.8 Wolverhampton Wanderers 555.13.2 Gate v Aston Villa 4706. 5.9 Cheques were signed for:- Customs & Excise 919.11.2 Football League 144. 3.2 Aston Villa F. C. 622. 4.5 Police 91.14.4 Tysons Ltd. ON A/C Repairs 3094. 0.0 -do- ON A/C Alterations 1753. 0.0 Comms. Inland Revenue P.A.Y.E 275.17.0 Wages 796.14.8 Petty Cash 222.15.6 Bank Balance £4581.10.10 Cr. Reports Reports were given of the 1st Team game v Aston Villa and of the 2nd Team game v Aston Villa Res. It was reported that Payne was now in light training and should be fit to play on Saturday week, and Loader was to see Mr. Heron on Wednesday. The gratitude of the Board was expressed to Mr. Balmforth for finding a position in his office for our Amateur player, R. Moore. Woods, M. It was reported that Bristol City 222 were prepared to make an offer for Woods