Chelsea F. C. thought that the Clubs themselves were a little guilty in admitting members
of the Press to private rooms where they could overhear conversations which were never intended
for publication. They thought that perhaps the first step should be for Clubs to ensure that the
Press were rigidly excluded from such rooms.
Free or The President stated that the Management Committee, when considering appeals against
Reduced transfer fees, would not allow such fees to keep a player out of a job in football, where the Club
Transfers. concerned had not offered terms for the next season.
Each application was considered on its merits, and if a player was on the list at his own request,
or had forced the Club to put his name on the list by his own conduct, then, of course, this was
taken into consideration, too.
Scunthorpe United F. C., who had requested the explanation, expressed themselves quite
satisfied.
Rating The President referred to the recent success of West Ham United F. C. in their appeal against
Assessments. their Rating Assessments under the old system and congratulated the Club on their action, which
he was sure would be of benefit to all Clubs when appealing against their new Assessments.
West Ham United F. C. gave a short resume of the proceedings in their case, for the information
of the Clubs.
Other Leeds United F. C. referred to the President's opening remarks and stated that all the Clubs
Business. had been greatly alarmed by what they had read in the Press with regard to the happening of
yesterday. This was a wonderful opportunity for them to say to the Management Committee
that they approved the action taken in the case of Ford, and whatever action it was decided to
take in the future they would unanimously support. It was not usual to propose resolutions at
this meeting, but Leeds United F. C. proposed this as a resolution. West Bromwich Albion F. C.
seconded the proposition which was carried unanimously.
Extra Sheffield United F. C. asked for guidance as to what matches qualified for the extra match
Payments to fee to players. The Secretary gave the necessary information.
Players.
Television. The President reported that an approach had been made by A. T. V. Ltd. on similar lines as
last year with a view to arranging the televising of League matches. Full details had not yet
been given, but the Management Committee were negotiating with the Company and would put
all the information before the Clubs as soon as possible.
Sunderland F. C. proposed a vote of thanks to the President for presiding over the meeting
so ably. The vote of thanks was carried with acclamation.
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