143 [Meeting held at Goodison Park Monday 13th March 1961] Present:- Mr. John Moores (Chairman) and all other Directors. Manager & Secy. in attendance. Minutes of Meeting of Feb. 17th were read and confirmed. FINANCE Receipts reported were:- Gate v Chelsea 4653.12.0 Gate v Fulham 4882.10.0 Shrewsbury Town F. C. % 737. 0.5 Preston North End F. C. % 356. 2.1 Stoke City F. C. re O'Neill 3000. 0.0 Cheques were signed for:- Wages 711.13.0 D. Boner Benefit less tax 292. 9.9 North Kirk & Co. Loan R. Vernon 200. 0.0 Bank Balance £3554.14.7 Dr. COLLINS, R. The Chairman reported that he and the Manager 141 had seen Collins regarding his statements to the Press. His attitude was reasonable and he had agreed that perhaps he had acted hastily. BANGU F. C. It was reported that Bangu F. C. would 142 not release us from the fixture in Apl. 12th and the game would have to be played. It was agreed to change League prices. WEST BROM. A. It was reported that the Football League 142 would not allow the game at West Brom. to be played on Friday evening on Mar. 24th, and it would be played on Saturday afternoon as scheduled. FINANCE Mr. Hughes reported on our Financial position as compared with the Budgeted position. The total indebtedness was £84,400 as compared to an estimate of £61,350.0.0 despite a net expenditure on transfer fees of £48,550.0.0 not budgeted for.