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commenced his duties as Trainer at a wage of £23.0.0
per week.
L. SHANNON The action of the Chairman in increasing
154 the wages of L. Shannon to £22-10-0 per week was
approved.
H. E. COOKE It was agreed that Mr. H. E. Cooke be
retired and granted a pension of £5.0.0 per week
S. J. BENTHAM and that the services of S. J. Bentham be terminated.
It was reported that Vernon, Bingham
and Gabriel had not re-signed and it was agreed
that Bingham & Gabriel be offered an extra £5.0.0
when playing in the 1st Team.
TRAINING It was reported that the players would
85 report for training on July 18th.
HARLAND It was reported that Bradford City had
38 offered £500.0.0 for Harland and it was agreed
that this be accepted, and that £150.0.0 be
paid to the player as Benefit.
P. KAVANAGH It was agreed that Kavanagh be given
139 a free transfer after June 30th.
PHYSIOTHERAPIST It was reported that Mr. Bonowdale was
prepared to accept an appointment as Physiotherapist
to the Club for £800.0.0 per annum, but wanted
a 5 year agreement. It was agreed that we suggest
that a clause be included with an option to
cancel after 3 years.
YOUTH TOUR A report was given of the Youth Tour to
156 Holland which had been very successful. Our team
had made a draw in the final, but had lost on
penalty kick deciders.
MAINTENANCE Mr. Joynson reported that Messrs Bingham,
95 Blades & Partner had been retained as Consultants
on the Goodison Road Stand repairs, which were now
proceeding satisfactorily. Estimates for repairs to the
