295. [Meeting of Directors held at Albert Drive November 16 1909.] Present The full Board. Minutes The minutes of last meeting were read & confirmed. B.W.P.H. Co. The Secretary read confirmatory letter of the 11th inst. Alterations An appointment was made for opening tenders for painting for tomorrow at 11 a.m. Coleman The Secretary reported that having arranged for a transfer fee of £600 he had given Fulham permission to approach Coleman but he learned that Coleman declined to be transferred. The Secretary's action was confirmed. Kivlichan The Secretary reported his interview with Bowie Mr. Maley Celtic who stated that there was no truth in the rumour that Kivlichan intended residing in Liverpool. Mr. Maley promised us the first refusal if the player changed his mind. That he had not succeeded in seeing Mr. Liddell re Bowie, but had been advised to see Bowie play before accepting his services. Read The Secretary reported that Read (Colne)