257 [Meeting of Directors held at the Bradford Hotel Liverpool on Thursday 4th Novr. 1920.] Present Mr. A. Coffey (Chair) " W. R. Clayton Mr. E. Green " H. Banks " R. T. Francis " W. J. Sawyer " J. G. Davies S. Fazackerley The Secy. reported that this player had been placed on transfer and that offers in writing had to be submitted by Friday at 10.30 am. It was decided that Secy. proceed to Sheffield with powers to offer up to £4000. Aitken & Paterson It was agreed that Secy. proceed (Retford) from Sheffield to Retford to watch these players on Sat. Team v Bradford City Brown was reported unfit and it was decided to play Peacock & to take Kirsopp as reserve. Stringfellow It was decided that Mr. Green proceed to Southend with powers to negotiate with Portsmouth re this player and to mention Weller in the negotiations. A. Reid It was decided to ask Airdrieonians F. C. if they were prepared to part with this player. McGloughlin Mr. J. Fare was deputed to watch this player on Sat. next with powers, if satisfied, to go up to £1200 for his transfer. McGuire It was reported that this players (Distillery) fee had been reduced to £500. No action taken. Confirmed 8/11/1920 A. Coffey Chairman