[Meeting of Directors held at Bradford Hotel January 18th 1906] Present Jno Davies Esq Chair Messrs Bainbridge Baxter Clayton Kelly Kirkwood Whitford Wright Messrs Mahon & Wade with team. Minutes The minutes of last meeting were read & confirmed. Turner A letter from Accrington Stanley intimating that they were not prepared at present to part with Turner was read & it was decided to send on to them the cheque for £50. Makepeace The inattention to training orders by Balmer &C these players was mentioned & the matter was deferred pending their explanation. Bolton The engagement of this players at a salary of £4 per week bonus £10 & expenses £5 with £250 transfer fee was confirmed. Hogg Mr. Kirkwood & the Secretary reported their attempt to secure Hogg & it was decided to do nothing further.