1893 Meeting of Directors held Thursday January 26th 1893 Present A. T. Coates Esq. (in the chair), Messrs Atkinson, Griffiths, Jackson, Clayton, Davies & Dr. Baxter. Team Lan Cup Tie Resolved the team be same as plays against Stoke, Jones reserve for Holt. v Long Eaton - Jardine, Chadwick, Campbell, Coyle, Muir, Jamieson, Gordon, Murray, Hartley, McMillan, Elliott with McLaren as Reserve. Bonus for Resolved we offer team £2 each for win on Monday v Rovers Lan. Cup Tie on Monday next. Tramway Co. Resolved the Sec. write Mr. O'Neill re extra Bus accommodation for Feby 4th. E. Cup tie Resolved we have 250 Seats reserved & numbered @ 4/- v Forest each and adv the fact in the papers. Tickets to be had at Suggs, Ramsbottom, Mawdsleys & the Office. Shares Resolved this matter be left over until next meeting. Transfer to Geary Players selection) Resolved we instruct the Sub. Com. to arrange for Drummond Com. ) of Arbroath, Langley & Chatt of Ironopolis to be seen playing. Account Resolved we pay Mr. Atkinson the expenses of Supt. Walsh at Notts, this not to form a precedent. Signed January 31st 1893 A.T. Coates Chairman
EVENTS
| 43 | Agreed that the Secretary arrange eggs, sherry and coffee for the players’ training in the morning |
| 73 | Agreed that the Club should pay the players’ expenses for joining the Liverpool gym at reduced rates |
| 91 | F. Geary appeared before the directors concerning his behaviour towards the spectators. |
| 113 | Agreed to give a match at Goodison Park for the benefit match for the unwaged. |
| 132 | Resolved that a letter be written to Porcupine saying the explanation re: stoppage of draws is not satisfactory. |
| 208 | Parry suspended. Notice of his suspension to be posted on in the dressing rooms. |
| 211 | Reserve Team to have a gold medal each. |
| 243 | Resolved Mr. Hinchcliffe be allowed to photograph team |
| 245 | Resolved on the purchase of 2 medals for Bell and Southworth |
| 286 | Resolved that Elliott be engaged as Assistant Trainer & Groundsman to play when required. |
| 295 | Resolved to give Stoke £20 for the transfer of Maxwell & to find him a place in a solicitors’ office. |
| 365 | Resolved to give 11 players medals for winning the Combination Championship |
| 444 | Resolved that the Ground Committee be authorised to have rooms covered over, urinals erected etc. |