West Bromwich Resolved we play for this Cup & they play us a Charity Cup return both midweek. Meechan Resolved we offer Sunderland £150 for transfer provided we can arrange with Celtic. Xmas Boxes Resolved we give same as last year amounting to £64.3.0. Meeting Next Meeting Saturday after Match. Signed James C. Baxter Chairman Meeting of Directors held Saturday Dec. 26th 1896 Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Crawshaw, Cuff, Davies, Kelly, Leyland & Prescott. Palmer Resolved he be engaged to April 30th at £2 per week & provided he proves during January he is worth more, he have advance of 10/- per week. W. Henderson Resolved he be engaged to April 30th at 30/- per week. W. Maley " his wages be increased to £2 per week. Bonus to Doyle of £10 re Palmer. " to Holt of £1 for Sunderland Match. Team v Sheffield United & Stoke - Menham, Storrier, Arridge, Boyle, Holt, Stewart, Taylor, Bell, Hartley, Chadwick, Milward. Goldie to go as reserve. Molyneux as reserve for Arridge & Cameron for Chadwick. Team v Glasgow Rangers - Palmer, Barker, Molyneux, Goldie, Boyle, Robertson, Taylor, Maley, Banks, Chadwick & Milward.
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. |