Meeting of Directors held Saturday Feby. 27th 1897 Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Crawshaw, Bainbridge, Brooks, Davies, Kelly and Prescott. Messrs Clayton & Cuff away in Scotland. Team v Bury and Rovers as today with Cameron as reserve for Bell. Team v Barton Rovers left with the Secretary. Directors to Bury & Blackburn - Mr. Crawshaw in charge. Director in charge of Gate Mr. Cuff. Final of Lan. Cup Resolved we play on neutral ground. The Sec. see Manchester City & suggest to play at Bolton. Benefit for Cassidy Resolved we send our 2nd team to Bolton on April 12th for his benefit for expenses. Lan. Amateur Resolved we offer our Ground for this match to Cup Final the Association on March 27. Bonus Resolved Arridge have 20/- bonus for Sunderland Match he being injured & unable to play. Mr. Leyland Resolved Mr. Davies see Mr. Leyland & express the deep regret of the Directors at the accident & hope for his speedy recovery. Transfer of Shares (3) From Thos. Morgan to Thos. Jagger 2489/2491. Signed March James C. Baxter 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. |