Meeting of Directors held Saturday April 17th 1897 Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Bainbridge, Brooks, Clayton, Crawshaw, Cuff, Davies, Kelly & Prescott. Team v Liverpool Briggs in Goal: Robertson Left & Boyle Right half back. Vice team selected - Barker as reserve for Storrier. Directors to Derby & London Mr. Crawshaw in charge. Match Resolved we offer in reply to Devey's letter to play at Birmingham on April 30th for half Gate. Wilkes Resolved the Secretary write the Villa and ask if prepared to transfer Wilkes & on what terms. Team v Derby & London to be selected at next Meeting Monday after Match. Signed April 26th 1897 James C. Baxter Meeting of Directors held Monday April 26th 1897 Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Bainbridge, Brooks, Clayton, Crawshaw, Cuff, Davies, Kelly & Prescott. Minutes of two Meetings read & confirmed. Trainer Resolved J. Lewis be re-engaged as Trainer £3 per week playing Season & £2 during non-playing Season with bonus same as players. A months notice on either side to terminate engagement.
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. |