Meeting of Directors held Tuesday April 27th 1897
Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Brooks, Clayton, Crawshaw, Cuff,
Davies, Kelly & Prescott.
New Stand Mr. Clayton proposed & Mr. Crawshaw seconded and it was
"Resolved we offer Messrs Roberts & Robinson £3200.0.0 to
build the Stand."
Players Resolved the offer made to Boyle be increased to £5 per week.
McClintock Resolved Mr. Crawshaw & the Sec. go to Burnley & get terms
for transfer of McClintock.
Accounts Liverpool F. C. £160.14.2.
Douglas Resolved we engage him @ 30/- per week.
Lan. Assocn. Resolved we nominate Mr. Prescott for Division 5
Committee of the Lan. F. A.
Letter from Derby County refusing transfer of Robinson.
Signed May 25th 1897 W. R. Clayton 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. |