[Meeting of Directors held at Goodison Park March 21 1905.] Present G. Mahon Esq. (Chair) Messrs Bainbridge, Baxter, Clayton, Davies, Kelly, Kirkwood, Wade, Whitford & Wright. Minutes The minutes of last meeting were read & confirmed. Reports Dr. Whitford reports the Sunderland match. Mr. Bainbridge reported unfavorably on the Gainsboro team & it was decided to do nothing further. The Secretary reported that the Complaint by Marine F.C. was dismissed The Doctor's report was read The trainers made their report The Secretary & trainer reported re McDermott Dr. Baxter reported that Duffy had signed a League form for Glossop. Shone O/R. Mr. Davies reported unfavorably on the District teams at Garston, but that Shone (Helsby O/R) was worth a trial. Birnie Messrs Clayton & Kirkwood reported that Birnie of Sittingbourne had impressed them very favorably; that with the consent of the Secy. they had signed him on a League form & that they had agreed with the Sittingbourne F.C. to pay them £25 for the transfer at the end of the Season or earlier if he could be released & that Birnie had agreed to sign on for £3 per week; this arrangement was approved.