 On the financial side, a profit of £4,403 was announced by the club, due to a profit on transfers of £16,750.Gross receipts had fallen to £27,133, whilst wages had risen by £3,500 to £23,511.Steele seemed to be happy with the players he inherited, as he retained 31 professionals, the only departures being George Heppell to Witton Albion, Stan Palk to Worcester City, and Lol Hamlett to Congleton Town.