Argyle F.C. 1898 rulebook

In 1898, Argyle F.C. produced its first rulebook. In addition to a set of 12 rules, the rulebook set out the holders of each office. The clubs ground was given as Marsh Mills, an area even in 2005 on the edge of the city of Plymouth, which still hosts sports.

Rules

# That the Club be called the "Argyle Football Club."
# That the Colours of the Club be Green and Black, and every Member appear in such when playing for the Club. Any Member transgressing this rule will pay the County fine.
# That before any person is admitted a Member of the Club he shall be elected by the Committee, his name and address to be given to the Secretary.
# That the Annual Subscription for Members be 5s., payable on or before October 1 in every year.
# That the Annual General Meeting be held during the first week in June, and that at least seven days notice be sent to each Member.
# The Officers of the Club shall consist of a Captain and Vice-Captain for each team, a Treasurer, Secretary, and Committee, who shall be elected each year at the Anuual Meeting.
# That the Committee consist of ten Members, of whom the Captains, Vice-Captains, Treasurer, and Secretary shall be "ex-officio" Members, and that four constitute a quorum.
# That the Captain or Vice-Captain of each team shall submit his eleven each week for the approval of the Committee.
# That any Member promising to play in a match and being subsequently unable to do so, must give his Captain at least twenty-four hours notice, or a fine of 2s. 6d. will be enforced. Any Member transgressing this rule shall be dealt with as the Committee think proper.
# That in case of any question arising as to these Rules, the same may be referred to the Committee, whose decision shall be final.
# Any playing Member smoking within four hours prior to a match will be fined 1s.
# "Kicking about" prior to a match is forbidden.