March 30, 1896
Liverpool are now safe, and will probably be in close companionship with the City at the finish. The latter clubs meet at Manchester on Good Friday, and there is no gainsaying the fact that a big gate and a great game will be the result. The Liverpool team travel by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway by the 15 pm, fast excursion train, and doubtless will be accompanied by many of their admirers.
(Source: Liverpool Mercury: March 30, 1896)
"Play Up, Liverpool" 