Friday, August 5 – 1898
Things around Anfield-road, Liverpool, are looking ship-shape for the commencement of the season. All the players have arrived, and are looking well after their holiday. Gentle exercise is being indulged in for a few days until after the club picnic and sports, which take place on Tuesday at Ormskirk, when the more serious business of the season will be commenced.
(Lancashire Evening Post, 05-08-1898)