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Cartoon Depicting the Problems of Professionalism in Footbal
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Cartoon Depicting the Problems of Professionalism in Footbal
Cartoon showing the perceived problems of professionalism in football. In the main series of images, two football club directors haggle over the value of a player who performs a number of feats in front of them. The price wavers between 50 and 1000 pounds, before concluding on 75 with the comment Very well. If I don t like him I can always sell him. In the image at bottom right, an auction takes place for a player, under a banner proclaiming: Weekly sales of the Finest footballers. Complete Teams supplied at short notice "
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1000 Auction Banner Bottom Comment Complete Depicting Directors Feats Finest Football Footballers Haggle Historica Main Perceived Performs Player Pounds Price Problems Proclaiming Sales Sell Supplied Takes Teams 1919 Footbal Short
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This historic cartoon from 1919, titled "Cartoon Depicting the Problems of Professionalism in Football," sheds light on the perceived issues surrounding professionalism in the sport. The main series of images showcases two football club directors engaging in a heated haggle over the value of a player who impressively performs feats in front of them. The price fluctuates between 50 and 1000 pounds before settling at 75, with one director nonchalantly stating, "Very well. If I don't like him I can always sell him."
In a separate image at the bottom right corner, an auction is depicted for players under a banner boldly proclaiming: "Weekly sales of the Finest footballers. Complete Teams supplied at short notice." This satirical portrayal highlights how players are treated as commodities to be bought and sold without much consideration for their skills or loyalty to their clubs.
The cartoon captures an important moment in football history when commercial interests began to overshadow the love for the game itself. It serves as a reminder that while professionalism has brought many benefits to football, it has also introduced ethical dilemmas and challenges that continue to shape the sport today.
This thought-provoking print is not just a piece of art but also a historical document that reflects on the evolution of football and its complex relationship with money and power.
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