Pressure is working down the pit. Pressure is having no work at all. Pressure is trying to escape relegation on 50 shillings a week. Pressure is not the European Cup or the Championship or the Cup Final. That's the reward.
Bill ShanklyRead
For me, I want to put football in the best possible way: where the girls play professionally, get the sponsorships they deserve, and set themselves up after football so that they're not struggling and asking themselves what they're going to do.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Fran Kirby emphasizes the importance of professional opportunities and support for women in football.
In this quote, Fran Kirby expresses her desire for women's football to be recognized and valued at the same level as men's. She advocates for professional support, sponsorship, and career development for female athletes, highlighting the need for comprehensive structures that ensure women's success and financial stability in and after their sports careers, thus eliminating the concerns of what comes next after their playing days are over.
Themes
FootballWomenProfessionalSponsorshipSupport
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech at a sports conference.
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