Hunter Davies on Football cash scandals

Who was the first footballer to be sold for £1000, sparking concerns about commercialization in football?

• Alf Common

• Wayne Rooney

• Paul Gascoigne

• John Terry

In which year did the first season of the Football League begin?

• 1966

• 1920

• 1888

• 1905

What was the maximum wage for footballers during the early days of professionalism?

• £4

• £20

• £50

• £100

Which year did England win the World Cup, as mentioned in the transcript?

• 1954

• 1966

• 1970

• 1982

What significant change in football pitches is highlighted in the transcript?

• Use of retractable roofs

• Improved drainage systems

• Introduction of artificial turf

• Transition from mud baths to excellent pitches

In which year did the first British Ladies Football Club play a game?

• 1888

• 1960

• 1920

• 1895

What was one of the reasons the FA banned women's football in 1921?

• Concerns over women's health

• Lack of interest

• Insufficient funding

• Poor performance