EDMUND. But surely, if your public's got the football habit they'll go on coming.
AUSTIN. Not to a second division team. They'll drink a pint or two less during the week and travel on Saturdays to the nearest first division match.
EDMUND. So much for their loyalty.
AUSTIN. They don't want loyalty. They want first class football, and if I can't give it them, they'll go where they can get it. As it is, the Club's on the brink of bankruptcy, and I'm the Club.
EDMUND. Then your men had better win to-day.
AUSTIN. They must.
EDMUND. And if—supposing they don't?
AUSTIN. That's why I brought you here. To look into things. I can't face ruin myself.
EDMUND. Ruin? It's as bad as that?
AUSTIN. Oh, I daresay you're thinking me a fool.