The Silent Treatment
The Silent Treatment
This artwork is currently available exclusively as a high-resolution digital download. You will receive the file instantly upon purchase, allowing you to print it at your preferred local print shop or via an online service.
Step into the raw tension of the dressing room with this striking satirical illustration, “Wherever You Ain’t”. In a single, brilliantly composed scene, a no-nonsense manager—his face emblazoned with the relentless mantra “PHYSICAL”—confronts two defiant strikers, only to receive the driest of replies: one coolly delivers “Wherever you ain’t”, while the other offers a half-smiling, passive-aggressive “Give him a chance..”. Through bold lines, expressive faces, and clever visual wordplay, the piece masterfully captures the timeless power struggle between management and star players, the fragile art of man-management, and the dry, sardonic humour that defines modern football. Witty, relatable, and painfully accurate, this artwork speaks directly to anyone who has ever witnessed (or lived) the beautiful game’s behind-the-scenes drama. Perfect for lovers of football, satire, and sharp contemporary illustration—now available as a limited-edition print.