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Just heard on a Today FM sports bulletin that the English Premier League are changing the rules next year to allow clubs name 7 subs for PL games next year.
For me, this makes a lot of sense as Euro games allow 7 subs, so why have it different for league games?
As we know, eircom League games also have 5 subs on the bench. Should we change as well?? It would make more sence IMO.
BTW, how many subs are Italian and Spanish teams allowed to name, is it 5 as well? Or is it 7?
It is 7 everywhere virtually, except Ireland and England. Not sure about Wales or the North
The premier League is also putting forward the motion for each team to play one game in a foreign country.
Oh wait we already do :p
Ill get my coat. :o
Not being funny but quite often teams, particularly in Division 1, seem to struggle to have 5 players on the bench.
I don't think there's any need for it at all.
Just because, you are allowed to have 7 subs doesn't mean you HAVE to have 7 subs.Quote:
Originally Posted by JC_GUFC
I think it should be introduced to allow managers a bit more flexibility when making tactical changes. It would also bring us inline with European competitions where our clubs are allowed 7 subs anyway.
My understanding is that it was the big four in england, Liverpool in particular, who were behind the move for the change to seven - I know Benitez mentions it should be 7 very regularly in press conferences
If it were to be introduced here I have no doubt we would see the smaller clubs saying it puts them at a disadvantage
Nah, leave it behind ya, you dont deserve it after that :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Sam_Heggy
As it obviously does. Bigger clubs would have more strength in depth in their squads, so allowing them to bring more of that squad into the match day obviously gives them an advantage.Quote:
Originally Posted by DRDoc
Potentially would also mean less quality throughout the league - more players involved on a match day may mean less fringe players dropping down a level (either within a division or to the first).
Clubs are allowed to name 7 subs in FAI Cup games. Can't understand why the same rule doesn't apply to the League/League Cup though.
Because players would get paid an appearence Fee if on the bench so more expense for the clubs.
Thats unfair.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam_Heggy
I quite like the trip to Cork.....
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Originally Posted by Sam_Heggy
Considering Harps have been in 1st divison about 16 of the 22 yrs the 1st divison has been going that trip over the "border" hasn't been as often as hoped...:D
The only logic in this is to allow bloated budgets buy more players. If anything, the game should be going the other way, and looking to curtail squad sizes.
It is 5 in Northern Ireland as well.
I think 7 subs is fine. Why not. It could give younger home grown players better opportunity to get into the first team squad.
What do we always have to copy England?
Would only make sense if required 2-3 players to be U21.
Would clubs get grants to extend the dug outs?
Hahaha! That's the main barrier!Quote:
Originally Posted by pete
I'd only be in favour if 2 players had to be members of the U20 squad.
Well, they do that in Scotland dont they, 7 subs but 3 or 4 have to be youth players.
Unfair? It was a complement :DQuote:
Originally Posted by OneRedArmy
England has copied every one else...Quote:
Originally Posted by pete
I think this is the rule in some of the Scandinavian leaguesQuote:
Would only make sense if required 2-3 players to be U21.