The Premier League Thread

When they had it before there was a rule you could only have 3 'sub times' per game (not including half time)

 

It's not about the amount of breaks in play it's about half the outfield players being replaced in a match which gives it a friendly feel as there's no rhythm to the game.

Watching some cup ties this year has reminded me of the England friendlies under Sven where he'd make 5-10 changes at HT.

 

How much difference will it make? I don't know. But it's another thing that is primarily to the benefit the biggest richest clubs. Standard.

 

It also might benefit the sort of club that intentionally breaks up the game at around 60 minutes in most matches to allow their players to get a recharge …

 

Doubt it will make much difference, could be argued either way too.

It is often said that bigger (richer) sides cope far better with fixture congestion because they have the luxury of squad depth if a few of their top players are tired. The additional subs may allow smaller sides to rotate more mid-game as required and ultimately keep their squad fitter throughout the season.

In reality i think it will make more difference to sides that play a very energy demanding style of play i.e Leeds, Liverpool and indeed us!

 

^^This

 

I’m more bothered by them extending the transfer window to Sept 1st. Much prefer when it shuts on the eve of the new season.

 

Too confusing. So you can make 5 subs but 2 have to be at half time?

 

Honestly, a better system would be: up to five subs, with at least two having to be players classified as homegrown under the age of 23. Create more of an incentive to give young players time.

Still, I'm fine with five subs. I don't think that it necessarily benefits big clubs as much as some think, because at least now you'll have fresh legs to resist them. And it will ultimately be good for teams like us that do want to give younger players a chance.

 

Why have they introduced this new rule?

 

If you watch cup ties where 10 subs (half the outfield players) have been made the game is far more fragmented. I think it will reduce quality but time will tell.

 

Watching BT Sports, with Gianfranco Zola stood between Peter Crouch and Rio Ferdinand. Hilarious

 

He's twice the footballer either of them were, despite being half their size.

 

Some strike by Holgate, although it was deflected.

 

And Everton shoot themselves in the foot just as they were on top.

 

Michael Keane might not be the greatest CB in the world. But to be suspended for their game vs Burnley is, er, big.

 

Keane = twat.

 

Sorry Cresswell, you're no JWP.