Project restart discussion.

[Seathestars]

Five subs has been voted down twice yet still they try to get their own way.
The prem will become like those jarg friendlies that you can't keep track of.
I think 3 is too many to be honest, I would return it to 2 if I had my way

 

[hallamblue]

Five subs has been voted down twice yet still they try to get their own way.
The prem will become like those jarg friendlies that you can't keep track of.
I think 3 is too many to be honest, I would return it to 2 if I had my way

1 was better. Alan Harper could play pretty much anywhere lol

 

[jaycee]

If they want 5 subs add a proviso that 2 of them must be from the U23 squad,you then get the five and a couple of younger players getting experience of being with the first team

 

[number4.]

If they want 5 subs add a proviso that 2 of them must be from the U23 squad,you then get the five and a couple of younger players getting experience of being with the first team

Fantastic idea, I think the real challenge for managers is they are effectively being reduced to two subs because of the fear of an injury.

We saw a prime example of that at Southampton when James was left on the pitch clearly suffering. We've seen tissue injuries are a real problem and it becomes self-fulfilling problem as managers hold a "sub" in reserve in case of injury, they inevitably pick up another one. So you end up with conservative second halves with risk adverse managers and players all fearing an injury

 

[SpongeBob brown shoes]

If they want 5 subs add a proviso that 2 of them must be from the U23 squad,you then get the five and a couple of younger players getting experience of being with the first team

I like that idea

 

[summerisle]

Boos returning.

Fans return to matches: Government exploring potential return for December

The government is exploring the potential for fans to return to sports venues in some parts of England as early as next month.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[number4.]

I note 5 subs set to be approved in the EFL; essentially leaving the PL as the only outlier in Europe. Would be shocked if it is not implemented at next PL meeting.

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

Boos returning.

Fans return to matches: Government exploring potential return for December

The government is exploring the potential for fans to return to sports venues in some parts of England as early as next month.

www.bbc.co.uk

Personally a bit bemused by this. From needing a 'lockdown' (results unclear yet) to allowing fans back. All in a month. Weird.

 

[number4.]

Personally a bit bemused by this. From needing a 'lockdown' (results unclear yet) to allowing fans back. All in a month. Weird.

Yeah agreed. It's not happening IMHO - can't see any chance of crowds before next season at best. if it was betting, I would say Aug 2022

 

[Blue Shoes]

Personally a bit bemused by this. From needing a 'lockdown' (results unclear yet) to allowing fans back. All in a month. Weird.

Ridiculous decision

 

[Sharpies volley]

5 subs? The game went daft when we moved to 2. Why don't they just go like American football and bring players on and off when they feel like. WTF.

 

[radiostar]

If they want 5 subs add a proviso that 2 of them must be from the U23 squad,you then get the five and a couple of younger players getting experience of being with the first team

Clever

 

[BlueStevie35]

5 subs approved in the EFL from Friday’s Championship game between Coventry and Birmingham

 

[Bullens Rd]

I think the logical thing is firstly allow only Liverpool to use 5 subs, then based on whether it benefits them or not, allow other clubs to follow suit a few months later once they've built up a nice lead at the top of the table.

 

[number4.]

I think the logical thing is firstly allow only Liverpool to use 5 subs, then based on whether it benefits them or not, allow other clubs to follow suit a few months later once they've built up a nice lead at the top of the table.

you joke, but I do wonder if the 16 odd clubs have played this very very well for themselves. They have delayed the 5 subs and let them and Man city struggle massively with injuries at the start of the season, when having 5 subs would have been a huge huge advantage.

Now, I think it's beneficial to everyone & will get introduced, but perhaps some serious damage done at city and liverpool already.