Premier League ratifies more subs

 

Premier League clubs will be allowed to name seven substitutes in matches from the start of next season.

 

The change was suggested by Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy last year and replicates the regulations in European and international games.

 

The Premier League agreed to discuss the issue, amid concerns that it would favour clubs with big squads.

 

Premier League voting rules require 14 out of the 20 member clubs to back any suggested rule changes.

 

Coaches are currently restricted to naming five substitutes, and are able to use a maximum of three of them.

 

But Levy told his club's official website: "We have promoted and lobbied for this rule change for some time and we are absolutely delighted our proposal was supported by member clubs.

 

"It is important to give our managers greater choice on the bench, enabling them to be more creative tactically.

 

"That was the objective behind us bringing this proposal to the table.

 

"Additionally, it should also mean that younger players from the academy can be given an opportunity to break into the first team."

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/e...rem/7233663.stm

About time this happened i think :D It won't really change much, but i'll give clubs more options should they need them ^_^

Now this rule I don't mind. It's common place in internationals and in European competitions. I know from Football Manager you get it in Spain too...

Well it favours the big clubs. I like the idea as I think it would give more players a chance, but like everything nowadays, all the moves seem to favour the Big 4 clubs...

Well it favours the big clubs. I like the idea as I think it would give more players a chance, but like everything nowadays, all the moves seem to favour the Big 4 clubs...

 

Maybe, but as a minimum of 60% (12 out of 20) Premiership clubs had to vote for this amendment for it to be ratified, then you can't blame the Big 4 (or the Big 3 + Liverpool as it is now getting known as) for this decision.

And after the idea to play PL games overseas, at least they've come up with a half decent idea. I've always found it bizarre that you can name seven subs in the Champions League/UEFA Cup but only five in the PL/cup games.