Five Subs - Official

[Betfair Bozo]

The Football League | News | Football League | FL News | League clubs to reduce subs from 7 to 5

 

[Superphil]

Something else the club haven't been telling us about

 

[Southwick_Seagull]

Is it wrong i'm more gutted about this for Football Manager purposes then anything else?

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

Probably the reason why Muzza left , he wouldn't have made the subs bench

 

[Titanic]

I prefer this... it makes managers have to think more carefully and creatively, rather than 'one of each' on the bench.

Also brings the goalkeeper on the bench into question... and raises the great prospect of seeing a plucky but hapless outfield player forced to don the gloves and green jersey!

 

[mcshane in the 79th]

I suspect Gus won't be happy with this change

 

[Marshy]

This does have a pretty significant impact on the squad in my opinion.

Players like Vincelot becaome a whole lot more valuable.

 

[LS6]

Is it wrong i'm more gutted about this for Football Manager purposes then anything else?

This is exactly why I am fuming with this news

 

[shaolinpunk]

I can't see how this is a good thing at all

 

[Betfair Bozo]

This does have a pretty significant impact on the squad in my opinion.

Players like Vincelot becaome a whole lot more valuable.

Exactly right. And Gus mentioned it (the likely reduction) as a positive in signing him. Going to be even harder to pick a matchday squad now, but Vincelot looks cast iron for the bench.

 

[Simster]

I suspect Gus won't be happy with this change

I suspect he will. We've got some fairly versatile players IMO.

 

[Silent Bob]

It's a good thing for smaller clubs, I doubt many Championship clubs voted for but most of League One and Two probably did. 7 subs is percieved to be an extra advantage for the more well off clubs who can afford bigger squads. Plus it will leave more players kicking their heels on a Saturday that clubs lower down can then get on loan...

 

[Curly5194]

Exactly right. And Gus mentioned it (the likely reduction) as a positive in signing him. Going to be even hard to pick a matchday squad now, but Vincelot looks cast iron for the bench.

Why does Vincelot have to start on the bench? Surely Gus can switch him around during play? Let's wait and see the first team sheet on Aug 6th.

 

[Betfair Bozo]

Why does Vincelot have to start on the bench? Surely Gus can switch him around during play? Let's wait and see the first team sheet on Aug 6th.

What I meant was that his versatility will virtually ensure him a place in the squad, perhaps I was unclear.

 

[Curly5194]

What I meant was that his versatility will virtually ensure him a place in the squad, perhaps I was unclear.

Unclear - now clear!

 

[Betfair Bozo]

Reckon he'll be on the bench though.

 

[Biscuit]

Gus mentioned it might be happening when we signed Vincelot. Very shrewd indeed. If push came to shove he could cover CB, RB, LB, CM, RM.. Although sadly not all at once.

 

[strings]

Whilst I understand the reasoning behind these changes, and think they are solid reasons, I think the fact that they decided money-saving measures were needed whilst meeting in CYPRUS seems a tad bizarre.

 

[Curly5194]

Gus mentioned it might be happening when we signed Vincelot. Very shrewd indeed. If push came to shove he could cover CB, RB, LB, CM, RM.. Although sadly not all at once.

Why not? Is he only to give 90% to this team? Slacker.

 

[Superseagull69]

Something else the club haven't been telling us about

Actually Gus has been hinting at this for a while now. Hence the Vincelot signing.