Sooperstar Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 The 5 sub rule is coming back in the SPFL when games return next week. Is there a club who have suffered a number of injuries this season and just signed a load of new players? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher75 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 It's embarrassing that they can change this rule when Celtic demand it but there is no suggestion of changing the rules to help clubs when covid has left them having to play a goalkeeper outfield and register their coaches as players. Scottish football at its best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Delta Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Not against the change if there's a need for it, but it seems odd to do it part-way through the season when teams may have been impacted by only having 3 subs in games in the first half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Farcical, utterly farcical!! The game we drew at Tynie with Dundee, we could have done with another sub or two to come on in that game, and it wasn't available to us, those points are dropped now when they could have been won, all of a sudden to suit Celtic, the rules are changed to accommodate their huge squad advantage that they have over the rest of us, absolute cheating of the highest order!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Is it still a bench of 7 or is that increasing as well? We've only got about 20 players in total Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1964m Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Rules should not be changed during a season they should come into place at a start of one. Once the season kicks off they can’t change the rules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterion Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 This significantly benefits Rangers and Celtic. If fit we have a decent squad so may feel some benefit from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Regardless of the intentions to bring it in, it is the right decision especially with so many games in quick succession. Its mad that this was not the rule at the start of the season, though that was down to the smaller clubs not wanting what they saw as the bigger clubs getting an advantage (was the same last season in the Championship where the other clubs were looking to stop any kind of advantage we might get, instead of whats best for the players.) Should also allow a few youngsters to get more game time which is always helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 5 minutes ago, BigAlim said: Is it still a bench of 7 or is that increasing as well? We've only got about 20 players in total Not sure. But in other competitions using 5 subs its 9 on bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Was this not thrown out by the Championship clubs last season as it would have given us an "unfair advantage" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy Doody Jambo Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Changing rules during a season, there is a time & and a place, it's like moving the goalposts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambraejambo Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 I'd make it you allowed 5 on but two of them must he U20 or even u19 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karipidis Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Assume you can only make the 5 subs across 3 different breaks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1986 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 16 minutes ago, The Treasurer said: Was this not thrown out by the Championship clubs last season as it would have given us an "unfair advantage" ? Yes. And I’d bet my last pound that Dundee, who voted against it last season, will have voted for it this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 I assume we voted yes to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Good squads benefit so I'm all in favour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.T.K Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Frustrating that we just agreed some loan moves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo-in-furness Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 5 minutes ago, sassenach said: This particular old fart preferred football without subs, when rock-hard players played on with broken legs, or even necks. Yep, no hamstring injuries back then, men we’re men. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boag1874 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 I'm for it but changing it midway through the season is laughable stuff, it means more gametime for our squad players though so can't have too many complaints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzyonthefence Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 I’m not sure making 5 subs is all that beneficial in terms of having continuity, etc. That’s exactly half of your outfield players. Could be a benefit if things not going well but if they are then that’s huge changes that are likely to adversely affect the team’s performance imo. Maybe not for the likes of Man City where they generally have just as good or even better players on the bench to replace whoever comes off but for most teams making 5 subs is going to weaken your team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19052012 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 43 minutes ago, adambraejambo said: I'd make it you allowed 5 on but two of them must he U20 or even u19 . I like this idea a lot. Wasn't there a time where SPL matchday squads had to feature at least 3 players under 21 or am I talking out my arse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartsofgold Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Christ when we change one player we look like a different team, good or bad depending on how the wind's blowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Sooperstar said: The 5 sub rule is coming back in the SPFL when games return next week. Is there a club who have suffered a number of injuries this season and just signed a load of new players? ****s! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry hippo Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 25 minutes ago, Bull's-eye said: Good squads benefit so I'm all in favour. My thoughts exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, sassenach said: It's rubbish in my opinion. It allows managers to replace half the team to sit on a lead. Or to waste time at the end of the game by making multiple substitutions. There should be a maximum of 2 subs, to be used in case of injury. And if an outfield player has to go in goal for an injured goalkeeper, tough luck! No subs in the last 15mintes UNLESS there's an injury verified by the club doctor! Edited January 13, 2022 by Pans Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC01 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 "The increase from the current three subs per game rule has been rubber-stamped by the league body after 75% of top flight clubs were in favour of the change and it takes effect when the Premiership returns from winter break on Monday." "Clubs will be allowed to name a bench of up to nine players." "The SPFL already allows five substitutes for League 2 but will hold talks with Championship and League 1 clubs about adopting the same rule." I bet Championship clubs vote yes. Arseholes. Totally against it when big bad Hearts needed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 (edited) Just now, Pans Jambo said: . Edited January 13, 2022 by Pans Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Wonder how much we pay in playing bonuses and how much this moves the needle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 53 minutes ago, karipidis said: Assume you can only make the 5 subs across 3 different breaks? 3 breaks during play plus half time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTJ Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 This might help Finlay Pollock and Connor Smith - if we don't send them out on loan (Connor is on loan with Queen's Park at present) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasavallan Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 My beef is that they change the attendance rule starting Monday in time for the Celtic game but bypass the weekend's lower leagues cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionDJambo Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 1 hour ago, sassenach said: This particular old fart preferred football without subs, when rock-hard players played on with broken legs, or even necks. Just one available to start with, with the sole intention of replacing one injured player, should it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Almost like the special teams used in American football or ice hockey. Two teams benefit from this, some clubs can't even have a full bench for games and now have their starting eleven possibly playing against 5 fresh players in the 2nd half of games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamos86 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 54 minutes ago, sassenach said: It's rubbish in my opinion. It allows managers to replace half the team to sit on a lead. Or to waste time at the end of the game by making multiple substitutions. There should be a maximum of 2 subs, to be used in case of injury. And if an outfield player has to go in goal for an injured goalkeeper, tough luck! This 👆🏻 amount of time wasting you see in the champions league and Italy etc, it’s ridiculous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 If both teams use all subs in the second half and celtic are holding a narrow lead will collum add at least 5 mins injury time or will it still be the usual 2 mins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 1 hour ago, adambraejambo said: I'd make it you allowed 5 on but two of them must he U20 or even u19 . Argument against that would be 1st team and youth team covid 'bubbles' mixing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 7 minutes ago, jackal said: If both teams use all subs in the second half and celtic are holding a narrow lead will collum add at least 5 mins injury time or will it still be the usual 2 mins. Sure the rule is 5 players over a maximum of 3 substitutions so there shouldn't be any additional time added compared to just now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Japan Jambo said: Wonder how much we pay in playing bonuses and how much this moves the needle? I remember years ago that our standard youth contracts had a basic wage of say 250 quid a week but a 1k bonus to incentivise the young players to make the 1st team squad, then the SPL introduced the rule making us have x no of u-21's either on the bench or in the team, we ended up forking out thousands every game in bonus's to players that were nowhere near ready for the 1st team and had zero chance of coming off the bench, also impacted players availability for youth games at times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 5 hours ago, Tasavallan said: My beef is that they change the attendance rule starting Monday in time for the Celtic game but bypass the weekend's lower leagues cards. Surprised the smaller teams didn't put in a combined request to carry the weekend games over to Monday. Even a crowd of say 2500 is a fair bit of gate money by playing on the Monday. Admittedly the two lower leagues not a lot of difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 5 hours ago, Tasavallan said: My beef is that they change the attendance rule starting Monday in time for the Celtic game but bypass the weekend's lower leagues cards. The 17/1 date was advised as the earliest date restrictions could be lifted so the Celtic game was planned ( in hope ) for the night after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 6 minutes ago, davemclaren said: The 17/1 date was advised as the earliest date restrictions could be lifted so the Celtic game was planned ( in hope ) for the night after that. Celtic v Hibs is on Monday 17 Jan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 6 hours ago, Tasavallan said: My beef is that they change the attendance rule starting Monday in time for the Celtic game but bypass the weekend's lower leagues cards. The fact the crowds are allowed again was to benefit the rugby imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggieb Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 7 hours ago, davemclaren said: I assume we voted yes to this. LOL, sorry dave ,imagine ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 20 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Celtic v Hibs is on Monday 17 Jan. Even more in hope then. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 14 minutes ago, Marvin said: The fact the crowds are allowed again was to benefit the rugby imo. They could have held off a week or so if that was the main driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watt-Zeefuik Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 5 subs should be standard across football anyway. Too often a player carries a knock in the game and aggravates an injury to avoid using up a sub. I suppose 5 subs favors bigger clubs with bigger squads but it still seems better to me. At least up it to 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number-16 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Should benefit some of our youngsters. Henderson and Pollock in particular if they're not out on loan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 5 subs and 9 on the bench is…ridiculous. 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo92 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 I'm torn on the subs rule, it probably does favour us, and helps managers out a bit in terms of giving players game time, but the potential to change half your team doesn't sit right in the traditionalist in me. Other angle that is a negative for us in particular, is we are often (this season anyway) the team defending leads heading into last 20-30mins. 5 subs gives opponents chance to really change the dynamics of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Should help us, two wingers definitely getting swapped after 60 minutes 😆. More youngsters on the bench, as irs been said you should have to have under 19s and maybe even your fifth sub should be a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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