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Concussion subs

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posted on 17/12/20

This could be a real blow to the head for those against such subs.

posted on 17/12/20

posted on 17/12/20

About time. Good to see football heading in the right direction.

posted on 17/12/20

Probably a good idea with all the latest info on brain injuries. Just hope it's not taken advantage of though.

posted on 17/12/20

Good to see they're making headway in protecting players' wellbeing.

posted on 17/12/20

“To avoid potential abuse of the rule, opposition teams will also be able to make a change at the same time.”

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Not sure I get this part. How is that in the opposing team’s interest? What if they don’t want to make a sub?

Team A: Player feigns head injury (presumably under instruction) so he can be substituted even though all Team A’s non-concussion subs have been used.

Team B manager to official: Hang on...

Official: You can make a sub too.

Team B manager: We don’t want to. We’re playing well.

Official: Stop moaning, then.


Have I got this wrong?

comment by Busby (U19985)

posted on 17/12/20

I’m guessing they don’t HAVE to make a sub

posted on 17/12/20

comment by Busby (U19985)
posted 1 minute ago
I’m guessing they don’t HAVE to make a sub
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Of course, but my point is that that won’t even nearly “avoid potential abuse” of the the rule.

posted on 17/12/20

Yeah only having an independent doctor there could stop them faking it. Even then, you can't take the risk. Hopefully players and coaches won't take the pizz

posted on 17/12/20

If George Graham was managing with this rule there would be fists flying at half time so he could get extra subs for the second half

comment by Kobra (U19849)

posted on 17/12/20

The whole subbthingbwas for injured players and not tactical issues. So part of me thinks it's there anyway managers just didn't use it in cases highlighted recently

On another note managers, Klopp, wanting more subs one week and making none yesterday sums it up

posted on 17/12/20

The concussion sub could be the opposition manager's choice.

posted on 17/12/20

comment by Bãles left boot (U22081)
posted 3 minutes ago
The concussion sub could be the opposition manager's choice.
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Jesse Lingard would get more game time

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