pjburrage Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 According to the BBC news story about the fixtures (which are released today - remember no typing them out on here) there is also going to be 7 subs in the Cup matches aswell: A rule change for the new season will see clubs able to name seven substitutes in Premier League, FA Cup and Carling Cup games, rather than five - which will continue to be the number for Football League matches. From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/7454259.stm Just wondering why that wasn't included in the 'patch' that updated the Premiership Sub rule. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phnompenhandy Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Well duh! How can they put into a previously released patch news that's only been announced today? When it is fully officially confirmed, no doubt SI will integrate it into the rules for FM09. You can't ask for more than that! Great news, mind! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Ter Posted June 16, 2008 SI Staff Share Posted June 16, 2008 Just wondering why that wasn't included in the 'patch' that updated the Premiership Sub rule. Presumably because it's only first been mentioned today. When the one about the Premiership was announced there was nothing about FA Cup or Carling Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssestig Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 so does the 7 subs extend down the leagues then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
canvey!! Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 No - pjburrage's quote says that 5 will continue to be the number for the Football League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duffucus Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 The 8.0.2 patch sees that rule brought in for the 2008/9 season, but not from the start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
canvey!! Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 The 8.0.2 patch sees that rule brought in for the 2008/9 season, but not from the start. The OP is talking about introducing it for cup games as well - the 8.0.2 patch only introduces it for the Premiership. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby_McDonald Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Which was addressed by Andy in post two. Sports Interactive aren't clairvoyants you know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinger061 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 l Seems a bit harsh to expect SI to include something that was previously never confirmed. If they had done so they would have had people all over them for it being unrealistic. People all want something for nothing, use a bit of common sense Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumbledSausage Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I don't think it will be long before the other divisions of the Football League "fall into line" so to speak and add the extra 2 subs into the matchday squad, although not likely in time for next season. I would've liked to see the extra 2 subs be compulsary U21 players though - might have helped grow some younger talent (preferably English from an England fans POV). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjburrage Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 Originally posted by Ter:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Just wondering why that wasn't included in the 'patch' that updated the Premiership Sub rule. Presumably because it's only first been mentioned today. When the one about the Premiership was announced there was nothing about FA Cup or Carling Cup. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Cheers Ter, just seemed from the way the BBC mentioned it, that it was already known. Though it seems no-one else knew about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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