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In hockey Reading had a player called Paddy Osbourne, and when they got a penalty corner on he'd trot. Drag flick it into the roof of the net, then off he'd trot again. Saw him do it in the flesh. That ball was travelling. Back then the defender's had no protection whatsoever too!Where will it end? Be able to bring on a specialist free kicker next, just like American football.
Those managers at the very top in this country have shouted the loudest for this and claimed that it is for "player welfare." My preference would have been to continue with three subs being allowed during play but all and additional two that could only be made at half time. That way it addresses the player welfare issue but lessens a manager's ability to exploit a 5 subs rule for tactical changes.I have not heard any reason given for the change and, on the face of it, I am in agreement. However, I wonder if this is to reduce the number of injuries? Many sports have tweaked their rules to protect its players.
On the plus side, it means that more players can run their socks off.
It does annoy me that the game is "unnecessary" disrupted by subs. My suggestion is that there should be official times when tactical substitutions can be made (except for injuries). Such as half time (as currently), following a goal, or at specific times when the ball goes out of play at, say, 55, 75 or 90 mins.
Call me a radical.
Other sports with plenty of substitutions such as rugby manage with rolling subs, maybe this could be explored to limit stoppages?It does annoy me that the game is "unnecessary" disrupted by subs. My suggestion is that there should be official times when tactical substitutions can be made (except for injuries). Such as half time (as currently), following a goal, or at specific times when the ball goes out of play at, say, 55, 75 or 90 mins.