by seasonsinthesun » Wed Jan 26, 2011 7:55 pm
I know nothing at all about managing a football team, but it seems like a no brainer that substitutions should be made between 60 and 70 minutes to give the subs a chance to make an impact.
I have often noticed that in the Premier League if a team isn't playing well the subs are often on around the 60 to 65 minute mark.
I also think that a manager can use this as a psychological thing with the team.
Before the game starts, he can tell the team that, apart from injuries, he will be putting on at least two subs around 60 to 65 minutes whatever the state of the game, so you'd all better decide right now if you're going to play well today, as two of you will be coming off.Make sure you're not the one to be subbed!!
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