The 6-5 Rule
If the 6-5 rule was implemented what would be the effect on the game? For clarification the rule means teams could only field 5 foreign players and 6 home national players at any one time.
Negatives: The potential problem is that “big teams” like Manchester United will be tempted to “rape and pillage” smaller teams home grown players so they have a large squad to call upon. It could also lead to a headache for refs when substitutions are made. Indeed it may force smaller clubs to have to buy home nationals to fill gaps in the event of long term injuries which will limit their options. I guess in these circumstances transfer window exceptions may have to be made????
Positives: From an England national team perspective this seems good to me. It will guarantee a high percentage of home grown players getting regular football in the top divisions. This can only improve the skill levels and choice of players for the national team. Clubs would almost cirtainly be inclined to step up their youth development schemes. There is a higher chance of English children growing up with an English role model.
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May 31st, 2008 at 05:12 pm
I have actually heard that subs wont matter, a certain amount of English players have to start but subs dont matter, and it is also said to be illegal due to equality. Finally United had enough english players starting anyway so it wont affect us or chelsea