retired_burnthefat

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:

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.

retired_mekeesha

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!

retired_2symonds

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.

retired_mandyb

so does the 7 subs extend down the leagues then?

retired_tramp

No - pjburrage's quote says that 5 will continue to be the number for the Football League.

jonbaron7

The 8.0.2 patch sees that rule brought in for the 2008/9 season, but not from the start.

retired_tramp

The OP is talking about introducing it for cup games as well - the 8.0.2 patch only introduces it for the Premiership.

retired_sandra

Which was addressed by Andy in post two. Sports Interactive aren't clairvoyants you know.

retired_carljoseph

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

retired_lorusso_samantha

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).