New Concussion Rule

[taylorsworkrate]

This is completely overdue:

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/aug/05/fa-rules-head-injuries-concussion

[cdbearsfan]

Sounds sensible to me. Villas-Boas really let himself down on this issue last year but it's only right that the decision is taken out of managers' hands, they're not paid for their medical expertise.

If I could improve the rule, I'd rather a neutral doctor, rather than a club employee with a vested interest, made the decision.

[Toronto Villa]

Sounds sensible to me. Villas-Boas really let himself down on this issue last year but it's only right that the decision is taken out of managers' hands, they're not paid for their medical expertise.

If I could improve the rule, I'd rather a neutral doctor, rather than a club employee with a vested interest, made the decision.

which has been a conflict of interest issue in the NFL for a long time.

[paul_e]

Sounds sensible to me. Villas-Boas really let himself down on this issue last year but it's only right that the decision is taken out of managers' hands, they're not paid for their medical expertise.

If I could improve the rule, I'd rather a neutral doctor, rather than a club employee with a vested interest, made the decision.

I agree, that's exactly the rule that should've been implemented, but ensuring true neutrality might not be all that easy.

[taylorsworkrate]

Sounds sensible to me. Villas-Boas really let himself down on this issue last year but it's only right that the decision is taken out of managers' hands, they're not paid for their medical expertise.

If I could improve the rule, I'd rather a neutral doctor, rather than a club employee with a vested interest, made the decision.

I'd like to think no doctor would put his or her professional reputation and a players health on the line. I do think there should be an overall "match" doctor though.

I don't think it's mentioned in the article, so don't know if it's part of the rule or not, but I think that if a team has made all 3 substitutions, then a concussion occurs, they should be allowed to make a 4th rather than have to play at a disadvantage.

[cdbearsfan]

I don't. You always take a chance if you make all three subs quickly, so be it. I'm all for seeing more outfield players playing in goal.

[itbrvilla]

I don't. You always take a chance if you make all three subs quickly, so be it. I'm all for seeing more outfield players playing in goal.

Spot on. Benches should only have 4 player max IMO. Shouldn't be able to rearrange whole team of you cock up from the off, this is part of my dislike of football currently. Agree withe head injury rule.

[Gregorys Boy]

Its a decent idea but I think will be hard to really inforce.  Also, its a judgement call on the doctor's part which has to be made almost instantly which puts a lot of pressure on them.

[DrGonzo]

Absolutely the right way forward, don't mess with brain injury.  It'd properly ruin boxing tho.

[placeforparks]

I'm all for seeing more outfield players playing in goal.

one of the best things that can happen in a football match!

[Salsa Party Animal]

or playing goalkeeper out of position due to arm injury or whatever.

[Tony Erdington]

good shout,

i myself have felt quite concussed watching the goings on at B6 THESE LAST FEW YEARS, WHERES THE DOCTOR for us in the Holte

[ADVILLAFAN]

Good to see some common sense prevailing.

[paul_e]

good shout,

i myself have felt quite concussed watching the goings on at B6 THESE LAST FEW YEARS, WHERES THE DOCTOR for us in the Holte

Are there not enough threads to bitch about the team on, this thread is about a serious problem that hasn't been taken seriously in the sport for years, can at least this be kept free of the whining.

[pauliewalnuts]

good shout,

i myself have felt quite concussed watching the goings on at B6 THESE LAST FEW YEARS, WHERES THE DOCTOR for us in the Holte

Are there not enough threads to bitch about the team on, this thread is about a serious problem that hasn't been taken seriously in the sport for years, can at least this be kept free of the whining.

I took it as a joke, tbh.