Premier League squad rules & how they may affect us

[moo]

Am I correct in thinking we have to name a squad of 25, and only these 25 can play in league fixtures next season?

[CavershamRoyal]

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[Bumblebee]

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[Royal Ginger]

Am I correct in thinking we have to name a squad of 25, and only these 25 can play in league fixtures next season?

Unless they're under 21. We can play as many under 21yr olds as we want without registering them.

[SCIAG]

- Clubs can supplement squad with unlimited number of players under the age of 21.

Could we then take on a player like Afobe on a season's loan at no cost to the squad number? YES


- Players loaned to Football League clubs cannot be replaced, but can regain their spot on return to parent club. This means if you loan out one of your 25 you cannot replace them until the next transfer window.
Tricky one. Take Simon Church as an example. Say we bring in a Prem-Experienced striker

New-Guy, Roberts, Hunt, Le Fondre (with Sheppard as a back-up being under 21, plus we have HRK)

Could we send Simon out for a season's loan to a Championship side, and he ISN'T one of our 25? YESOr does he have to remain a registered player in order to be allowed to be sent out? NO - we still own him but if he is loaned out he does not count in the 25Do INCOMING loanees (over-21) count as one of the 25? YES

Not sure you are right with your last assertion. As I understand it you have to name your 25 at the end of the transfer windows. You do this at the beginning of the season and at the end of January you redefine the 25. If you loan out somebody named in the 25 then you cannot replace them. Similarly if you bring somebody in on loan that can only be done in the transfer window in the PL so you would have to name them in your 25 for them to play.

Whilst you are right, I don't think that andrew was disagreeing with you.

[Bring Back The SB]

Just on SSN saying 5 new signings.

[Ups and Downs]

Striker. 1 midfielder. Right back. Centre back cover. Left back.

Would be happy with 5 as long as they weren't "ones for the future". I would imagine one of the 5 will be Connolly.

[Barry the bird boggler]

And another will be Mullins

Also wonder if there will be some surpising departures

[Basingstoke-Royal]

Shit missed it!

Did he give any details about positions , or where there from?:)

[urz13]

I reckon they'll be more. So much for not being an open wallet

[Handsome Man]

I hope that's the maximum: Three first teamers and a bit of cover would be good.

I want to see the Reading team I supported last year in the Prem, not a whole new team.

[Ups and Downs]

And another will be Mullins

Also wonder if there will be some surpising departures

Would be annoyed if one was Mullins. And if Brian hasnt thought him good enough to play a more prominent role in our run in then i don't think Cwyfka will be good enough for the Prem either.

[Friday's Legacy]

And another will be Mullins

Also wonder if there will be some surpising departures

Would be annoyed if one was Mullins. And if Brian hasnt thought him good enough to play a more prominent role in our run in then i don't think Cwyfka will be good enough for the Prem either.

If Mullins does come in he will be Gunnarsson's replacement, covering a number of positions/fringe player.

I expect LB, RB, CB, CM and ST.

A number of players are going to have to be released to get the numbers down as well.

On that subject, Brett Williams has a year left on his contract and we have an option to extend that by a further year. Northampton have enquired about taking him on a permanent deal.

[urz13]

I think we need another winger though. Get Petrov in

[urz13]

Anyway that'll be Bertrand, Clyne, Connolly, Gylfi, Zaha and then a striker
Luuurvley

[Cape Town Royal]

Gylfi - I'd love to see him back, but what does everyone thing the chances are??

Was there any sell on clause in the deal, which would make selling him back to Reading more attractive than to another club?

[Friday's Legacy]

Gylfi - I'd love to see him back, but what does everyone thing the chances are??

Zero! Or do you have £10m and in excess of £40k a week to cover it?

[percy_freeman]

The problem with Gylfi is, he's been far too good and has been noticed by all the big boy's. Lovely thought though. Wouldn't mind plucking Wayne Bridge out of obscurity for left back and Pederson from Blackburn if they go down could be an asset.

[Cape Town Royal]

Gylfi - I'd love to see him back, but what does everyone thing the chances are??

Zero! Or do you have £10m and in excess of £40k a week to cover it?

Do you think Swansea can? or he will go higher?

Its an interesting one, because if the claim is to head for top 10 - Europe, thats the type of player we will need to achieve it.. Even if we did pay £10M for him the net spend is not that huge given what we received for him and in that time he has gained experience at two of the top leagues in Europe and done it successfully (esp at Swansea).

[Old Biscuitman]

I hope that's the maximum: Three first teamers and a bit of cover would be good.

I want to see the Reading team I supported last year in the Prem, not a whole new team.

Agreed HM. Keep the powder dry for now. Give most of the players who got the club there a first chance.