Currently, only five substitutes can be named by Premier League teams - with three of them able to be used.Newcastle's Very First Substitute Was ....
Currently, only five substitutes can be named by Premier League teams - with three of them able to be used.The current rule, which has existed for 12 years, means the League falls into line with major European leagues, UEFA and international tournaments.
For the record, Newcastle's very first substitute was Albert "Ankles" Bennett when United opened the league campaign of 1965/66 against Nottingham Forest. But he didn't play.
Ollie Burton replaced Trevor Hockey in the league 2-0 win over Northampton Town September 4th 1965.