FAI to embrace concussion substitutions for new League of Ireland season

Both teams permitted two extra subs in fixtures

Substitution, generic 5 January 2020; A general view of a substitutes board during the 2020 McGrath Cup Group B match between Tipperary and Kerry at Clonmel Sportsfield in Clonmel, Tipperary. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Concussion substitutions are to be introduced for the new League of Ireland season kicking off on March 19.

Amid growing concerns over the effects of head injuries, England’s FA have this week begun trialling the two extra subs in the FA Cup this week. The FAI, too, have signed up for the trial phase with the International Football Association Board.