West Ham in triple Premier League vote
Big clubs proposed that Premier League clubs continue being allowed to make five changes during games, as had been the case following the Premier League’s restart after lockdown. A majority of 14-6 was needed to get that proposal through once more, after lawmakers IFAB made it available to all leagues next term.
There was also a vote on VAR for next season which was passed 20-0 without objection. A Premier League statement confirmed: “Shareholders agreed to rules relating to Video Assistant Referees (VAR) and substitute players for the 2020/21 season. Shareholders unanimously approved the implementation of VAR, in line with the full FIFA VAR protocol.”
The final vote ended in a 10-10 draw failing to reach the the necessary 14 votes to pass. West Ham are thought to have also voted against this proposal. Big clubs wanted match day squads to 20 players allowing for managers and coaches to select from nine substitutes. The subs allowed on the bench next season reverts to seven next season.