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Aston Villa v Rotherham , Tuesday 18th September 19.45 kick off.

Taking off a forward and bringing on defender for 3 mins gives the opposition a better chance to score. Forward will be missed for forward passes and defender can’t get into the game in that time and his first kick could easily be a mis cue leading to a goal
 
Taking off a forward and bringing on defender for 3 mins gives the opposition a better chance to score. Forward will be missed for forward passes and defender can’t get into the game in that time and his first kick could easily be a mis cue leading to a goal

Seeing as you picked 3 random things that could happen so will i.

3 mins to go. The player gets into the game, first kick is a clearance over the half way line, and he passes to a midfielder comfortably.

And just as a point of fact. The subs worked because they didn't score and we saw the game out comfortably with no injury dramas, so good management from Bruce on this occasion.
 
I did think the late switch to 3 at the back was a bit of an odd one but it didn't cost us anything and it was good to give Bree a few minutes, he's definitely someone who needs to be given more game time this season.