sschind
8 years ago

The fact that they want to take the Super Bowl (the biggest individual game in America) and play it in London disgusts me. It's called the NATIONAL Football League.

Originally Posted by: Bigbyfan 



I never read anything where they said they wanted to move the SB to London. I'd be very surprised if that idea gained much support.

Bigbyfan
8 years ago

I never read anything where they said they wanted to move the SB to London. I'd be very surprised if that idea gained much support.

Originally Posted by: sschind 



Wasn't talked about that much this off season, but the topic has been brought up multiple times the past few years.
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Grabacr
8 years ago
Well im personally very excited about this! As a massive fan of the sport of been to at least 1 Wembley game most years.

But most people over here DO NOT want a franchise here...why?
1). We all support our own teams through different means, im not going to change allegiance just because a London team would be "Local" Im going to be inclined to watch the team I want not the local team.
2). Cost - If I lived in London this could be different but even the cheap nose bleed seats are £40/$65 but if there was to be a fully fledged team a season ticket would be on par with the london soccer teams (using the cheapest season tickets for example)
Arsenal: £1035 / $1615
Tottenham: £765 / $1200
West Ham: £675 / $1050
3). The NFL money does not translate down to the "Grassroots" level. The UK American Football scene is still very much a under performing amateur affair. Granted the NFL has no obligation for this

As for why they come play matches over here? Its obviously cash....they make around £25/$40 Million over 3 games with nearly guaranteed sellouts because its Europe they are tapping into. Going to games there are lots of different nationalities that come to watch (Germans mostly though)

The Jaguars are pushing trying to increase support alot, but obviously the product on the field leaves alot to be desired.

BUT I am so excited to be able to see Green Bay play, for me this is a once in a lifetime opportunity where I can see GB play for around $100 with travel instead of the thousands to fly (on day though!)

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Cheesey
8 years ago
Good for you, Grabacr!!!
Getting to see the Packers LIVE will be a great thing!
I have been a Packer fan my entire 58 years. The first game I ever got to see live was a preseason game against the Chicago Bears in I believe 1970 at Milwaukee County Stadium. My Dad took me, and it was a THRILL to be sitting in the stands. Even though it ended in a 6-6 tie.
I have been to many games in Green Bay, and one in Dallas (the NFC title game that they lost) and I got to be at the Packers/Seattle "snow bowl" game. That's the last one I saw live.
You will have a GREAT time, I am sure!
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flep
8 years ago
As a born and bred British Packer fan this is amazing news (if true). I will kill for tickets. My wife have talked about this since 2007 when we saw the first Wembley game between the Giants and Dolphins. We will make a very long weekend of this. Going on Friday and coming home Tuesday.

For those that don't know (why I don't know!!!) Wembley game teams bye week always follows the game.

And it isn't a detrimental effect. The Giants won the Superbowl the season they played at Wembley.
Formed Merseyside Nighthawks. British Champions 1992. Packer fan for 32 years
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I feel very wrong now!!!!!!!!!
GermanGilbert
8 years ago

As a born and bred British Packer fan this is amazing news (if true). I will kill for tickets. My wife have talked about this since 2007 when we saw the first Wembley game between the Giants and Dolphins. We will make a very long weekend of this. Going on Friday and coming home Tuesday.

For those that don't know (why I don't know!!!) Wembley game teams bye week always follows the game.

And it isn't a detrimental effect. The Giants won the Superbowl the season they played at Wembley.

Originally Posted by: flep 



That Dolphins-Giants game was the one and only London game I've attended. Football in London is just not the same as in the US and especially seeing the Packers at Lambeau. But of course, if the Packers are playing I'll go 100%. On the german Packers FB group and on our german NFL message board people are already freaking out 😃 There will be tons of germans next year.
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Grabacr
8 years ago
If this game does happen....Green Bay will easily have the supporters turn up (same as New England) and be a "9th" Home game😁
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PackerTraxx
8 years ago
I agree. At the very least it's one less away game. I would hate to have to give up a home game against a contender.
Why is Jerry Kramer not in the Hall of Fame?
OlHoss1884
8 years ago
I am going to try to get there to see it. I wonder if I will make it to England before I get to see a game at Lambeau
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits" --Albert Einstein
Dulak
8 years ago
ya Im Really going to hate them playing here ... not going to see em really ...

bout time london is good for something 🙂
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