A Major European Coup Brewing

XabbaRus · 04-25-09, 03:10 AM

Well I don't see the big problem, AFAIK there are a few British premier teams who are thinking fo having league matches abroad.

I can however understand why Aramike thinks it is unfair since for your fan in the US who would go it would cost a lot of money. On the other hand with the pound down the toilet you might get a good deal.

Aramike · 04-25-09, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by XabbaRus

Well I don't see the big problem, AFAIK there are a few British premier teams who are thinking fo having league matches abroad.

I can however understand why Aramike thinks it is unfair since for your fan in the US who would go it would cost a lot of money. On the other hand with the pound down the toilet you might get a good deal.

You need to understand - we're not just talking about a football game here. I'm quite alright with teams electing to play one or two games abroad.

What we are talking about is the Superbowl - the championship game. To me it does a disservice to fans to take the ultimate contest which THEY supported overseas. It's like saying, "hey, thanks, but your dollars have only gotten us this far. We're going to take you for granted and pursue further ducats overseas."

It's a total "F.U." to the fans who made this sport great.

Again, a game here and there, I'm quite alright with. But, THE game? Not so much...

clive bradbury · 04-25-09, 10:05 AM

If someone wants a family day out at a game in the UK, then follow the oval ball game. No problems with violence at Rugby Union and League games (except on the pitch).

Personally, I think we are a long way form the Superbowl in London. I am a fan, and have been to the last two Wembley games, and am going to the next one.

However the next logical step is a London-based NFL franchise, and I suspect that is closer than you think. Once that is established, then surely that team can bid for the Superbowl along with all US-based teams.

So, whilst the SB in London is not impossible, it is a good while off yet. Quite rightly, too. I wouldn't want to see the Rugby Union Premiership game played in New York just to promote the sport over there - regular season games, fine, but not the showpiece.

Digital_Trucker · 04-25-09, 10:47 AM

To all of those folks that are against the "game not to be mentioned by name unless you pay the NFL a royalty" being played in London, how many of you have ever been to one or can afford to go to one?

Personally, I don't have a skunks chance in a perfume store of ever attending one, so, if they want to have one in London, let them have at it. Just don't play it at 8AM Eastern time

I would venture to say that anyone who can afford to go to the "game not to be...................." can afford the round trip to London.

Aramike · 04-25-09, 02:46 PM

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So, whilst the SB in London is not impossible, it is a good while off yet. Quite rightly, too. I wouldn't want to see the Rugby Union Premiership game played in New York just to promote the sport over there - regular season games, fine, but not the showpiece.

Precisely.

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To all of those folks that are against the "game not to be mentioned by name unless you pay the NFL a royalty" being played in London, how many of you have ever been to one or can afford to go to one?

Personally, I don't have a skunks chance in a perfume store of ever attending one, so, if they want to have one in London, let them have at it. Just don't play it at 8AM Eastern time

I would venture to say that anyone who can afford to go to the "game not to be...................." can afford the round trip to London.

I've been to a few.

In any case, sure, I could afford a trip to London - but I shouldn't HAVE to travel to London to attend the championship of an American game.

August · 04-25-09, 06:38 PM

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I've been to a few.

A few super bowls? Tickets to those sell for thousands of dollars don't they?

Aramike · 04-25-09, 07:33 PM

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A few super bowls? Tickets to those sell for thousands of dollars don't they?

I've bought tickets to a couple, but I've been to others as gifts from companies I've worked with.

But when I bought the tickets I think they were only around $1800 after market both times. What really got to me was the $150 for parking I paid one year.

Kapitan_Phillips · 04-25-09, 07:38 PM

$150 for parking!?!

I think I'll stick to Madden

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XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Well I don't see the big problem, AFAIK there are a few British premier teams who are thinking fo having league matches abroad. I can however understand why Aramike thinks it is unfair since for your fan in the US who would go it would cost a lot of money. On the other hand with the pound down the toilet you might get a good deal. __________________

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Digital_Trucker Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Peach State Posts: 4,171 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 10	To all of those folks that are against the "game not to be mentioned by name unless you pay the NFL a royalty" being played in London, how many of you have ever been to one or can afford to go to one? Personally, I don't have a skunks chance in a perfume store of ever attending one, so, if they want to have one in London, let them have at it. Just don't play it at 8AM Eastern time I would venture to say that anyone who can afford to go to the "game not to be...................." can afford the round trip to London. __________________ RSM-GIEP-Killflags-LV Tribute-Playable Elco __Peace be with you, Dave.

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Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	$150 for parking!?! I think I'll stick to Madden __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

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clive bradbury Captain Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: stoke-on-trent, UK Posts: 492 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	If someone wants a family day out at a game in the UK, then follow the oval ball game. No problems with violence at Rugby Union and League games (except on the pitch). Personally, I think we are a long way form the Superbowl in London. I am a fan, and have been to the last two Wembley games, and am going to the next one. However the next logical step is a London-based NFL franchise, and I suspect that is closer than you think. Once that is established, then surely that team can bid for the Superbowl along with all US-based teams. So, whilst the SB in London is not impossible, it is a good while off yet. Quite rightly, too. I wouldn't want to see the Rugby Union Premiership game played in New York just to promote the sport over there - regular season games, fine, but not the showpiece.