SKOOBY Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 While commissioner Roger Goodell has previously admitted an interest in bringing the game to London, this is the first confirmation of discussions. "We've spoken on what it would take to host and for us to bring it over," said events vice-president Frank Supovitz. "The city has all the facilities needed, and in great quantity." Supovitz was talking in New York City where the NFL Draft will take place this weekend. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/other_spor...all/8016358.stm
Britbillsfan Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 Now, personally speaking, this would be amazing... Mind you if I got tickets it would probably be the Pats*, Fish or somebody else I do not like very much...
bladiebla Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 Hmmm, I attended the first London game (gawd it sucked hard, NFL Europe game day experience was 100x better) and after the commercial success it was papers were allready filled fit rumours of hosting the Superbowl. At that time Goodell said he had been misquoted and that he couldnt forsee this happening.
LabattBlue Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 The NFL yearning for worldwide exposure has to stop. They make plenty of money right here in the US. Stop taking games away from here and concentrate on new ways to grow the NFL right in your own backyard.
Heels20X6 Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 This should actually happen. Because knowing the Bills fans luck, it will be the year that the Bills FINALLY win the Super Bowl, but that none of us could afford to actually be there to watch it..... I wouldn't be surprised if this happened. It's not like real football fans get a chance to go to the Super Bowl in America.
AlbanyBill Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 This would never happen. Not ever. As long as there is Football, the Superbowl would never be played in London (let alone outside of the US). Never.
silvermike Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 How would it work scheduling wise? I assume the NFL wouldn't want to eff with the starting time on the east coast, and 6:25 in Buffalo is 11:25 in London - so the game would end at 2:30 - 3:00 am locally. That doesn't make sense.
lets_go_bills Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 Interesting. Makes sense that the NFL wants to go global. I can tell you this, if the Bills were in that Super Bowl, I would buy tickets and friggin fly there to see it!
Lt. Dan's Revenge Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 Interesting. Makes sense that the NFL wants to go global. I can tell you this, if the Bills were in that Super Bowl, I would buy tickets and friggin fly there to see it! Call me cynical, but I @#$%ing hate the phrase "The __________ (fill in the major sports league) wants to go global.
Vetriano Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 If they do this-- I wont watch another NFL game-- ever. THe NFL is a pure American game-- the rest of the world likes soccer. I am not the most patriotic guy, Ive lived in London, married a European--however this just strikes me as wrong-- maybe im at wits end.
Tcali Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 While commissioner Roger Goodell has previously admitted an interest in bringing the game to London, this is the first confirmation of discussions. "We've spoken on what it would take to host and for us to bring it over," said events vice-president Frank Supovitz. "The city has all the facilities needed, and in great quantity." Supovitz was talking in New York City where the NFL Draft will take place this weekend. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/other_spor...all/8016358.stm yeah but we get the english league football championship then--not because we want it but out of spite
PromoTheRobot Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 The game would have to start at 11pm London time, wouldn't it? PTR
nick in* england Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 GET IN! Yes - I hope this happens. Oh Wait a minute. I'm actually less than 2 years from emigrating to Toronto. F-*-C-K THAT. Cold weather domes. That's the future. Detroits only 5 hours from TO right?
nick in* england Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 What kind of cars do they drive in London? We all have our own red double decker bus and black london taxi. which one we drive depends on how many pedestrians you intend to knock down.
Arkady Renko Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 GET IN! Yes - I hope this happens. Oh Wait a minute. I'm actually less than 2 years from emigrating to Toronto. F-*-C-K THAT. Cold weather domes. That's the future. Detroits only 5 hours from TO right? Why are you emigrating to Toronto?
McD Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 What kind of cars do they drive in London? Car? You don't need no stinkin' car in London....just take the Tube baby! Oh, and make sure you "Mind the Gap".
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