American Football fans.

What tax breaks are you talking about? The team? The players?

Should add offering a tax break to visitors us all well but offering it to UK based teams could open a can of worms
 
Val said:
Thought that might be the be case, as I said earlier it's all well doing it for odd games but for a permanent domiciled team then I'm sure the likes of Wayne Rooney etc would have plenty to say about it.
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I think it is the main sticking point with it all
 
Val said:
Thought that might be the be case, as I said earlier it's all well doing it for odd games but for a permanent domiciled team then I'm sure the likes of Wayne Rooney etc would have plenty to say about it.
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Pretty sure it would be many sports, maybe even the EU (and yes I'm speculating LP) but definitely think the ramifications will be far reaching. I still want to know where the funding for this franchise is coming from in the first place
 
The funding will come from the person/people who purchase the franchise


The tax breaks for sports people are already in place around the rest of the EU and Europe -

The problem in the EU will be regards the freedom of movement contractually - like the bosman effect
 
Liverpoolphil said:
The funding will come from the person/people who purchase the franchise


The tax breaks for sports people are already in place around the rest of the EU and Europe -

The problem in the EU will be regards the freedom of movement contractually - like the bosman effect
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People singular though who compete in individual events like tennis etc, not full sports teams unless visiting.

There's been a lot of focus on non-domiciled businesses not paying their way (google, starbucks etc) so I'd be surprised if the bent the rules for this business.

It's all about money after all, tax in my mind could be the deal breaker.
 
Val said:
People singular though who compete in individual events like tennis etc, not full sports teams unless visiting.

There's been a lot of focus on non-domiciled businesses not paying their way (google, starbucks etc) so I'd be surprised if the bent the rules for this business.

It's all about money after all, tax in my mind could be the deal breaker.
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Think the FA could have a big say also - they wanted someone in regulary by 2018 - desperate for more bums on seats
 
I think a few MP's came out in support of it as well so no doubt they will find a way to bend round any laws :rofl:

Rules only apply when they suit.
 
Val said:
It's not their call, ultimately it will be the governments decisions assuming you quoting my post suggests you are talking on tax discussions.
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Sorry it was more about other things that will possibly push it through

The cabinet members are talking favourably about it all

£100mil in each year isn't to be sniffed at possibly
 
Liverpoolphil said:
Sorry it was more about other things that will possibly push it through

The cabinet members are talking favourably about it all

£100mil in each year isn't to be sniffed at possibly
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No doubting, I jus can't see any millionaire sports star currently giving 50% of their earnings away letting it happen without shouting from the roof about it.

Remember the £100m a year is going in someone's pocket and it won't be the governments.
 
HomerJSimpson said:
And still no mention of who this fairy godfather is going to be. Who's going to be prepared to fork out a not insignificant amount to get this off the ground and no guarantee how long the bubble will last before bursting
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The Jacksonville Jaguars owner has been very interested ( own Fulham I believe )

But as it's still in infancy and still gots lots of red tape and years to go yet exact names won't be known

But it's good that you are so open to having such a big sporting team in the country and not worried about creating obstacles for it to happen
 
Liverpoolphil said:
But it's good that you are so open to having such a big sporting team in the country and not worried about creating obstacles for it to happen
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Yet another cheap and unnecessary dig. Whatever my reservations or concerns it wouldn't make an iota of difference should the idea get off the ground. Not sure what posting on here has to do with creating obstacles to the powers that be unless they avidly read the GM forum
 
Homer every single post is just dismissive of the idea of it working despite plenty of pointers towards it having a fairly good chance

Thought most people would be excited to see such a massive sport branch into the UK , creating revenue , jobs , use of a national stadium - the positives are endless to the UK being part of the NFL

So maybe give it a chance ?
 
Liverpoolphil said:
Homer every single post is just dismissive of the idea of it working despite plenty of pointers towards it having a fairly good chance

Thought most people would be excited to see such a massive sport branch into the UK , creating revenue , jobs , use of a national stadium - the positives are endless to the UK being part of the NFL

So maybe give it a chance ?
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I am entitled to think it's a non starter and there has been plenty of others with the same view. I've know Paul Stewart sine the early 80's and his connections with the Bucs and figures in the NFL is deep and so if he says the consensus in the US and NFL is it won't happen I'd believe him over someone without the same credentials

Please don't foist your views and tell me to give it a chance.
 
Thats enough children, lets pack up those bags and go home for the day.

Honestly, 2 know it alls arguing the toss on an american football thread. If you think you are adding to this forum you are very, very wrong.
 
More importantly, what do you reckon the name (assuming it happens) would be?

London Leopards? British Bulldogs? England Expects? ;)
 
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