American Football fans.

[Paul_Stewart]

Why there will never ever be an NFL franchise in London

http://bucpower.com/editorial-new206.html

A piece I wrote for the Tampa Tribune in 2009 that remains true to this day.

 

[Val]

Why there will never ever be an NFL franchise in London

http://bucpower.com/editorial-new206.html

A piece I wrote for the Tampa Tribune in 2009 that remains true to this day.

I agree, even without reading your piece. Keep American football in America.

 

[wrighty1874]

I only watch the college football when S.Carolina Gamecocks are on and the Oakland Raiders in the pro game.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Think there is certainly the appeal for an American football franchise in London - would certainly fill Wemberlee for the 8 games a year - very much being looked at in the US

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Think there is certainly the appeal for an American football franchise in London - would certainly fill Wemberlee for the 8 games a year - very much being looked at in the US

What about the points in Paul's article, jet lag, bye weeks, lack of appeal for a wider audience travelling for more than a one off showpiece. His points seem valid and as current as when the article was written

 

[Beezerk]

I only watch the college football when S.Carolina Gamecocks are on and the Oakland Raiders in the pro game.

College football is sublime.

 

[Val]

Think there is certainly the appeal for an American football franchise in London - would certainly fill Wemberlee for the 8 games a year - very much being looked at in the US

1 or 2 games would be full not 8, England supporters can't fill it for all their internationals so what chance does a "foreign" sport have.

 

[Val]

College football is sublime.

I watched Georgia play some mob whilst I was in Savannah, it had more fans at the game than most football grounds in the uk could hold, in excess of 35k at it from memory.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

1 or 2 games would be full not 8, England supporters can't fill it for all their internationals so what chance does a "foreign" sport have.

Well the england football team isnt really relevant and every game over the last 4 years ( 3 times a year ) has been a sell out.

 

[c1973]

1 or 2 games would be full not 8, England supporters can't fill it for all their internationals so what chance does a "foreign" sport have.

Maybe more appeal if they took it round the country?

I kinda agree with your earlier post, I'd prefer it if it was only over here as a one of game, even though I do enjoy American Football.......albeit I'm a confused fan supporting both Dolphins and Patriots! Go figure!

 

[Val]

Well the england football team isnt really relevant and every game over the last 4 years ( 3 times a year ) has been a sell out.

No it hasnt

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I watched Georgia play some mob whilst I was in Savannah, it had more fans at the game than most football grounds in the uk could hold, in excess of 35k at it from memory.

The college games get massive crowds.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

No it hasnt

Which ones havent ?

 

[Val]

Which ones havent ?

If I recall correctly you had a game at wembley not 2 or 3 months ago where it was reported that Wembley wouldn't even have 40k at it.

 

[Val]

Maybe more appeal if they took it round the country?

I kinda agree with your earlier post, I'd prefer it if it was only over here as a one of game, even though I do enjoy American Football.......albeit I'm a confused fan supporting both Dolphins and Patriots! Go figure!

Yip, your football team(s) is (are) definitely mixed up

I'm a Lions man and only the Lions as I have family originating in Detroit.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

If I recall correctly you had a game at wembley not 2 or 3 months ago where it was reported that Wembley wouldn't even have 40k at it.

Sorry Im talking the American Football games have all been sold out - i know the Football team ones havent - the England Ladies are gettign more people watching them

 

[Val]

Sorry Im talking the American Football games have all been sold out - i know the Football team ones havent - the England Ladies are gettign more people watching them

Good backtrack :rofl:

 

[HomerJSimpson]

The NFL games will sell out as a spectacle as it's a one off. We had a European league where travelling was within one continent and we all know how that folded and many franchises struggled to get crowds after the initial season. Imagine that over 8 games and the cost involved taking a family to Wembley or wherever it toured to (not withstanding the NFL not liking that idea) and you can see how it becomes cost prohibitive and impacts crowds without the issues it raises for the franchises having to travel to and from the UK

 

[Val]

The NFL games will sell out as a spectacle as it's a one off. We had a European league where travelling was within one continent and we all know how that folded and many franchises struggled to get crowds after the initial season. Imagine that over 8 games and the cost involved taking a family to Wembley or wherever it toured to (not withstanding the NFL not liking that idea) and you can see how it becomes cost prohibitive and impacts crowds without the issues it raises for the franchises having to travel to and from the UK

Spot on

My point which looks to have been missed by phil was that if wembley can't be filled for the national teams national sport (which I think we'd all agree football is) then what chance does it have of filling the national stadium 8 times a year for a foreign aport

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Spot on

My point which looks to have been missed by phil was that if wembley can't be filled for the national teams national sport (which I think we'd all agree football is) then what chance does it have of filling the national stadium 8 times a year for a foreign aport

Because as i said the games there are played there 3 times a year are sold out 10 months in advance - the 3 for next year they expect will be sold out in Jan - the England football team has no relevance.

The foreign import is proving to be massively popular throughout the country.