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International Series Games Announcement, 25th November


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For us UK based Skins fans, this could be one of the most exciting days of the year. If the Skins are announced as playing in London next season, it will be ONE HELL OF A PARTY. Historically as most of you know, the Skins are incredibly well supported over here. The first NFL game shown on British Television was Super Bowl XVII (rig up that Diesel!), and so many fans adopted the Skins from that game onwards.

 

I've been lucky enough to visit the US to see the Skins twice (once at FedEx, once in Miami), and I've been to 6 of the International Series games in London, but I'm not sure anything could top watching us in my home city.

 

I know some Skins fans in the US would begrudge losing a home game to the International Series, and if that happened, the reaction might justifiably be mixed, but for me, it'd be a dream. Fingers crossed.

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For us UK based Skins fans, this could be one of the most exciting days of the year. If the Skins are announced as playing in London next season, it will be ONE HELL OF A PARTY. Historically as most of you know, the Skins are incredibly well supported over here. The first NFL game shown on British Television was Super Bowl XVII (rig up that Diesel!), and so many fans adopted the Skins from that game onwards.

 

I've been lucky enough to visit the US to see the Skins twice (once at FedEx, once in Miami), and I've been to 6 of the International Series games in London, but I'm not sure anything could top watching us in my home city.

 

I know some Skins fans in the US would begrudge losing a home game to the International Series, and if that happened, the reaction might justifiably be mixed, but for me, it'd be a dream. Fingers crossed.

 

Your brother must be really cool flying you out to Miami for your 21st. 

I would imagine the "home team" gets revenue from international games. 

 

It earns a lot of money for the team that gives up the home game.

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It would be typical if the Redskins finally come play a regular season game in England in 2016, just as I relocate to the US (Phoenix).

ha. seriously though are you prepared for the culture shock going from UK to PHX?

I'm hoping it's wrong because it was only one source.

i almost expect the nfl to try to f the redskins. so i assume its right.

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Taylor703, on 25 Nov 2015 - 04:53 AM, said:Taylor703, on 25 Nov 2015 - 04:53 AM, said:

I'm hoping it's wrong because it was only one source.

 

A mixed response, as I expected. How much worse is flying to London from DC compared to flying to San Diego?

 

And don't worry, we'll make it a home game.

hail2skins, on 24 Nov 2015 - 11:37 PM, said:

Thanks for the reminder Sherlock. Anyone know about what time tomorrow the announcement will be made?

 

Boss_Hogg, I've read that fans of teams designated the home team in these games have only had to pay for nine (vice 10) games for that season.

 

2.30pm GMT so 9.30am EST.

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A mixed response, as I expected. How much worse is flying to London from DC compared to flying to San Diego?

 

And don't worry, we'll make it a home game.

 

2.30pm GMT so 9.30pm EST.

If the announcement will be at 230 in the afternoon in the UK today, that'll be 930 this morning here in DC, right?

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Hoping the announcement will be a good one for me. Would love to be able to take my Dad to see another Redskins game in his lifetime, having made the journey across the pond in 2013 with him.

 

If the Skins are indeed coming over, you can count on me to be one of those helping any ES fans planning a trip over to watch the game. Also, an ES London meetup the night before is a must.

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A mixed response, as I expected. How much worse is flying to London from DC compared to flying to San Diego?

And don't worry, we'll make it a home game.

2.30pm GMT so 9.30pm EST.

Trust me dude, I'd be stoked for our fans in England. You guys are just as diehard as the rest of us. I just hate the idea of the redskins losing an home game.

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A mixed response, as I expected. How much worse is flying to London from DC compared to flying to San Diego?

 

And don't worry, we'll make it a home game.

 

2.30pm GMT so 9.30pm EST.

 

Sorry, but the time shown makes no sense. I think you have a PM where you meant to have an AM. Correct? Not trying to nit-pick just making sure I have it right.

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Just wondering how many pounds and ounces does one of these international games cost? :P

 

We're part of the EU now, we're forbidden from using Imperial measurements. But at least we're not part of the Eurozone, so that'll be three shillings and sixpence.

 

From what I hear, the tea vendors at wembley stadium charge ha'penny per china cup.

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Its sad to realize that if it is against GB, we are going to be the "Fluff" team (like JAX / MIA).

 

Either way, I will definitely be looking into a possible trip to the UK for this.  My wife is pissed that I have been to London a few times (for work) and she hasn't.   I just hope that the flights aren't too bad.

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