redskin faithful Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Looks like the Redskins are staying out of the UK at least for another season.:applause: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/11306742 LONDON -- The first 70,000 tickets for the NFL's third regular-season game in London have been sold, with 20,000 bought in the first seven minutes of availability, the NFL said Tuesday. The New England Patriots will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 25 at Wembley Stadium. The previous two NFL games were also sellouts. "We have been delighted with the way fans have got behind the game, especially considering the challenging economic climate," NFL UK managing director Alistair Kirkwood said in a statement. "The response is indicative of the must-see nature of our game and the place it has cemented in the UK sports calendar." In addition to those already sold, more tickets have recently been made available to the public, though the NFL did not say how many. At a later date, fans in New England and Tampa Bay will have a chance to purchase tickets. The NFL first staged a regular-season game in London in 2007, when the New York Giants beat the Miami Dolphins 13-10. Last year, the New Orleans Saints beat the San Diego Chargers 37-32. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman#21 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Thank G-D...expecially if it would be a home game that would stink..though this is pretty cool for the people in London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor 36 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I'm not sure that the Redskins will ever play in London during the regular season, though, if they did, I'm sure it would be an away game. No way the League passes on the revenue that a stadium as large as FedEx makes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 This was known during the season, so I guess this makes it official. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Comrade2000 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 That's why Goodell is hoping to expand the regular season for the next contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 If the Redskins do ever have to play in London, I hope it is considered an away game, is in mid season, and we have a decent team to show case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Comrade2000 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 If the Redskins do ever have to play in London, I hope it is considered an away game, is in mid season, and we have a decent team to show case. Not as long as Snyder is owner. We would would our ineptitude to an international audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHendrix Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 If the Redskins do ever have to play in London, I hope it is considered an away game, is in mid season, and we have a decent team to show case. If the Redskins do ever have to play in London, I hope it is in the preseason and our team doesn't have any real shot at the SB that year which may be wrecked by such an arduous Trans-Atlantic trek. I think it's great to have the NFL in Europe. I think it's not great to have the NFL in Europe during the regular season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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