'Skins_&_'Stons Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 :puke::puke::puke::puke: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/american_football/8016358.stm Click the link for the full article. NFL in talks on London Super Bowl By Tim Love The NFL has had 'substantive talks' with officials in London about holding the Super Bowl in the city, a senior league official has told BBC Sport. 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. "We have had very substantive conversations with the city of London. We've got to the point of exploring the bid document," he added. Visit London, the capital's official visitor organisation, confirmed that it was pursuing a long-term ambition to bring the Super Bowl to the city. "Ever since the NFL began playing games in London we have been in discussions with the NFL about what is involved in staging Super Bowl from the host city perspective," said commercial director David Hornby. "It continues to be something we discuss on a regular basis, without there being any specific timetable or plan in place." The venues for the next three Super Bowls have already been decided with Dolphin Stadium in Florida, Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Texas and the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indiana putting together successful bids. But London has become the focal point for the NFL's desire to expand the sport globally, and bringing the sport's showpiece event to the city appears to be a real possibility. Mark Waller, NFL Head of Sales and Marketing, said: "The NFL is a global property, has a global audience, and London is an incredible city from a sports fan's perspective. I don't think it's an unrealistic prospect at all." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 :doh: As if the crazy ticket prices aren't enough, now we have to fly across the freaking Atlantic to go the the SB? Not that I've ever to been to one, but if the Skins made it I might consider shelling out the $. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuraitengai Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 if goodell does this, it will be the stupidest thing hes ever done. it wont matter much to the fans watching from home, unless they have to play it at some weird time in the afternoon. since playing it at the usual time its done here would be like 5am in london or something. but he would be alienating all the fans of the two super bowl teams who then wouldnt be able to fly to england to go to the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stophovr6 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 **** that. **** that with a big ****ing stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Goodell is such a toolbox. The only thing he want's to do is leave his "fingerprint" on the game. Impeach Goodell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eli to Burress Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Since when did the NFL care about the fans of the two teams playing in the game? This would be all about the money they'd stand to make and nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Godfather Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 No ****ing Way!!! I'm tired of this London stuff. If they want football, they can start their own league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsGuy Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 if goodell does this, it will be the stupidest thing hes ever done. it wont matter much to the fans watching from home, unless they have to play it at some weird time in the afternoon. since playing it at the usual time its done here would be like 5am in london or something.but he would be alienating all the fans of the two super bowl teams who then wouldnt be able to fly to england to go to the game. They couldn't keep the game when they normally start it (around 6:30pm on the East Coast of the U.S.) b/c it would be like 11:30pm or midnight over in London. To start the game a 7 or 8 o'clock at night in London, it would have to start about 2 or 3 o'clock in the afternoon here on the East coast of the U.S. That means the game would be on about 11:00 am or Noon out on the West Coast. Who wants to watch a Super Bowl at 11am in the morning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Skins_&_'Stons Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 I think the next UEFA European Championship should be played in East St. Louis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 They couldn't keep the game when they normally start it (around 6:30pm on the East Coast of the U.S.) b/c it would be like 11:30pm or midnight over in London.To start the game a 7 or 8 o'clock at night in London, it would have to start about 2 or 3 o'clock in the afternoon here on the East coast of the U.S. That means the game would be on about 11:00 am or Noon out on the West Coast. Who wants to watch a Super Bowl at 11am in the morning? Remember before the NFL became real popular, most SB's started about 2 or 3 PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 if goodell does this, it will be the stupidest thing hes ever done. it wont matter much to the fans watching from home, unless they have to play it at some weird time in the afternoon. since playing it at the usual time its done here would be like 5am in london or something.but he would be alienating all the fans of the two super bowl teams who then wouldnt be able to fly to england to go to the game. Why exactly wouldn't they be able to fly to London? Ticket prices to london are comparable to tickets across the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I think the next UEFA European Championship should be played in East St. Louis. In DC would be better. I'd friggin LOVE IT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuryYourDuke Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Goooooooodell has no idea the ****storm that will rain down on him if he actually tries to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirClintonPortis Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 In London funny talk Football is soccer you all 5 bucks Big Ben bawls... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsGuy Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Remember before the NFL became real popular, most SB's started about 2 or 3 PM. That was then... this is now. Some folks out on the West Coast would still be in church when the SB started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevilhimself Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I am from the UK and I read this and thought WTF !!! I can see London or out of US city hosting the pro bowl but the Superbowl is just too important to the US Cities and fans ... it is not just the game but the week leading up to it . ...for this to happen . This is beyond dumb...this is monumentally insane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 the field at wimbley is horrible..no way they try to play there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disturbed1 Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 The Super Bowl is OUR well .......... super bowl. It should never go out side the US!!! NEVER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I got an idea.. if the euros admit that we have the REAL version of football(futbol) then I can agree to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinC Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I'm from the UK but I really can't see this happening. Aside from the 5 hour time difference to the East Coast and 8 to the West there is the weather issue. Feb in England gives you a really good chance of cold and rain. Add a poor surface at Wembley and you have a potential mud bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpillian Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Might play a big part in getting the NFL a more global audience. Given what the NFL is today, as compared where it was 30 years ago -- who knows where it will be 30 years from now. My guess is the proposal is meant to go along with the NFL's broader, longer term ambitions. If the NFL is getting better penetration in the European market ... if the NFL feels this will help them expand further overseas ... if the venue turns out to be financially lucrative enough. Lotsa ifs. But I could see it being not so crazy an idea at some point. Or perhaps it'll never go outside the US. :whoknows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIXX99 Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I would start a boycott of the Super Bowl. We would make sure the NFL lost their *** on it and it would never happen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 London's just scouting so they can do something similar for the Olympics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 London's just scouting so they can do something similar for the Olympics. They have the Olympics in '12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHendrix Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I think the next UEFA European Championship should be played in East St. Louis. In DC would be better. I'd friggin LOVE IT. Any game where you bounce the ball off your head makes me sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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