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NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
London49ers:
maybe theyd ressurrect NFL Europe or the World league properly again? I'm assuming they'd be pretty wary of doing that again though, at least for a few more years to ensure that theres a sustained interest. I know after last years game at Wembley, the TV viewing figures in the UK increased by 70% for the rest of the season after the Giants and Phins came to town. Theres always been a big cult following in the UK, and plenty of small british teams playing, but I've definitely seen an increase in 'visible' fans since last year - more jerseys being noticed around not only London, but much further afield too. damn, its making me misty eyed about the Monarchs now! lol
as for jetlag, yup, its a killer, especially from the US to the UK, although I've always found abusing the free bar privileges (on some flights) ensures that I sleep like a baby and wake up pretty fresh (although in need of some dirty food!) when I arrive!
ScottishNiner:
There's 3 or 4 of us from Scotland trying to get tickets and come down for this. Although they do include a Bears fan and a Cowboys fan!!!
At the moment I'm thinking I might just come down anyway and sample the "atmosphere". ;)
If there's a 'Dise gathering, let me know.
London49ers:
Hey Scottish, good to hear from you. Yeah, there'll definitely be a Dise gathering, so the more the merrier (and dont worry, there'll be other fans there too). Its definitely worth coming down for, its an amazing day, both before, during and after the game. the next round of tickets go on sale in July - I'm still in the lottery for a code to have the chance of buying tickets on Ticketmaster, and seeing as Grid was so kind as to give me his earlier so I secured tickets, if I get a code I can forward it onto you if you like? it'll be for a maximum of 4 tickets.
me and Grid will keep monitoring whos coming and we can arrange things fully nearer the time - pick a meeting location (plenty of pubs near Wembley, and theres always a few 'tailgate' parties - i use the term loosely as theres no parking at Wembley, so no true tailgating! But Brit teams organise a few - I went to a big Colchester Gladiators pre game party last year which was fun!), time etc.
ScottishNiner:
--- Quote from: London49ers on June 06, 2008, 11:20:38 AM ---the next round of tickets go on sale in July - I'm still in the lottery for a code to have the chance of buying tickets on Ticketmaster, and seeing as Grid was so kind as to give me his earlier so I secured tickets, if I get a code I can forward it onto you if you like? it'll be for a maximum of 4 tickets.
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I think one of my guys is in the July lottery too. But if you get a code that would be fantastic, cheers London. :)
London49ers:
Not a problem mate :)
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