gftChris Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Yeah Twickers is kinda sucky, I was at Wembley this summer (Liverpool vs Barca) and it's an amazing stadium, though somewhat ruined by shitty corporateness. Like the only food available was a terrible burger for £7 or something. Still, I'll be off to Twickenham. Any idea on the prices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gftChris Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Also @Mods, feel free to merge threads, just wanted to flash the headline up there rather than it getting lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob806 Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Stupid as hell, sorry. It should never, ever be an inter- conference matchup. Giving up a home game there means the Vikings won't visit Cleveland until 2025. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBrown Posted December 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 I was there last week for Tottenham v CSKA and yeah food/drink prices are extortionate but no different to Browns stadium where a can of beer is $9 ! Twickenham is much better for those that would like to visit a pub pre match as Wembley pubs are terrible, Twickenham has lots around the station/stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gftChris Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 I'll be honest, I'm excited to see the Browns (you'd better believe I'll be there) but I agree it's not something that should happen. Preseason game, maybe, but they're clearly looking to build a fanbase for a London franchise which would be stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren15 Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Stores around Twickenham are already stocking up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gftChris Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 I do just hope it's a meaningful game, and that in week 7 or 8 we're not already like 1-6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbedward Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 I do just hope it's a meaningful game, and that in week 7 or 8 we're not already like 1-6. 1-6 would be a huge improvement They should just flex us out of london if we're 1-6 tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gftChris Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 We play the vikings - what will they be like next year? No first round pick thanks to the Bradford trade. A bunch of pending, relatively high priced free agents including both tackles (who have been injured this year, and their line has been horrible as a result). http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/minnesota-vikings/ Then the annual AP question - his cap hit next year is $18m. Bradford's is $17m, btw. Then the Bradford/Bridgewater question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrb12711 Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Stupid as hell, sorry. It should never, ever be an inter- conference matchup. Giving up a home game there means the Vikings won't visit Cleveland until 2025. Do you really care that much about seeing the Vikings? I don't see that being a big deal at all. Well, this will formally give us all an excuse to be drinking by 9:00 a.m. for once! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 I heard on the radio this morning that it is confirmed that the Browns will be playing in London next year, in either week 7 or week 8 vs. the Vikings. It will be considered a home game for the Browns, thus they will lose one game in Cleveland. I will try to check on line to confirm with more details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tour2ma Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 So we get the "B" facility? Early date looks promising for a Wedding anniversary in the Isles, but either will work. Any idea on the prices? Please look into block pricing as well. That was the one serious part of my "your duties" post. Should be discounted and those of us who commit to the trip can PayPal in advance so you don't get stuck. Then if we no show, and you can't resell for face value, the no show is on the hook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gftChris Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 I'm inclined to let one of the retired guys handle that particular duty plus, mrs gft has said she's getting me tickets as a gift of some kind, so I'd be away from the block anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 This Royal Throne of Kings This scepter'd Isle This Earth of Majesty This Seat of Mars This other Eden demi-paradise This Fortress built by nature for herself... This Happy Breed of Men This Little World This precious stone set in the silver sea... This Blessed Plot This Earth This Realm This.....England Richard II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gftChris Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Reminds me of Jerusalem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob806 Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Do you really care that much about seeing the Vikings? I don't see that being a big deal at all. Well, this will formally give us all an excuse to be drinking by 9:00 a.m. for once! Yeah, I actually do. It's piss-poor marketing by the NFL. Look at it this way- the 3 division rivals are a staple. The AFC rotation is a different division every 3 years.The NFC rotation is every 4 years. Then the two remaining games, teams get matched up within their conference in the order of the standings. We've sucked so bad, it seems we always play Jax or Tenn, and either Oak or SD. So my take is simply that if a team has to give up a game for King Goodell, it shouldn't be against an opponent you are at your own stadium once a decade. Makes senses to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorsRpussies Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 If we sent the current team to Britain, I'm certain that would be deemed an act of war. LOL literally spit out my coffee at my desk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrb12711 Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Yeah, I actually do. It's piss-poor marketing by the NFL. Look at it this way- the 3 division rivals are a staple. The AFC rotation is a different division every 3 years.The NFC rotation is every 4 years. Then the two remaining games, teams get matched up within their conference in the order of the standings. We've sucked so bad, it seems we always play Jax or Tenn, and either Oak or SD. So my take is simply that if a team has to give up a game for King Goodell, it shouldn't be against an opponent you are at your own stadium once a decade. Makes senses to me. Yeah, I mean I'm acutely aware of NFL scheduling policies but I wouldn't be losing sleep over not seeing the Vikings play even if it's a long time from now. I'd personally much rather see AFC battles (assuming the Browns are ever good) that might actually matter for playoff purposes than an NFC game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wargograw Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Was planning on getting engaged this summer. Ring fund may just have taken a little hit.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Yeah, I actually do. It's piss-poor marketing by the NFL. Look at it this way- the 3 division rivals are a staple. The AFC rotation is a different division every 3 years.The NFC rotation is every 4 years. Then the two remaining games, teams get matched up within their conference in the order of the standings. We've sucked so bad, it seems we always play Jax or Tenn, and either Oak or SD. So my take is simply that if a team has to give up a game for King Goodell, it shouldn't be against an opponent you are at your own stadium once a decade. Makes senses to me. At this point, Browns would play both in London and San Diego. Those are both good road trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Yeah, I mean I'm acutely aware of NFL scheduling policies but I wouldn't be losing sleep over not seeing the Vikings play even if it's a long time from now. I'd personally much rather see AFC battles (assuming the Browns are ever good) that might actually matter for playoff purposes than an NFC game. Funny thing is that in my mother's family, two of the 6 girls became War Brides. My mom came her to Northeast Ohio.. The other sister, my aunt went with her husband to St. Paul, Minnesota. So, in my family that branch are Vikings fans, and I am a Browns fan. And while our parents were born in Ireland, they grew up in the south of England, not far in London...in Gillingham (which, I think is where one of our British denizens on here lives). We have had family reunions in Ireland, but perhaps we could meet up in Merry Ole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck The Frowns Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Thank God the Minutemen were not as inept as the Browns. Nevertheless....it would be a great road trip. Meeting up with Howie/Gareth/Mac/gft/London Brown and the rest of the British crew there would be cool. I could visit relatives. I just need to renew my passport and get over my eye problems....and find some money......and get approval from my wife to go alone because she would have to stay home and work. The last hurdle would be the hardest. No problem. Just go to the U.K. for treatment of your eye problem. This should placate your wife. Could do a go-fund-me for the airfare. Buy into National Health plan in UK, Go to game. Come home. Sending the Browns over is reprisal for burning the White House and sending us the Sex Pistols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 No problem. Just go to the U.K. for treatment of your eye problem. This should placate your wife. Could do a go-fund-me for the airfare. Buy into National Health plan in UK, Go to game. Come home. Sending the Browns over is reprisal for burning the White House and sending us the Sex Pistols. Good point.....even better yet, perhaps I should get my Irish passport, which I am entitled to as a dual citizen (because my Mom was an Irish citizen). That would give me free reign across the whole EU...including the right to hold a job. (but then, there is that whole Brexit thing). And if not revenge for the Sex Pistols....at least for the Bay City Rollers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browns149 Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 I'm glad I only have to buy 9 games next year. Now if we can stop having to buy exhibition games...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 I'm glad I only have to buy 9 games next year. Now if we can stop having to buy exhibition games...... lol... It did occur to me last nite that thanks to the London game a higher percentage of your 2017 outlay will be for the preseason... My name is Tour... and I'm here to help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 So, look at this article: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/american-football/2016/12/13/nfl-announces-four-london-games-2017-ravens-browns-cardinals/ It says in there somewhere that the "perennially hapless" Browns will be making their London debut next year. It also notes that the other teams playing in London include: The Ravens, Cardinals, Vikings, Jaguars, Dolphins, Saints. But lets be clear.....The Browns have MORE Championships than these 6 other teams COMBINED possess. 8 vs. 7. When you add the Rams in with their 3 titles the count then becomes: Browns 8 titles....all other London playing teams 10 titles...in history. So, go piss up a rope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 By the way....I have already check out my timeshare exchange company website......and I have found some VERY reasonable options to stay in England. These are in Canterbury...which is not a far commute from London...60miles. A 2BR place that could bunk up to 6 people. Anyone game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBrown Posted December 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Canterbury is a very nice place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 60 miles? That's a long way to crawl... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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