Report: Patriots to Play Rams in London for 2012 Season

Clonamery · Jan 20, 2012

PatsWickedPissah said:
Once again the fruits of our Colonial labor continue to be exploited by British Imperialists.
I blame Tories like Bob Kraft.

If he were a Tory, wouldn't the game be in Nova Scotia?

Deus Irae · Jan 20, 2012

Leemo said:
Out of curiosity how old are you? You sound like a 4 year old child who won't share his toys. Its like having a 9th home games for the pats as we have so many fans over here. Kraft wants to globalize the patriots brand, the nfl wants to increase its fans. Its a no brainer to send over arguably the best team in the league. I don't understand at all why you're kicking up such a fuss.

Why should fans here ever be happy that a game's being taken out of the country?

BTW, the NFL has tried to globalize the sport before. You may have heard of the WLAF, The World league, NFL Europe and NFL Europa.

Scouse Patriot · Jan 20, 2012

Garbanza said:
I've been to Europe, South America, all North America and the Caribbean. Loved it all. I just want my games HERE.

Your games are there 99% of the time. If your a St Louis fan then I can see the point of losing a home game you probably may have attended, or the team losing any advantage gained from their own venue and crowds but NE are the away team.

You'll be watching it on TV just as you would if they were in San Fran.

MSU · Jan 20, 2012

Damnit, can't they just send the Jets or something? And I thought they went two years ago, shouldn't some other team have to go through that pointless bullcrap?

TheGodInAGreyHoodie · Jan 20, 2012

Garbanza said:
Just read that the Rams will be hosting the game in London for three years. Rams fans just got hosed.[/QUOTE]

Both of them.

Big-T · Jan 20, 2012

MSU said:
Damnit, can't they just send the Jets or something?

Hey! We don't want them over here

TheGodInAGreyHoodie · Jan 20, 2012

Big-T said:
Hey! We don't want them over here

Neither do we.

Big-T · Jan 20, 2012

TheGodInAGreyHoodie said:
Neither do we.

Try and palm them off on another country then

rojo8401 · Jan 20, 2012

Cheers to all our English Pats fans!

NinjaZX6R · Jan 20, 2012

MSU said:
Damnit, can't they just send the Jets or something? And I thought they went two years ago, shouldn't some other team have to go through that pointless bullcrap?

England doesn't allow thugs and felons across the pond?

Big-T · Jan 20, 2012

NinjaZX6R said:
England doesn't allow thugs and felons across the pond?

We used to just send them to Australia

Stoke city patriots · Jan 20, 2012

Hey fellow pats fans..

Been reading now and again for about a year without joining up due to not really having the time, but after the Wembley news it put me on a massive high and I thought why not! Quality news about London for me as I missed the game in 09, and thought I would never get to watch a Pats game!
They probably got booed last time because we all love an underdog here in the uk but I'm sure the boos will be quieter this year unless people want a flying headbutt from GRONK

warx · Jan 20, 2012

Calciumee said:
I did hear a few 'f**k you Brady' from behind me, but the guy soon shut up!

I was trash talking some guy who started to talk **** when the Pats were well in control. I remember questioning where he was going when leaving quite early. I'm not a nice guy it turns out.

THELAWFIRM226 · Jan 20, 2012

Does anyone know why the Rams are playing over there for the next 3 years? I mean if we're attempting to gain popularity across the world, you'd think the freakin Rams wouldn't be our showcase.

italian pat patriot · Jan 20, 2012

today is a great day for us Pats Fans in Europe - great - awesome !!!

i'm allready excited !!!

PATSYLICIOUS · Jan 20, 2012

This is wonderful news, one less away game. Kraft knows best

Dobbo · Jan 20, 2012

Boooooommmmmmm!!!!!

Gronk! Gronk! Gronk!

Garbanza · Jan 20, 2012

Scouse Patriot said:
Your games are there 99% of the time. If your a St Louis fan then I can see the point of losing a home game you probably may have attended, or the team losing any advantage gained from their own venue and crowds but NE are the away team.

You'll be watching it on TV just as you would if they were in San Fran.

Of course I'll be watching. I'll also be annoyed at how little the crowd, generally speaking, understands. It's no fault of their own....it's not a marquee sport in Europe.

Sorry, I don't like it. I'm sure the Pats Fans in England are thrilled....and good for them.

Garbanza · Jan 20, 2012

Leemo said:
Out of curiosity how old are you? You sound like a 4 year old child who won't share his toys. Its like having a 9th home games for the pats as we have so many fans over here. Kraft wants to globalize the patriots brand, the nfl wants to increase its fans. Its a no brainer to send over arguably the best team in the league. I don't understand at all why you're kicking up such a fuss.

...I'm 5 years old. And, no, I do not want you playing with my toys.

Playing overseas stinks. I guarantee that all the players feel the same....they just won't say it to the press.

Garbanza · Jan 20, 2012

Calciumee said:
Why does it bother you if they did?

And unless you were going to the game, why does it matter if it's in the US or the UK? It kicks off at 6pm GMT, making it a 1PM EST start!

While you are complaining, remember the NFL is a business, and they are just trying to make more money!

yes, it's a business...and like some many other businesses, I don't like the business sent over-seas...even for one game.

This reminds me of the idiots that call their football teams' owner a good man....same "good man" that charges ridiculous PSL fees. 'Gimme a break.

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