Augie Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 42 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said: Is it that big of a problem that the Bills play one game in London every seven to ten years? Really? I guess they can go back to 6 preseason games and 14 regular season games if that makes some people feel better. The league is trying to give fans the most advanced notice they can so that people can plan ahead and make a trip out of it. It would certainly be nice to know the dates, but that will come in time. At least people can plan vacation time and save accordingly if they are truly interested. I don’t love it, but I can live with it, especially if we make it a family adventure. I’m the only one in my family who has never been to London. That should be corrected and it was already on the short list of travel options we have created for the upcoming year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 5 minutes ago, Augie said: It would certainly be nice to know the dates, but that will come in time. At least people can plan vacation time and save accordingly if they are truly interested. I don’t love it, but I can live with it, especially if we make it a family adventure. I’m the only one in my family who has never been to London. That should be corrected and it was already on the short list of travel options we have created for the upcoming year. You’re welcome to tag along with us Augie. We’ll show you around. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said: You’re welcome to tag along with us Augie. We’ll show you around. 👍 Careful, I just may take you up on that! 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Almighty Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Well this sucks the big linguini 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartanBill67 Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 As a Scotland based Bills fan this is great news! I made the trip over to Buffalo for my first ever NFL game (vs Packers in Oct) I wanted to avoid all London games until I could make my first game in Buffalo with the Bills Mafia!! But now I’ve been, I’m delighted to get a chance to possibly catch two games next season, one in London and hopefully another in Buffalo! 🥳🥳 if anyone is going to come over for it, look at flights into Scotland if you are staying for a week, it’s only 1.5 hour flight down to London from here, can’t recommend it enough! London is a good place to visit but Scotland is by far nicer and way more friendlier….. it’s like visiting NYC and ignoring the state (especially the western part)!! Go Bills 🦬🦬🏴 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathersnowman Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Finally i live in London, 45 mins from the Tottenham stadium. im sure its there, if at Wembley 1 hr away. Mafia if you get the chance to go to the Tottenham stadium its the best stadium in the UK. just Hope the games in October/November as on holiday in sept.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 (edited) North London (and London) are (Buffalo Bills) RED (white, and blue): Edited January 19, 2023 by Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieEm Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 9 hours ago, Donuts and Doritos said: You are absolutely right. I stand corrected. Must have been an old article. Thanks. Likely they were the road team so they may still have never lost a home game to international play. However as it does impact them financially I expect they shall continue to refuse being home team anywhere but lambeau. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsgoodtime Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Not a fan. But it is what it is. If we win the SB this year they can play in Ukraine next year for all I care. I kid, only from a safety perspective lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 They usually announce the date of the international games well in advance of the regular season games being announced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 I was always against losing a home game for the Toronto series and I'm against this. For the Bills and the other AFC teams that have to give up a home game, it puts all at a disadvantage to the teams that get 9 real home games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Sure beats Toronto. I'm in! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Will the Premier League presumably be in season then? If they play on Saturdays, may be a great sports weekend "double dip" opportunity. London is such a great city--I'll definitely look into going.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milanos Milano Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 12 hours ago, SageAgainstTheMachine said: Pip pip I have great expectations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) Edited January 20, 2023 by The Wiz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 2 hours ago, frostbitmic said: I was always against losing a home game for the Toronto series and I'm against this. For the Bills and the other AFC teams that have to give up a home game, it puts all at a disadvantage to the teams that get 9 real home games. Agree with you. At least they spread the “wealth” around (except with Jacksonville!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeFrommStateFarm Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 You should know that the British drink their beer warm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trock Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 After losing a home game this year, I expect this to be an away game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djp14150 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 2 hours ago, frostbitmic said: I was always against losing a home game for the Toronto series and I'm against this. For the Bills and the other AFC teams that have to give up a home game, it puts all at a disadvantage to the teams that get 9 real home games. partnof thr plan around the 17 the gsmes was it to be a neutral site %( mostly international) of course thry could have it rotate among divisions and afc- nfc back and forth of international game hosts 3 minutes ago, Trock said: After losing a home game this year, I expect this to be an away game. i don’t see this coming out if it was a road game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl2526 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 14 hours ago, GunnerBill said: But it is a 9 home game season. So you only lose the bonus game. This year, Buffalo had 8 home games. Next year, as you note, buffalo was to get 9 home games. As for me, I don't care that much, except that we have no idea who will broadcast that game. I can get most networks that broadcast NFL games except ESPN. If ESPN is the network for that game, I will miss it. For those who would relish 9 home games because they go to every one they can, Buffalo won't have a 9 game home schedule until 2025. Someone might not think that's very fair. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookie Man Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 We're on to England? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Id for sure be interested. I loved London 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 49 minutes ago, BigAl2526 said: This year, Buffalo had 8 home games. Next year, as you note, buffalo was to get 9 home games. As for me, I don't care that much, except that we have no idea who will broadcast that game. I can get most networks that broadcast NFL games except ESPN. If ESPN is the network for that game, I will miss it. For those who would relish 9 home games because they go to every one they can, Buffalo won't have a 9 game home schedule until 2025. Someone might not think that's very fair. There's a good argument to be made about PSLs and taxmoney with the new stadium. These games are BS when the new stadium gets built. We are always giving our money away to overseas while the elite billionaire get richer. It's us that pay for it. +6:00 UTC from here. At least keep it the regular time here... Make it a night game there. 0900 here is also BS. I am in church then. 😆 😏 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Darragh Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 I'll be there, it's half as far for me as traveling to Buffalo. Just a warning: the Bills have lost every game I've been to, in 4 different stadiums (Rockpile, Ralph, Oakland and NE). Will this be the one to turn my luck around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathersnowman Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 just a little warning if you intend to travel.. london is going through train strikes. some lines will not run on weekends.. this will cause issues getting to the game depending where you stay..please plan ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritBill Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 7 hours ago, Trock said: After losing a home game this year, I expect this to be an away game. It's a home game. I don't think the NFL could've made it any more obvious. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trock Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 14 hours ago, BritBill said: It's a home game. I don't think the NFL could've made it any more obvious. I don’t think so. Wouldn’t be fair to season ticket holders 2 years in a row. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 On 1/19/2023 at 7:07 AM, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Air BnB at your place? 34 people in sleeping bags on the floor, with beans on toast for brekky? 🤔 I’m so there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 10 minutes ago, Don Otreply said: I’m so there! PM me your nudes. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 16 minutes ago, Trock said: I don’t think so. Wouldn’t be fair to season ticket holders 2 years in a row. From the Bills press release: The Bills' London game will replace one of the team's designated nine home games on the 2023 schedule. The Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots are among the other teams selected for the international games. 15 hours ago, Dan Darragh said: I'll be there, it's half as far for me as traveling to Buffalo. Just a warning: the Bills have lost every game I've been to, in 4 different stadiums (Rockpile, Ralph, Oakland and NE). Will this be the one to turn my luck around? No. Stay home. 14 hours ago, fathersnowman said: just a little warning if you intend to travel.. london is going through train strikes. some lines will not run on weekends.. this will cause issues getting to the game depending where you stay..please plan ahead. Will they still be on strike 10 months from now? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl2526 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Whatever the league might say, playing in England will never be a home game in terms of accessibility to the bulk of home town fans or in terms of an advantage in the game, estimated by oddsmakers to normally be worth about 3 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Thinking about going to the game and visiting London for the first time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 8 hours ago, Just Jack said: Will they still be on strike 10 months from now? It is 7 months and counting. The Government is using it to play gesture politics. The way our privatised rail system works is the companies cannot make an offer to the Union without sign off from the Secretary of State for Transport. Twice in the process the rail companies and the unions have felt like they were close to an agreement and both times the Secretary of State (two different ones given that we have had more versions of this Government in the last year than even I can count) has refused to approve it. I would hope it is over by October.... but it is not certain, sadly. 2 hours ago, Big Turk said: Thinking about going to the game and visiting London for the first time Definitely worth it. I might be biaised but it is a fabulous city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 On 1/19/2023 at 4:48 PM, Augie said: Careful, I just may take you up on that! 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irv Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 I'm going to the La Brea Tar Pits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeesforclosers Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 3 hours ago, GunnerBill said: Definitely worth it. I might be biaised but it is a fabulous city. One day, the NFL will play a game north of the Watford Gap. Maybe. Who knows. The north isn't really allowed to have nice things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 On 1/19/2023 at 7:19 PM, BigAl2526 said: This year, Buffalo had 8 home games. Next year, as you note, buffalo was to get 9 home games. As for me, I don't care that much, except that we have no idea who will broadcast that game. I can get most networks that broadcast NFL games except ESPN. If ESPN is the network for that game, I will miss it. For those who would relish 9 home games because they go to every one they can, Buffalo won't have a 9 game home schedule until 2025. Someone might not think that's very fair. It happens to teams every year. It will continue to teams every year. It’s the price teams have to pay to play in the NFL. Not a big deal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Coffeesforclosers said: One day, the NFL will play a game north of the Watford Gap. Maybe. Who knows. The north isn't really allowed to have nice things. I’ve been to a match at Watford. Cool little town! What is the ‘gap’? I hadn’t heard that term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Coffeesforclosers said: One day, the NFL will play a game north of the Watford Gap. Maybe. Who knows. The north isn't really allowed to have nice things. It is a question of where though. Needs at least 60k capacity by the time you have taken seats out for the beches etc. That is without two big locker rooms and other facilities. The only one big enough in the north is Old Trafford and it is a ***** tip right now. Maybe when United have done the rennovation that becomes an option but that is at least 4 or 5 years away. 3 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said: I’ve been to a match at Watford. Cool little town! What is the ‘gap’? I hadn’t heard that term. Watford gap is not in Watford. Well, it is... but not THAT Watford. It is an area in Northamptonshire, south midlands, around a village also called Watford. It is famous for a service station on the M1 motorway that carries the name "Watford Gap". Common misconception (even among Brits) that it is in the town of Watford that you were referring to. Edited January 21, 2023 by GunnerBill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: It is a question of where though. Needs at least 60k capacity by the time you have taken seats out for the beches etc. That is without two big locker rooms and other facilities. The only one big enough in the north is Old Trafford and it is a ***** tip right now. Maybe when United have done the rennovation that becomes an option but that is at least 4 or 5 years away. The new Everton stadium isn’t going to be large enough? The renderings look awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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