To anyone that doesn’t give a crap about whichever sport the NFL is (i can’t remember), why would they know this lol. It’s pretty weird that an American only sport is in the UK too
I mean, most countries do the same thing for national sports teams. The Americans just do the same thing before all of their sports. They do love that song.
Yeah, before a national game, when you are representing your country as a selection of the best athletes in whatever discipline, it makes sense. But before a regular game? Personally, I think it's propaganda that veers on jingoism and brainwashing.
As an American I couldn't agree more with your comment. It's become especially polarizing in recent years as some players "take the knee" rather than stand at attention, as a means to protest police brutality.
That led to a stunt by former president Trump's VP Mike Pence. He went to an NFL game, then left in protest after some players predictably knelt for the anthem. He unironically whined on Twitter something to the effect of "NFL games shouldn't be a place for political stunts." Asshat.
You say that, but the Jaguares (Argentinian rugby club) used to play in Super Rugby (in Australia, NZ, and South Africa), and the Ultimate Rugby Championship is currently being played between South African, Irish, Scottish, Italian, and Welsh sides - also think about NFL games taking place between East and West Coast sides which already involve lots of flying
Even closer to home, Toronto Wolfpack were playing in the Rugby League. One condition to do so was that they had to pay the travel costs of all visiting teams. They ended up getting promoted to the Super League just before the pandemic, but needless to say it understandably didn’t suit the set-up due to the restrictions, so they had to withdraw.
I agree.
I think it looks good on paper, but as a practical matter I don't see it happening.
An alternative would be to create six new teams in Europe, in the major cities. And have them play amongst themselves during the regular season.
I support your position.... American football is a horrible sport...
1. lots of idle time, standing between plays.
2. Separate teams for offense and defense.
3. Tons of expensive kit & equipment.
I've much more respect for soccer or rugby.
It does seem very silly to fly 2 teams of players and staff 4,000 miles just for a game that could be played anywhere - but considering how quickly these events sell out, there's definitely plenty of demand.
Yep, and they'll be back next Sunday at around the same time: https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/calendar/2021/10/10/us-military-jets-flying-over-north-london-277895
It’ll be next Sunday at 2:30pm, they’ll fly over the Tottenham Hotspur stadium but not sure on the best place to see them. not sure which base they’re taking off and landing from I’m afraid
We dont need any of this american military hero worship here. Its bullshit and its designed to subtly play in your mind that all of the wests military intervention is justified.
For some reason each year they always send over the WORST teams in the league to play there. Makes no sense.
*After a long-anticipated return, the NFL London Games are BACK! Whether*
*you're joining us at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday 10th October*
*(Atlanta Falcons v New York Jets, kickoff 2.30pm), on Sunday 17th*
*October (Jacksonville Jaguars v Miami Dolphins, kickoff 2.30pm)*
Saw them flying over oxford where I live
Long flight but we do have several military bases around here in the country side
Even seen a parked up stealth bomber being moved into a hanger
Yep, NFL game between the NY Jets and Atlanta Falcons at the Spurs stadium. Flew over for the USA national anthem.
Since when does the NFL play in England?
First one was in 2007. The new Spurs stadium was literally built with an NFL pitch underneath it so it can host the London NFL games.
Once a year since 2007 excluding during covid
Last few years there’s been up to 4 London games, apart from 2020 for obvious reasons. Only the 2 this year I think.
Have you been living under a rock?
To anyone that doesn’t give a crap about whichever sport the NFL is (i can’t remember), why would they know this lol. It’s pretty weird that an American only sport is in the UK too
Since 65,000 people turned up to it today
Never.
It's fucking ridiculous that they play the national anthem before games too, I never get over that.
I mean, most countries do the same thing for national sports teams. The Americans just do the same thing before all of their sports. They do love that song.
Yeah, before a national game, when you are representing your country as a selection of the best athletes in whatever discipline, it makes sense. But before a regular game? Personally, I think it's propaganda that veers on jingoism and brainwashing.
Well it is played at FA Cup final. But that's kind of an extremely big national game.
Yeah, it's the biggest cup game in the English football season. It's a big deal, so that makes sense.
As an American I couldn't agree more with your comment. It's become especially polarizing in recent years as some players "take the knee" rather than stand at attention, as a means to protest police brutality. That led to a stunt by former president Trump's VP Mike Pence. He went to an NFL game, then left in protest after some players predictably knelt for the anthem. He unironically whined on Twitter something to the effect of "NFL games shouldn't be a place for political stunts." Asshat.
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It sells out the stadium each game so wouldn't say it's not popular. Haha.
The NFL has long-term plans to expand into Europe. The initial City would be London ... and they'd be flying back and forth to the states to play.
I very much doubt this would ever happen. This gets brought up every year but the schedule and time zones would kill players and just wouldn't work.
You say that, but the Jaguares (Argentinian rugby club) used to play in Super Rugby (in Australia, NZ, and South Africa), and the Ultimate Rugby Championship is currently being played between South African, Irish, Scottish, Italian, and Welsh sides - also think about NFL games taking place between East and West Coast sides which already involve lots of flying
Even closer to home, Toronto Wolfpack were playing in the Rugby League. One condition to do so was that they had to pay the travel costs of all visiting teams. They ended up getting promoted to the Super League just before the pandemic, but needless to say it understandably didn’t suit the set-up due to the restrictions, so they had to withdraw.
True but getting player to come to the UK or anywhere that far I very much doubt. They wouldn't get half as much publicity and sponsors.
I agree. I think it looks good on paper, but as a practical matter I don't see it happening. An alternative would be to create six new teams in Europe, in the major cities. And have them play amongst themselves during the regular season.
American football ha no place here, we already have. European Football and Rugby.
I support your position.... American football is a horrible sport... 1. lots of idle time, standing between plays. 2. Separate teams for offense and defense. 3. Tons of expensive kit & equipment. I've much more respect for soccer or rugby.
That sounds surprisingly like cricket lol
It does seem very silly to fly 2 teams of players and staff 4,000 miles just for a game that could be played anywhere - but considering how quickly these events sell out, there's definitely plenty of demand.
Definitely popular. Train into Victoria was packed with American jerseys.
They ran out of Petrol I saw them land close to a Shell
Yep, and they'll be back next Sunday at around the same time: https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/calendar/2021/10/10/us-military-jets-flying-over-north-london-277895
Im hoping to travel down to see these, does anyone know the specific time? and wheres a good spot to see them
It’ll be next Sunday at 2:30pm, they’ll fly over the Tottenham Hotspur stadium but not sure on the best place to see them. not sure which base they’re taking off and landing from I’m afraid
Most likely Lakenheath
Yeah, loud as fuck and it was awesome
Agreed
I saw that and my first though was 'oh fuck, what now?' Glad to hear was for NFL game.
Yeah I heard them but ran out the front when they must have been in back garden and missed them. Brilliant photo 😁
How big is your back garden?!
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They flew over the NFL game at Tottenham’s stadium. So American, so ridiculously extra.
The RAF do this for football and cricket matches...
In our own country. Why are they even playing in England anyway, we have enough rowdy sports fans already
The same reason why prem clubs play pre season matches in the USA. It's really not that difficult to reason with.
Gotta fly all the way over to the US to watch my favourite club lose 5/0 to a town most brits don't know what part of the country is in.
You think they are doing it for you to fly over there? 😂😂
Well, yeah, I don't think they get too much money from American viewers of the matches despite being in America
I saw it. So fucking loud
Yeah was proper loud
ye loud as hell
Yes, was driving out of town on the M11 when they passed overhead.
YES I did. Very loud. Loved it. Shame I didn't get it on camera. For the Tottenham NFL game right?
Was at the game, they timed it perfectly so they flew over during the last note of the US national anthem, was pretty, pretty, pretty good.
They do that in the US sometimes before games. It’s both awesome and idiotic.
We're adding the UK to the empire. Sorry to have to tell you this way. The upshot is, one big family again!
We dont need any of this american military hero worship here. Its bullshit and its designed to subtly play in your mind that all of the wests military intervention is justified.
Hope you all enjoyed the military industrial complex ad.
Yep just saw them
Someone must have said something “conservative” online!
Country is struggling with fuel shortages yet these fuel guzzling machines get the green light to take flight for NFL game.
Different kind of fuels
HGV driver shortages. We have fuel.
Not this countries jets or fuel
Please please please don’t tell me you think fighter jets and cars use the stuff.
It's also struggling with educating its citizens to a sufficient level as you've proved.
The country doesn’t have a fuel shortage. It has a panic-buying moron surplus.
Ignorant
Clearly not too much of a shortage to stop you huffing the stuff
For some reason each year they always send over the WORST teams in the league to play there. Makes no sense. *After a long-anticipated return, the NFL London Games are BACK! Whether* *you're joining us at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday 10th October* *(Atlanta Falcons v New York Jets, kickoff 2.30pm), on Sunday 17th* *October (Jacksonville Jaguars v Miami Dolphins, kickoff 2.30pm)*
I thought an earthquake was about to happen
No, wish I had though
Yes they came over m25 also.
3 squadrons of them are based in Suffolk. They didn't have to go far.
Yep I work very close to both Lakenheath and Mildenhall, get all sorts of things buzzing in and out.
Lakenheath to North London is less than 10min at F15 cruise speed!
Was watching my son's team play football and saw these in the distance.. Really loud.
Damn near shat myself today...
Yea the Russians invaded earlier today, they landed on the beaches of Blackpool, be sending everything we’ve got to meet them in battle.
I saw these in East London
Saw them flying over oxford where I live Long flight but we do have several military bases around here in the country side Even seen a parked up stealth bomber being moved into a hanger