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Hall of Fame Candidate  Joined: Sun Dec 31, 2006 6:32 pm Posts: 3071 Location: nodakoda 
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 London calling?http://www.twincities.com/vikings/ci_21 ... -candidate
Quote: According to two people with direct knowledge of the situation, the Vikings are the league's top candidate to play in Wembley Stadium in the next four years, and the team is negotiating with the University of Minnesota to relocate games from TCF Bank Stadium to London while the Metrodome is reconstructed. The Vikings have not played abroad in 18 years. But they have emerged as the leading contender to replace the Rams, who abandoned plans to play in London in 2013 and '14 to focus on a stadium deal in St. Louis, and fulfill part of the NFL's commitment to the United Kingdom through 2016. |
| Sat Aug 18, 2012 11:36 am |
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Hall of Famer  Joined: Sun Sep 12, 2004 5:52 pm Posts: 5430 Location: Colorado
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Re: London calling? That would be a lovely way of saying "F*** You" to Minnesota fans.
I don't get it. What the hell are they thinking? |
| Sat Aug 18, 2012 3:35 pm |
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Commissioner  Joined: Sun Dec 12, 2004 4:24 pm Posts: 21485
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Re: London calling? Eli wrote: That would be a lovely way of saying "F*** You" to Minnesota fans. I don't get it. What the hell are they thinking? Probably thinking the stadium won't be done for about that long anyway.  |
| Sat Aug 18, 2012 4:11 pm |
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Commissioner  Joined: Mon Jan 24, 2005 5:48 pm Posts: 12686 Location: Crystal, MN
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Re: London calling? I hope Wilf isn't this stupid...
_________________  Purple Pride till I die! |
| Sat Aug 18, 2012 8:03 pm |
 
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Hall of Famer  Joined: Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:05 am Posts: 8292 Location: California
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Re: London calling? Makes sense actually ... The University of Minnesota .. hardly meets the needs and the league will pay us some
money to play there. The Vikings could use a few friends at league headquarters as well.. _________________ Invest in yourself and make the most out of everyday, because you don't get do overs in life often |
| Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:17 pm |
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Hall of Fame Candidate  Joined: Wed Aug 04, 2010 1:59 pm Posts: 3171
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Re: London calling? For people who may have misinterpreted this. All this means is that they are playing ONE game per year in London while the stadium is being built and it will count as a home game. It's a few less games they'd have to play at TCF once they have to start building over the Dome.
They aint moving to London while the stadium is being built. _________________ Carter's finally in! Time for a new sig. Taking nominations. |
| Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:24 pm |
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Rookie  Joined: Fri Nov 05, 2010 4:50 am Posts: 49
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Re: London calling? For a Vikings fan like myself, who only lives about an hour and a half away from London, I'm excited for the possibility that I might actually be able to go and see the Vikings play.
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| Sun Aug 19, 2012 4:01 am |
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All Pro Elite Player  Joined: Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:01 am Posts: 1211 Location: Cork, Ireland
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Re: London calling? I would be sooooo happy if this was the case haha
 but I can understand how fans in the states might not be in favor of that._________________ 
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| Sun Aug 19, 2012 8:06 am |
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Site Admin  Joined: Sun Jul 27, 2003 9:44 pm Posts: 10799 Location: Chicago, IL
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Re: London calling? 80 PurplePride 84 wrote: For people who may have misinterpreted this. All this means is that they are playing ONE game per year in London while the stadium is being built and it will count as a home game. It's a few less games they'd have to play at TCF once they have to start building over the Dome. They aint moving to London while the stadium is being built. Exactly. At most 2 games in London, 1 in 2013 and 1 in 2014. For the team, this makes plenty of sense, as it helps build the Vikings brand abroad and they're already going to be down a bunch of revenue at TCF anyway. _________________  
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| Sun Aug 19, 2012 9:18 am |
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Hall of Fame Candidate Joined: Sun Dec 31, 2006 6:32 pm Posts: 3071 Location: nodakoda
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Re: London calling? LOL, so some people thought it meant the Vikings would play all their home games in London for the next few years? Haha!
I agree with glg, this makes sense. Better to do it now while the team is not very good and waiting for their new stadium to be built. Plus, I could see why UK people might have a natural attraction to the Vikings, what with the invasions and heritage and all. |
| Sun Aug 19, 2012 11:44 am |
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Commissioner Joined: Mon Jan 24, 2005 5:48 pm Posts: 12686 Location: Crystal, MN
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Re: London calling? HornedMessiah wrote: LOL, so some people thought it meant the Vikings would play all their home games in London for the next few years? Haha! I agree with glg, this makes sense. Better to do it now while the team is not very good and waiting for their new stadium to be built. Plus, I could see why UK people might have a natural attraction to the Vikings, what with the invasions and heritage and all. Hey, I didn't read it carefully, lol... Well then I wouldn't have a problem with it. _________________ Purple Pride till I die! |
| Sun Aug 19, 2012 11:55 am |
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Franchise Player  Joined: Mon Sep 25, 2006 1:07 pm Posts: 453
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Re: London calling? Sounds like a good idea, especially while the new stadium is being built. Never hurts either to get more international exposure - we have Vikings fans around the world!
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| Sun Aug 19, 2012 9:40 pm |
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Hall of Famer Joined: Sun Sep 12, 2004 5:52 pm Posts: 5430 Location: Colorado
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Re: London calling? Looks like the Jacksonville Jaguars will be the hosts of four games in London. Wonder how season ticket holders feel about losing a game each year.
I guess the Vikings are still one of the possible opponents, who have yet to be named. If they're all away games, then the Vikes would still have the same number of games at TCF. |
| Tue Aug 21, 2012 8:10 am |
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Commissioner Joined: Mon Jan 24, 2005 5:48 pm Posts: 12686 Location: Crystal, MN
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Re: London calling? Eli wrote: Looks like the Jacksonville Jaguars will be the hosts of four games in London. Wonder how season ticket holders feel about losing a game each year. I guess the Vikings are still one of the possible opponents, who have yet to be named. If they're all away games, then the Vikes would still have the same number of games at TCF. Why are they using one team for four years? I would think it would be more fair to rotate somehow. _________________ Purple Pride till I die! |
| Tue Aug 21, 2012 9:03 am |
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Site Admin Joined: Sun Jul 27, 2003 9:44 pm Posts: 10799 Location: Chicago, IL
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Re: London calling? PurpleMustReign wrote: Eli wrote: Looks like the Jacksonville Jaguars will be the hosts of four games in London. Wonder how season ticket holders feel about losing a game each year. I guess the Vikings are still one of the possible opponents, who have yet to be named. If they're all away games, then the Vikes would still have the same number of games at TCF. Why are they using one team for four years? I would think it would be more fair to rotate somehow. Jacksonville wants it. New owner wants to move the team, but they have a tough lease to break, requires a number of bad revenue years in a row. So, if he alienates the fanbase sufficiently, he can move the team to LA and make a ton of money on the deal. _________________
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| Sat Aug 25, 2012 5:35 pm |
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All Pro Elite Player Joined: Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:01 am Posts: 1211 Location: Cork, Ireland
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Re: London calling? I think idea behind keeping one team constantly appearing is to try and build a following for a certain team. I don't think that works though, I mean ive gone 3 of the years and the Vikes have never played. Most people just want to watch a NFL game live doesnt matter who plays tbh.
Although I would be jumping over the moon if the Vikings came and played. _________________
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| Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:03 pm |
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Hall of Fame Inductee  Joined: Sat Sep 06, 2008 11:25 pm Posts: 4798 Location: Too far from MN...
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Re: London calling? The entire idea is laughable. Nonsense.
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| Sun Aug 26, 2012 11:52 am |
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Transition Player  Joined: Tue Mar 22, 2005 10:11 am Posts: 382 Location: Shakopee, MN
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Re: London calling? glg wrote: PurpleMustReign wrote: Eli wrote: Looks like the Jacksonville Jaguars will be the hosts of four games in London. Wonder how season ticket holders feel about losing a game each year. I guess the Vikings are still one of the possible opponents, who have yet to be named. If they're all away games, then the Vikes would still have the same number of games at TCF. Why are they using one team for four years? I would think it would be more fair to rotate somehow. Jacksonville wants it. New owner wants to move the team, but they have a tough lease to break, requires a number of bad revenue years in a row. So, if he alienates the fanbase sufficiently, he can move the team to LA and make a ton of money on the deal. Sounds like a football version of "Major League" movie. _________________ Joe |
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