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    Thumbs up 1st Wembley Game Denver @ 49ers

    Just announced on SKY that the first Wembley game is the 49ers hosting the Broncos. 49ers have a big fan base here.

    The interview concluded with talk about the 'second' game, which came as only a 'possibility' and that negtotiations are 'still underway'. From this we should conclude that it involves a playoff team (eg US !!!) but it's not a done deal.

    I think the chance of a Wembley home is for the Ravens is linked to our Superbowl Run.

    I'm not sure which way it would go - but showcasing the current Superbowl Champions would go a long way to selling tickets over here.

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    Re: 1st Wembley Game Denver @ 49ers

    Would be so great if we get the second game. If we beat the Colts and make the AFC Champ game I'd say we'll be in with a very solid chance.





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    Re: 1st Wembley Game Denver @ 49ers

    Surprised at this news to be honest, thought it was definitely going to be the Eagles @ 49ers!

    As for the 2nd game...I think it's obvious that we're in with a shout, I'm not sure how much the Colts game will affect it however - it's probably been agreed already, but they're just waiting for the chosen side to bow out of the playoffs one way or another - fingers crossed though! :)





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    Re: 1st Wembley Game Denver @ 49ers

    Ignore my e-mail summising a load of rubbish, I've been in Dunstable all week doing some work and didn't realise it was 49ers vs Broncos, thought it was 49ers & Broncos as home teams.

    It would appear I'm an idiot.





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    Re: 1st Wembley Game Denver @ 49ers

    Quote Originally Posted by UKRavenStockers View Post
    It would appear I'm an idiot.
    Please don't say things like that Stockers, we know you too well.

    The point I was making about the play-off factor works both ways:
    a) Play-off calibre / Superbowl team hosting = big ticket seller.
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    b)A Play-off+ team gets prime-time TV slots next season. The Wembley game is not Prime Time (1pm ko), and may have little interest in the US - if that is the market you are really after.

    The Denver / 49ers game is for two teams who did not make the play-offs and would not get these slots.

    The Ravens therefore have a legitimate reason for saying that they did NOT want to host.

    It is likely that negotiation started when we looking anything other than a play-off team.
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    Re: 1st Wembley Game Denver @ 49ers

    If the criteria for a home match are NOT a division game and NOT a game against a team that has already played at Wembley in can only be Buffalo:grbac:

    So it's not us, unless we are the away team :ww: ?
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    Re: 1st Wembley Game Denver @ 49ers

    Falcons, Panthers, Jets & Texans away ???

    All good match-ups?

    Will the Jets want to leave their new stadium?
    Texans owe the NFL for existing !
    Panthers would like more fans, so would the Falcons.

    Just wondering?
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