|High School Harry| 2,952 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 http://bengals.blog.daytondailynews.com/2015/10/22/london-could-be-calling-for-bengals-soon/London could be calling for Bengals soon By Jay MorrisonThe NFL announced today it is continuing its agreement to play regular-season games at London’s Wembley Stadium for an additional five years.The league will play at least two games per year through 2020.That means at least 20 teams will make the trip in the next five years, and the Cincinnati Bengals have a good chance of being one of them for two reasons.One is that by the time the 2016 schedule comes out, Cincinnati will be one of 12 teams which has yet to play in London.The second reason is the deal the team struck with Hamilton County in April 2014. Under the previous lease, the Bengals were guaranteed to play all eight of their regular-season home games at Paul Brown Stadium, which is owned by the county.But in the new agreement, the county agreed to pay for most of the stadium renovations – which include the new scoreboards, weight room, players dining area and an expanded locker room – while the Bengals waived the height restrictions for new construction at The Banks and agreed to play two international games as the “home” team.The NFL’s international series began in 2007. The league staged one game in London from 2007-12, two in 2013 and three each since.The New York Jets and Miami Dolphins played at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 4. Buffalo and Jacksonville will play there Sunday. And the Kansas City and Detroit will fly across the Atlantic Ocean the following weekend.In addition to the Bengals, the other teams who have yet to make the trip are Philadelphia, Washington, Carolina, Green Bay, Arizona, Seattle, Indianapolis, Houston, Tennessee, Cleveland and Baltimore. Link to post Share on other sites
|Elflocko| 2,405 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Well, I know of at least 2 members of this board that would be positively thrilled at that possibility... Link to post Share on other sites
Jason 3,908 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Let Jax be the London home team. They can't draw a crowd anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
scharm 2,782 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Would be awesome. The NFL is making in roads as far as growing a fanbase is concerned Link to post Share on other sites
Ben 312 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishBengal 335 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Orgasmic! But the anticipated clogging up ticket hot lines doesn't thrill me. These London games sell out in minutes, literally. Link to post Share on other sites
T-Dub 7,564 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 How does that work for season ticket holders? Being the NFL I'm guessing they'd have no problem forcing you to buy tickets for a "home" game on a different continent. Link to post Share on other sites
VonBlade 679 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 I have the money sitting in my bank account and has been since 2007, waiting for this moment. That might not mean much to you, but as someone who is seriously poor, that's a big wedge to lose out on. Bring it! Link to post Share on other sites
|kennethmw| 1,314 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 That would be just the impetus to get me to go to the continent. England for the weekend, and a few days in Paris afterwards. Link to post Share on other sites
CincyInDC 1,583 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 I would go. I wouldn't like it, but I would go. Who's with me? Link to post Share on other sites
Enon Bengal 139 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Went to London in December 2010. Once you figure out the subway system, it is so easy to get around, don't have to drive, don't have to park, awesome place. Link to post Share on other sites
turningpoint 184 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Wife and I will definitely be going. Link to post Share on other sites
Ron~Popeil 221 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 My vote would be for a 2018 game. Will be in France from August to December that year so it would be an easy trip. Link to post Share on other sites
BronxBengal 100 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 I have the money sitting in my bank account and has been since 2007, waiting for this moment. That might not mean much to you, but as someone who is seriously poor, that's a big wedge to lose out on. Bring it! Went to London in December 2010. Once you figure out the subway system, it is so easy to get around, don't have to drive, don't have to park, awesome place. Just got home from London yesterday. I stayed at Wembly in the Holiday Inn right in front of the stadium. Matter of fact it was the same hotel the OSU Marching band is staying in since they are performing during halftime of the Jax v. Bills game today. I love London and it is a great time. However, it is expensive, but I will think about going if I have the money. The Tube is extremely easy to use and you can go any where. On a side note, One of the guys I work with claims he saw some of the players from either Jax or Buffalo walking in Piccadilly Circus. I wasn't with him to verify, but he said they were large and had some awesome looking women with him. Link to post Share on other sites
Le Tigre 2,325 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 I...am...in!! Link to post Share on other sites
|Dr Tarzan| 375 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 I...am...in!!Me....too. Never been to Europe.... Link to post Share on other sites
Le Tigre 2,325 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Amish might be game too. Link to post Share on other sites
fluhartz 2,170 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 it would be awesome to go.. Link to post Share on other sites
CincyInDC 1,583 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Link to post Share on other sites
happyrid 1,158 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 We should definitely consider trying to have a Go-Bengals meet-up in London when this happens. I'd love to have an excuse to get back to England for the first time in about 10 years and a Bengals game would be perfect. Link to post Share on other sites
|Numbers| 1,424 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Amish might be game too. Numbers and company are totally game. Give me an excuse to get a stopover in Iceland too. Iceland Air should fly the route to Merry old England. Link to post Share on other sites
cms 20 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 That would be fantastic. Being an overseas fan comes with with a few flawes. One being not able to see your favorite team. I would most defiantly go. Even though I would prefer to see the Bengals play at home in Cincinnati. Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishBengal 335 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 If any of you guys come to London, we'll have to meet up, rally the fan base so to speak! Link to post Share on other sites
AmishBengalFan 1,136 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Amish might be game too. Ya think? Link to post Share on other sites
CincIndy 26 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Better London than Mexico City Link to post Share on other sites
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