Packers, in London?· Page 2

beast
Select Member Topic Starter

6 years ago

I've heard the idea of keeping the teams "home" and facilities in jax but still playing 4-8 games in London.

Originally Posted by: gbguy20

That's a very interesting idea... and I'm sure that would work for signing bonuses and away games... but I'm not sure if that would work for home games...

From a basic/quick search, it look like it would depend on weather NFL players qualify for the ‘foreign workers’ exemption’ ... which if they were earning less than £10,000 or total contract is "within the band for basic rate Income Tax" (a bit less than $200,000), but both of those are no.

So they would be forced to file their taxes in the UK... but everything is suggesting going to talk with an expert to get your situation checked out, because there is the potential that you might be able to get the tax money back.

It's a good idea, if the UK allows it... I'm just not sure they're gonna allow it for the game checks of the games that actually played in London. Currently I think they're all meeting the exception of not working in the UK for 10 days, so I'm not sure this has been tested (yet) by the NFL.

Rockmolder
Honored Member

6 years ago

#12

Thanks for the info Rockmolder, if that's the case then maybe the Packers aren't going to London after all, because

It's Chargers or nothing for Packers international games in 2019 (unless NFL changes home games, which they haven't done before).

The NFL has announced that there will be four London games and five international games, including the 5 teams giving up a home game... "the Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Oakland Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will each stage a home game outside the United States next season ".

The Packers play the Raiders and Chargers, but the Raiders game is in Green Bay. To go with what Rockmolder heard, the Chargers host the Steelers and Packers, so it could be either one, and the travel businesses might have some insider info that it's the Steelers.

The Panthers have a road game against the Bucs. The Texans have road games against the Bucs, Chargers and Jaguars... so they potential could have their first London game.

One reason I thought they would do it in 2019 was because the Chargers, Rams and Raiders were suppose to get their full time stadiums in 2020.... but if the Bucs are giving up games, the Packers do have an away game against the Bucs in 2020 (though I think their owners would hate giving up a road game against the Packers, especially since Packers winter time Florida games seem to be HUGE sells!

Originally Posted by: beast

I didn't know the Raiders game was a home game for us. What a shame. I guess they won't be coming here, then. Like you said, as well, I can't imagine the Packers giving up a home game. Feels like it'd be pretty unfair to do so with such a long waiting list and being such an important part of the Green Bay economy.

Maybe our friends from Chicago are going, then. Seems like one of the few appealing home games the Raiders have scheduled outside of their own division.

There's a lot of speculation about the Texans coming this year, as they're one of the three teams who haven't played in the UK yet. About the Falcons, as well, because Sanu is travelling the UK with NFL Live. They could be playing a divisional game against the Jags, as that rivalry doesn't really feel all that real.

I do wonder what the hold-up's about, though. The international schedule is usually out by now.

Zero2Cool
Elite Member

6 years ago

#13

We have been saved!!

beast
Select Member Topic Starter

6 years ago

#14

We have been saved!!

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool

Well my original thought/guess was wrong... but I believe after the Panthers and Texans go, the Packers will be the only team that hasn't played in London.

And Jaguars owner Shad Khan offered a $800 million deal to buy Wembley stadium in London , though he withdrew the last week before an important vote, because the idea of the idea of selling the National Stadium became divisive (probably especially since Khan is a foreigner)...

Originally Posted by: beast

Another reason he could of been trying to buy the stadium is because he's making a huge investment into a brand new wrestling company, in attempt to complete with WWE's product.

But I still believe he's trying to build his fanbase in London and it gets enough popularity, then looking into moving the team to London to be with his other sports Franchise.

Dulak
Veteran Member

6 years ago

#15

Well my original thought/guess was wrong... but I believe after the Panthers and Texans go, the Packers will be the only team that hasn't played in London.

Another reason he could of been trying to buy the stadium is because he's making a huge investment into a brand new wrestling company, in attempt to complete with WWE's product.

But I still believe he's trying to build his fanbase in London and it gets enough popularity, then looking into moving the team to London to be with his other sports Franchise.

Originally Posted by: beast

Normally I wouldnt like it but what am I supposed to do go see the bears? Lol ... My wife said she would even see a game (packers here in london) with me and she has turned anti (anything I like since being married :)

beast
Select Member Topic Starter

6 years ago

#16

Cheesey
Preferred Member

6 years ago

#17

Hey, they are saving the best for last!

Zero2Cool
Elite Member

6 years ago

#18

Packers have played in Tokyo, Japan and Toronto, Canada. Packers won both exhibition games.

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