Wembley 2009 is Pats @ Bucs

[Dolphin-UK]

Just had an e-mail confirming its Tampa Bay hosting New England in October 2009 at Wembley, England.

"The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the New England Patriots when the NationalFootball League continues its International Series at London’s Wembley Stadiumon Sunday, October 25, 2009, the NFL announced today.

The Buccaneers and Patriots have been two of the NFL’s most successful teams inrecent years, combining to win four of the past seven Super Bowls. Both clubsare strong contenders for a return trip to the playoffs this season.

The contest will mark the third consecutive year of a competitive(regular-season) game at Wembley. On October 26, the New Orleans Saints beat theSan Diego Chargers 37-32 in front of an 83,226 crowd, while the New York Giantsovercame the Miami Dolphins 13-10 in October 2007 on their way to winning SuperBowl XLII. The NFL has committed to playing at least one game in the UnitedKingdom for each of the next two seasons. "

That's the relevant bit of the e-mail....

My view, may get tickets just because, but other than that it's a game the Pats have to play overseas when we should be making a playoff push next season.

[Spider-Dan]

It's also a "road" game that they'll be playing on a neutral field.

TB should be pissed.

[stinkfish]

It's also a "road" game that they'll be playing on a neutral field.

TB should be pissed.

Glad I'm not a Bucs season ticket holder.