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The NFL And The Premier League: A Comparison

by sheps 01:31, 20 April 2010 | 3, (1 vote) 1 1271723505

The Infamous 39th Game

Over two years ago, Richard Scudamore and his money grabbing friends of the Premier League decided to propose a 39th game: 10 games, each in different venues outside of England, on one weekend in January. The proposal was eventually blocked by FIFA, but not before the various supporters unions had kicked up all kinds of fuss.

The proposal was no doubt inspired by the NFL's International Series - since 2007 held at Wembley. The benefits of it to a league are obvious - the New Orleans Saints, current NFL champions, have an enlarged UK fanbase after their high scoring victory over the Chargers in late 2008.

"Franchise Relocation"

Another common occurrence in American sports is "franchise" relocation - where a team packs up into a bus and moves city. The MK Dons tried this trick in 2004 and their fanbase completely abandoned them, creating a new club. While they have since found some on field success, they spent 5 years in a 5,000 seat...