Should Wembley Stadium be sold?

On the plus side we might see England games around the country and maybe a NFL team based full time in London.

On the minus side - a break in tradition.

What do you think?

I would sell it, think of what the FA can do for grassroots football with that much money! All those extra coaches and 4G pitches would make a massive difference to kids football.

England going to play at different grounds was very popular when Wembley was being rebuilt and as an American football lover it would be treat to see an NFL franchise in London.

Can't say I'm bothered. Tradition seems to have been overtaken by money anyway. Games kicking off at 7.45 on a Saturday night,or whatever other time suits the broadcasters.
England should have a Northern base,a midland base,and Wembley,with games shared between the three.

Thought the proposed deal would ensure that England continue to play at Wembley?
As for "tradition" the stadium is only 10 years old so any break with tradition happened already.
Definitely a case of take the money if that figure is actually agreed.

Football is our national sport, Wembley is the home of English Football. Do you think the Yanks would let Football/Soccer to take over their national sport? never.

If you think the money would spill down to grass roots then your deluded , we would probably end up building a new venue, yes its good that England travel the country but we have to have a home venue and that's Wembley.

So piss off yanks and for me American football bores the arse off me, 15 minutes takes for ever and other than the quarterback it's just a load of guys in crash helmets tackling.

wessy wrote:for me American football bores the arse off me, 15 minutes takes for ever and other than the quarterback it's just a load of guys in crash helmets tackling.

Never a truer word spoken.

Olympic stadium went to Wet Spam for peanuts, Wembley should go too. The FA then need to decide if they are a footballing organisation or property developers. You can bet a pound to a pinch of crap that the Fulham guy will make a fortune if he gets his hands on it. Much like the Dome (O2) which struggled until the French bloke took it on and now it makes an absolute fortune. Arsenal, Tottenham, Manur and Citeh have big enough stadiums which could be rotated around. As for grass roots footie, the FA over the years have had ample opportunities for improving grass roots footie but they aren't interested.

wessy wrote:Football is our national sport, Wembley is the home of English Football. Do you think the Yanks would let Football/Soccer to take over their national sport? never.

If you think the money would spill down to grass roots then your deluded , we would probably end up building a new venue, yes its good that England travel the country but we have to have a home venue and that's Wembley.

So piss off yanks and for me American football bores the arse off me, 15 minutes takes for ever and other than the quarterback it's just a load of guys in crash helmets tackling.

Completely agree mate!

Well Norpig and I like NFL. As does that Travelodge bloke,whoever he is.

Not many sports could fill Wembley twice over. The appeal is there.

I’m quite surprised that he’s been able to contain himself with just 4 posts.

karlypants wrote:I’m quite surprised that he’s been able to contain himself with just 4 posts.

He's busy with the insurance claim on the chip van. (Not my fault)

I told him sandwiches were the way forward,but he's too stubborn to listen. He wouldn't listen when I warned him about buying teeth from a catalogue either. Now whenever he talks,dogs appear from nowhere.
There's no dealing with him.

Bollotom2014 wrote:Olympic stadium went to Wet Spam for peanuts, Wembley should go too. The FA then need to decide if they are a footballing organisation or property developers. You can bet a pound to a pinch of crap that the Fulham guy will make a fortune if he gets his hands on it. Much like the Dome (O2) which struggled until the French bloke took it on and now it makes an absolute fortune. Arsenal, Tottenham, Manur and Citeh have big enough stadiums which could be rotated around. As for grass roots footie, the FA over the years have had ample opportunities for improving grass roots footie but they aren't interested.

Why not use West ham for NFL games? I went when we played them in the League Cup and apart from the stadium it's a pretty desolate place. Not a single pub within a mile of the ground and no atmosphere. At least Upton Park had a football feel about it.

boltonbonce wrote:Well Norpig and I like NFL. As does that Travelodge bloke,whoever he is.

Not many sports could fill Wembley twice over. The appeal is there.

spot on Boncey, they could fill Wembley for NFL games practically every week. I'll be buying my tickets next week.
They said Wembley could be used for some England games and the FA cup final so don't see the issue.