(01-13-2021, 09:18 AM)Mikey Wrote:

(01-12-2021, 01:04 PM)The Real Marty Wrote: But, assuming no more pandemic at some point, is it possible that Lot J can bring in enough extra revenue on game days that Khan would no longer want to play games in London?

I'm asking a specific question.  Can Lot J bring in enough extra revenue on game days that Khan would no longer want to play games in London?

I don't think that's the end point. When the shield decided they wanted to make London a yearly thing, Khan jumped at the opportunity, not only because seats weren't selling here, but the prospect of developing a second fanbase would only increase the potential revenue streams. Even if we end up with a waitlist for tickets in Duval, I don't foresee Khan abandoning London; We may not play the bulk of our schedule there, but I absolutely believe the notion of a home and road game played back-to-back is the future if the team wants to keep playing there.

Double bonus, game in London and a different event at the stadium/complex to keep Lot J pumping revenue into the pockets. Why wouldn't he opt for that?

I think the only way we get out of London is a new stadium lease that requires a full 10-game schedule to be played in the stadium, and I doubt Khan would sign off on that deal.

EDit: having read the rest of the forum, it appears this discussion is moot anyhow, move along, nothing to see here.

Khan has the team play in London to earn the revenue to contribute to the league profit sharing plan. He does it out of necessity because he can't raise the money here. That's what happens when we have a crappy team playing in a crappy stadium. People show up in London because watching American football is a novelty. Were they subjected to the same losing team week after week, Wembley would be a ghost town.

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