Green Smoke

Green Smoke

Highlighting & celebrating Gang Green in London. If it’s the New York Jets and it’s happening in The Smoke, then we want to know about it

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  • Tailgates and Thank-Yous

    Tailgates and Thank-Yous

    By Nic The Jets’ UK scene is powered by two passionate fan groups, each doing an incredible job of bringing us closer to the team and to one another through great events and meet-ups. The first is Gang Green UK (GGUK). For over ten years now, their mission has been dedicated to growing the legacy…

    Green Smoke

    October 14, 2025
    New York Jets, NFL
    American Football, Flag Football, Frank West, Gang Green, Gang Green UK, Green Smoke, IFOTY, IFOY, Jet Green Santa, Jetman, Jets, London, London Games, New York Jets, NFL, NFL International Series, NFL London Games, NFL UK, Olivia, Olivia Peebles, Seb, Tailgating, Tottenham, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Twitter, UK & Ireland New York Jets Fan Club
  • From Heartbreak to Hype: Jets Fans Return to London

    From Heartbreak to Hype: Jets Fans Return to London

    By Alasdair Mackay Last year I wrote an article anticipating a Jets win over the Vikings in London. Yeah. Sorry about that. In my defence – the game was the only part of that experience that didn’t go to plan, but when has that not been the case with our beloved Jets these last few…

    Green Smoke

    October 3, 2025
    New York Jets, NFL
    Alasdair, Alasdair Mackay, American Football, Christopher Johnson, Frank West, Gang Green, Gang Green UK, Hippodrome, Jet Green Santa, Jets, London, London Games, London Hippodrome, New York Jets, NFL, NFL International Series, NFL London Games, NFL UK, Tailgating, Tottenham, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Warren Thomas
  • Friends, Football and Feasting

    Friends, Football and Feasting

    By Nic In London, I’d pay large amounts of money in eateries for what I am served at a Jets tailgate in the MetLife Stadium parking lot… Smoked brisket as big as my head? Sure. Top-quality smoked ribs with pork belly and a side of tacos? Yes, please, go on. Italian meatballs or a mountain…

    Green Smoke

    September 10, 2025
    New York Jets, NFL
    American Football, Anth, Anth Cooke, Fireman Ed, Frank West, Gang Green, Gang Green UK, Gotham City Crew, Jet Green Santa, Jets, London, London Games, MetLife, New York Jets, NFL, NFL International Series, NFL London Games, NFL UK, Tailgate, Tailgating, Tottenham, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Twickenham, Wembley, Wembley Stadium
  • Public Displays of Affection

    Public Displays of Affection

    By Alasdair Mackay I ticked something off my bucket list the other day – I saw Stevie Wonder perform at Hyde Park. Full disclosure: I went for a picnic with some friends in Hyde Park, and we were able to hear and see over the wall to the big screen, where Mr Wonder was performing…

    Green Smoke

    July 17, 2025
    New York Jets
    Adam Sandler, Alasdair, Alasdair Mackay, American Football, Everyone Loves Raymond, Gang Green, Ghostbusters, Hippodrome, Hyde Park, Jets, King of Queens, London, London Hippodrome, Men in Black, New York Jets, NFL, NFL UK, Quincy Enunwa, The Wonder Years
  • From Wimbledon to Wisconsin

    From Wimbledon to Wisconsin

    (International Fan of the Year #2) By Olivia Peebles As the 2024 International Fan of the Year and having already spent a day in Wimbledon, London, for the Jets’ Flag Football launch with Quincy Williams and Isiah Davis, I had the chance to now be part of the 2025 NFL Draft! As a self-certified draft…

    Green Smoke

    June 1, 2025
    New York Jets, NFL
    American Football, Curtis Martin, Gang Green, IFOTY, International Fan of the Year, Jets, Jets Drive, London, New York Jets, NFL, NFL London Games, NFL UK, Olivia, Olivia Peebles, UK & Ireland New York Jets Fan Club
  • The Three-Peat

    The Three-Peat

    By Nic They did it! Ealing Fields High School has become champions. That’s the story. The End. I could literally finish this piece there, as this is the third time we’ve seen this now, but that would be a huge disservice to the now-third-time reigning champions and the amazing girls that have fought hard to…

    Green Smoke

    May 10, 2025
    New York Jets, NFL
    American Football, Ealing, Ealing Fields, Flag Football, Gang Green, International Fan of the Year, Isiah Davis, Jets, London, New York Jets, NFL, NFL UK, Quinnen Williams
  • From Broadway to Big Ben: Relocation London!

    From Broadway to Big Ben: Relocation London!

    By Larry Menkes I woke up this morning, and the NY Jets had moved to the UK. On the eve of the 2025 Draft, I dreamt of the impossible: as the Jets were planning on drafting their next cornerstones for the organization, Ambassador Woody Johnson packed up every morsel from Florham Park and, in the…

    Green Smoke

    April 21, 2025
    New York Jets, NFL
    American Football, Fireman Ed, Gang Green, Jets, London, New York Jets, NFL, NFL UK, Soccer
  • The good, the bad and the MetLife

    The good, the bad and the MetLife

    By Nic, Alasdair Mackay, Anth Cook & Steve Rowe We sat there feeling a bit down because, as with many of our Jets fan meet-ups, events, and tailgating sessions, the pre-game festivities were absolutely incredible. We were gathered at the Hippodrome on a Sunday evening, and the Jets had just lost to the Vikings at…

    Green Smoke

    April 1, 2025
    New York Jets, NFL
    Alasdair, Alasdair Mackay, American Football, Anth, Anth Cooke, Dave Balcombe, Gang Green, Gang Green UK, Green Smoke, Hippodrome, Jets, John Bradley, London, London Games, London Hippodrome, MetLife, New York Jets, NFL, NFL International Series, NFL London Games, NFL UK, Nic, Steve Rowe, Tailgating, Tottenham, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Twickenham, Wembley, Wembley Stadium
  • 2024: a season in review

    2024: a season in review

    By Alasdair Mackay Anyone who read my season review of 2023 will have seen my last comment was that “Jets fandom lasts forever”. Well, 2024 put that to the test in the worst way. It’s always been a great source of pride that the Jets fan group at the Hippodrome Casino in Leicester Square is…

    Green Smoke

    March 4, 2025
    New York Jets, NFL
    Aaron Rogers, Alasdair, Alasdair Mackay, American Football, Crystal Palace, Denver Broncos, Gang Green, Gang Green UK, Green Smoke, Hippodrome, Jake Asman, Jets, London, London Games, London Hippodrome, Millwall, New York Jets, NFL, NFL International Series, NFL London Games, NFL UK, Nic, Super Bowl, Tottenham, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
  • A House Divided

    A House Divided

    By Lou You meet someone; things are going great. You have similar likes and dislikes; things are good, and then you find their red flag… ‘I’m a Bears fan.’ I mean, what do you say to that? Other than that, at least they don’t support the Patriots. Imagine that?! *shudders* The Jets and Bears have…

    Green Smoke

    February 1, 2025
    New York Jets, NFL
    a house divided, American Football, Frazer, Gang Green, Gang Green UK, Gotham City Crew, International Fan of the Year, Jets, Kimmi, Lou, MetLife, New York Jets, Nic, Patriots, Super Bowl
  • My Three Day Reign

    My Three Day Reign

    By Frank West “My name is Frank West. I’m a police detective and the best fucking tailgater you’ll ever meet.” That was my first line on Food Network’s Chopped, Season 31 Episode 2, titled “Tailgate Greats,” after which yours truly was crowned Champion, and pretty much how I started on the road to “Superfandom.” I…

    Green Smoke

    December 15, 2024
    New York Jets, NFL
    American Football, Barrow Bow & Banker, Christopher Johnson, Crusader Raider, Dan Feeney, Frank West, Gang Green, Gang Green UK, Green Smoke, Jet Green Santa, Jets, Keith Smith, Laveranues Coles, London, London Games, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, NFL, NFL International Series, NFL London Games, NFL UK, Nic, Sam Darnold, Tony Richardson, Tottenham, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Vikings, Wayne Chrebet
  • Like Father, Like Sons

    Like Father, Like Sons

    By Scott Edney You’ll find me down the Hippodrome watching the games with many others, including Alasdair, Jon, and Nic. With the last one being he who is essentially Green Smoke and the ‘nuisance’ who’s been badgering me for almost one year for this bit of writing. Thankfully he won’t be there this Sunday bugging…

    Green Smoke

    December 1, 2024
    New York Jets, NFL
    Alasdair Mackay, American Football, Gang Green, Hippodrome, Jay, Jets, Jon, Leicester Square, Leo, London, London Games, London Hippodrome, Max, Millwall, New York Jets, NFL, NFL International Series, NFL London Games, NFL UK, Nic, Scott, Soccer, Tottenham, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Wayne Chrebet
  • The Ambassador is Really Spoiling Us

    The Ambassador is Really Spoiling Us

    By Alasdair MacKay Okay—the title of this blog is one of those things that you will either get immediately or not get at all. If you get it, you’re welcome. If you don’t get it—just take it as a sign that this article is going to be a lot about Woody Johnson, the Jets very…

    Green Smoke

    November 20, 2024
    New York Jets, NFL
    Alasdair, Alasdair Mackay, American Football, Christopher Johnson, Gang Green, Gang Green UK, Green Smoke, Hippodrome, Jets, Joe Douglas, London, London Hippodrome, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, Woody Johnson
  • Fans get the W

    Fans get the W

    By Alasdair MacKay I am sitting down to write this on Monday morning after one of the most epic weekends of my life. My throat is sore and my feet ache—in a good way. And it is all because of Jets fans. There has been a lot of anticipation about the New York Jets latest…

    Green Smoke

    October 7, 2024
    New York Jets, NFL
    Alasdair, Alasdair Mackay, American Football, Gang Green, Gang Green UK, Green Smoke, Hippodrome, Jake Asman, Jets, London, London Games, London Hippodrome, New York Jets, NFL, NFL International Series, NFL London Games, NFL UK, Nic, Tailgating, Tottenham, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
  • Thrifty Finds

    Thrifty Finds

    By Lou and Nic I sup my coffee, and I’m careful not to spill it. Lou glances over with a nervous look as she appreciates the quality of the ‘Coming to America jacket’ I’m wearing. It’s vintage; it’s awesome; and it’s rare. We’re discussing vintage Jets attire, as my jacket came from National Vintage League,…

    Green Smoke

    July 15, 2024
    New York Jets, NFL
    American Football, Gang Green, Jets, London, National Vintage League, New York Jets, Thrifting, Vintage
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