Tag: Tailgating
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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It wasn’t easy being Green (and from London)
By Nic As we all filed into the end zone, Diana directed me to ‘the camera on the right’ but I didn’t really know what she wanted me to do.. I was in awe at being on the field in front of 80,000 fans and as the dance music pumped out loud, I just looked…
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