extrapoint

THE LEGENDARY MAGAZINE THAT WAS EXTRA POINT For five years, the likes of First Down and Gridiron UK were challenged by a new American football magazine. Home-grown, A5 in size and on sale only in Sportspages and on subscription, Extra Point featured some of the best writers in the country on a whole range of gridiron-related subjects. And without being restricted by the normal journalistic guidelines of good taste or editorial standards, it quickly became part of the British football scene. Now 25 years on from the final issue rolling off the copiers, we give you a lasting tribute to EP from the people involved, and a reprise of some of the best articles that appeared within its pages. The conspirators How former editor Steve Careford remembers it all The beginning of EP by publisher Neil Watson Memories of EP by Paul Stewart Other memories of Extra Point Some of the stories we got in trouble for Troy Aikman's sexuality and rookie hazing Is Prince William John Elway's love child? Old-time football with George Halas (now cleaned up!) Some of the legendary EP covers Why the Bengals have gone into hiding Making a monkey of World League coach Galen Hall Was a Channel 5 presenter lead singer of the Shamen? Some of the more famous contributors to EP Nick Halling when he was still one of the lads And an interview with him Former First Down editor Keith Webster