Originally Posted by holyland red

IT`S ALL OVER FOR SHOOT
Posted 17/06/08 15:25EmailPrintSave

Shoot magazine is no more after almost 40 years in the children's football magazine market.

It was launched in 1969 and during the Seventies and Eighties it was essential reading for most young boys every week as it dominated the market.

It's popularity waned in the Nineties as Match became the market leader, with Shoot switching to a monthly schedule.

Earlier this year they returned to a weekly format to go head-to-head-to head with Match and the newly-launched Match of the Day magazine, but publishers IPC have now admitted defeat.

They are in talks to keep the name alive and protect the famous Shoot Annual, but the magazine is no more.

"It is with great regret that we have had to make this decision," said Paul Williams, the managing director of IPC Inspire.

"We are of course in consultation with the six permanent staff directly affected by the proposal, and every effort will be made to find alternative jobs if this becomes necessary."

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There goes a piece of history. Was a good read way back in pre-internet days of the 80's.