The early years through to 1982
1983 to 1987 - American Football takes off in the UK
1988 to 1991 - Money pours into the game
1992 to 1995 - The decline in popularity begins
1996 to 2000 - American Football hits rock bottom in the UK
2001 to 2005 - Greenshoots of recovery
2006 to 2010 - Revival under way
2011 to current -