Morecambe, Exeter City, Matt Grimes, Paul Tisdale

Tisdale taking nothing for granted despite solid start

Despite a solid track record, Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale is taking nothing for granted as his team prepares to face Morecambe away from home tomorrow (3pm).

Tisdale, who has notched up two wins and a draw since the season kicked off, told the club's website: “I take every away game assuming that we can win it just as much as a home game – I don’t view away games any less favourably than a home game and that’s the attitude we will take into the game on Saturday against Morecambe.

“Every game is different. The whistle goes at the beginning of the game, and it’s a fresh start. Previous games count for very little.

"But we have to be wary of them. They had a good end to the season last year and they’ll be a good side.”

One of the selection decisions that the City boss might have to make on Saturday is whether to allow Matt Grimes to retain his starting berth. The 18-year-old midfielder was brought in after injuries to Liam Sercombe and Scot Bennett left Exeter a little lighter in the middle and he was one of the outstanding performers on a very good day against Wimbledon.

Grimes is still at the embryonic end of his career and Tis explained the importance of a careful selection process with players that are still learning the ropes in professional football.