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Pellow to leave Chiefs after 16 seasons

Ricky Pellow has made the decision to leave the Exeter Chiefs coaching team after 16 seasons to spend more time with his family and explore other career opportunities.

The proud Cornishman joined Chiefs in 2009 as skills coach after retiring from his playing career during which he played scrum-half for Cornish Pirates and Worcester Warriors.

Pellow said: “I’ve had 16 amazing years here at the club, so it’s an emotional decision to leave but it is one that enables me and my family to experience a new adventure.

“I’ve made some unbelievable memories as a Chief....

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Exeter City booked their place in the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 4-2 penalty shootout win following a 1-1 draw at St James Park.

Kayden Jackson's first half goal was cancelled out by Troy Brown's header after the break before Lee Martin netted the decisive penalty to send the Grecians into the next round.

Manager Matt Taylor made four changes to the side that started the victory at Morecambe last weekend, with Craig Woodman, Jordan Tillson, Lee Martin and Matt Jay coming into the side.

It was a cagey opening 10 minutes with both sides having spells on...

Grecians take all three points on the road

Exeter City continued their positive start to the season as they beat Morecambe 2-0 at the Globe Arena.

In what was a tough test for Matt Taylor’s side, they had to defend bravely and take their chances when presented.

And they did just that when Pierce Sweeney comfortably converted a penalty on the stroke of half-time before Jayden Stockley doubled City’s lead with an excellent header just after the hour mark.

City manager Matt Taylor named an unchanged team from the side that beat Carlisle United on the opening day of the season.

However, it was the...

Devonshire Homes raises over £7,000 for Children’s Hospice South West at inaugural Golf Day

Local independent house builder Devonshire Homes has raised an incredible £7,295.67 for its charity partner, Children’s Hospice South West.

Devonshire Homes welcomed over 120 guests from across the housing and construction sector to its first Charity Golf Day at Downes Crediton Golf Club. Teams of four enjoyed a day on the greens which included 18-holes and a variety of competitions such as the longest drive, challenge the Pro and closest to the pin. The Devonshire Homes team came out on top, winning the prestigious Devonshire Homes Annual Charity Golf Day Trophy.

The day...

Williams 'fired up' for new season

Harry Williams insists Exeter Chiefs can ill afford to dwell on the disappointment of defeat in May’s Premiership Final against Saracens.

Instead, the England international believes he and his team-mates must instead use that loss as ‘fuel to the fire’ as the Devon club look ahead to the new 2018/19 campaign.

The new season kicks-off in less than a month on September 1 against Leicester Tigers at Sandy Park and the 26-year-old is aiming to be part and parcel of Rob Baxter’s mix as they look to wrestle back their title crown from the Londoners.

“Last season has been...

Jake Taylor signs new deal at St James Park

Captain Jake Taylor says he is excited about the future at Exeter City having put pen to paper on a new deal at St James Park.

The midfielder, who has been an integral part of the team over the past two-and-a-half seasons, says the club is moving in the right direction and he was keen to tie down his future at St James Park because of that.

“I am very pleased,” he said. “The future at Exeter City is exciting. Since Matty (Taylor) has come in he has showed us it is completely different this year and it is definitely something I want to be involved in going forward.”

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Honiton girl is world champion in Tae Kwon Do

A Tae Kwon Do student from Honiton was crowned world champion when students from Honiton and Axminster Tae Kwon Do represented England at the International World Championships in Birmingham.

Over 2500 competitors from all over the world attended the two day event, competing in sparring, patterns, team sparring, team patterns and destruction to be crowned World Champions.

Honiton’s Roxy Spiller was successful in the Girls Under 11 Blue Belt Patterns category, beating over 40 other competitors to take the title in a hard fought contest. Due to the number of competitors Roxy...

Exeter City sign Dara O'Shea from West Brom on loan

Exeter City are delighted to announce the signing of defender Dara O’Shea from West Bromwich Albion on a six-month loan deal.

Dara, who joined the Baggies’ academy at under-16 level, spent last season on loan with Hereford gaining a great deal of experience in senior football, helping himself to seven goals as he won the club’s young player of the year award in what was a promotion season for the Bulls.

The 19-year-old has captained the Republic of Ireland at under-19 level and arrives at St James Park to improve manager Matt Taylor’s defensive options or the 2018/19...

Grecians off to winning start at St James Park

Exeter City got their 2018/19 season off to a positive start with a 3-1 win over Carlisle United at St James Park.

In Matt Taylor's first competitive match in charge of the Grecians, they went ahead in the first half when Nicky Law struck, before Jonathan Forte added another with a composed finish.

United pulled a goal back just before half-time, but were unable to find an equaliser as substitute Tristan Abrahams then sealed the points for City with an injury time goal.

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The Grecians named the same side that started...

A fiesta of football for city youngsters

More than 100 children got to meet their Exeter City idols at a special Train with the Team Day.

The event, which was organised by Exeter CITY Community Trust and the Junior Grecian Committee, saw members of the Junior Grecians take over the club’s Cliff Hill Training Ground.

The first team turned out in force and the youngsters, who were aged from five to 14, got to try their luck against the likes of Christy Pym, Lee Holmes and Jayden Stockley at the exclusive Junior Grecians event.

Scott Walker, deputy head of community at CITY Community Trust, said: ‘It was a...

Darren Everett appointed Director of Golf at Exeter Golf and Country Club

Exeter Golf and Country Club’s Head Golf Professional has been appointed Director of Golf to amalgamate the administration, management and commercial aspects of the facility and membership.

Darren Everett, who has been the Golf Professional at Exeter Golf and Country Club since May 2016, will take over the responsibilities of Golf Manager, from Ben Martin on 4th August. After three years as Golf Manager and a previous three working in the Pro Shop, Ben is due to start his new role as the South West Regional Manager for England Golf.

The creation of the new role of Director...

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Pellow to leave Chiefs after 16 seasons

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Grecians take all three points on the road

Devonshire Homes raises over £7,000 for Children’s Hospice South West at inaugural Golf Day

Williams 'fired up' for new season

Jake Taylor signs new deal at St James Park

Honiton girl is world champion in Tae Kwon Do

Exeter City sign Dara O'Shea from West Brom on loan

Grecians off to winning start at St James Park

A fiesta of football for city youngsters

Darren Everett appointed Director of Golf at Exeter Golf and Country Club

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