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From St James Park to the Euros: Tracking Exeter City Academy Players on the International Stage

As Europe’s biggest stars regroup for international duty, national team rosters for Euro 2024 are filled with familiar names - few of which trace their beginnings to the lower tiers of English football.

Exeter City’s academy may not make headlines, but its graduates are making tournament squads. And while attention builds toward summer fixtures and early Champions League predictions on many of the most popular and secure betting platforms, another narrative deserves recognition: players who started at St James Park and are now representing their countries on the international...

Chiefs continue unbeaten home run

Exeter Chiefs 19 Gloucester 10

Thomas Waldrom finished top of the try pile for 2015 and the Exeter No.8 is hoping to replicate the feat this time round as his double helped the Chiefs to victory over Gloucester.

The free-scoring forward, who scored 16 touchdowns last season, took his tally to eight for this term with a first half brace that enabled Rob Baxter’s side to keep up their pursuit of Saracens at the top of the Aviva Premiership table.

Winger Olly Woodburn added a third score, while fly-half Gareth Steenson wrapped up the job with two conversions of his own...

Six-figure payday for Exeter City

Exeter City’s replay at Anfield means the club is set for a cash windfall, estimated to be worth up to £700,000.

That is the equivalent to a year’s wage bill. A win would have secured about a month’s worth.

The Grecians put in a gritty performance against Liverpool’s Kindergarten Klopps – a reference to the inexperienced team the Premier League-side manager fielded.

They earned a 2-2 draw, and the praise of the often-cynical London press.

The replay is expected to take place within the next ten days, although no date has been set.

See the first-half...

Chiefs side to face Gloucester

It’s a common approach from Rob Baxter not to get carried away over his side’s fortunes. Whether it’s a win or whether it’s a loss, the Exeter Chiefs head coach is well versed in telling things as it is.

In the aftermath of his side’s 8-3 loss at Northampton Saints on New Year’s Day, there were no excuses from Baxter when he addressed the assembled media at Franklin’s Gardens. His honest approach that his side may have “stolen a point” was a frank assessment following what was a disappointing first outing in 2016.

However, as he readies his troops for their latest battle...

Exeter City secure Anfield replay

EXETER CITY are heading to Anfield after holding Premier League Liverpool to a thrilling 2-2 draw at St James Park.

David Noble and Christian Ribeiro returned to the starting line-up for Exeter City to take on Liverpool in the most eagerly-anticipated match of the season. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp named a very youthful eleven, but did have Belgian international Christian Benteke up front as captain.

With St James Park full to the rafters and absolutely rocking, the place nearly fell down when Jamie Reid centred for Tom Nichols to fire City in front just over ten minutes...

Whitten wary of Gloucester

Ian Whitten has warned Exeter Chiefs can ill afford to take for granted their proud home record when they play host to rivals Gloucester in Saturday’s Aviva Premiership clash (3pm).

The two teams meet for the first top flight game of 2016 at Sandy Park, a venue which has become somewhat fortress-like for Rob Baxter’s side over the past 12 months.

Ironically, it was the Cherry & Whites who were the last side to emerge victorious from Exeter in any competition, winning 26-25 in yet another nail-biting encounter between the two adversaries.

Since then, plenty have...

Baxter waits for news on Lees

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter today admitted he won’t be rushed into bringing in emergency cover, even though he is yet to hear the full extent of Mitch Lees’ bicep injury.

The Australian-born lock was forced off during the first half of last week’s Aviva Premiership defeat against Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens. Lees has since undergone scans this week and – according to Baxter – the initial prognosis does not look promising.

“Mitch is having some scans this week and it is potentially a bad injury. We will know later in the week,” said Baxter.

“We...

Exeter v Liverpool: Police advice to fans

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/06/2016 - 2:37pm

Devon and Cornwall Police will continue to work closely in partnership, supporting Exeter City Football club when they host Liverpool FC in the FA Cup this Friday evening, 8 January.

Police will be there to support the staff at the club in ensuring this is an enjoyable family event, providing support to the public wherever needed.

The club are advising fans to arrive early, with gates opening at 6.30pm.

With a sell out crowd all away coaches will be met and escorted by Police.

If any visiting coach have not yet passed details to police please call 101 to...

RWC 2015 legacy thriving in Exeter

The strong and positive legacy of Exeter's successful hosting of Rugby World Cup 2015 is set to continue with the establishment of Mini’s Academy, a dedicated after-school club for four-seven year old boys and girls.

Established by former Exeter Chiefs player Nic Sestaret and Tracey Alison of My First Rugby Ball and supported by community coaches from Exeter Chiefs, along with local sports coaches & students from Exeter College, Mini's Academy is designed to promote the social and health benefits of team sport, while introducing children to rugby; a sport that has at its heart...

Record crowds attend Jockey Club racecourses

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 01/05/2016 - 12:12pm

The UK's largest racecourse group attracted record numbers of people to enjoy a day at the races during the last year, according to new figures published today by Jockey Club Racecourses which show in 2015 its total attendances surpassed 1.9 million for the first time ever. Exeter Racecourse, which is part of Jockey Club Racecourses, saw attendances increase by 6,653. Its flagship racedays include the Haldon Gold Cup, New Year’s Day, Devon Day and its popular Super Sunday meeting in February while Jockey Club Racecourses runs the likes of the Cheltenham Festival, the Crabbie’s Grand...

Exeter City's slide continues

EXETER CITY's difficult run continued as goals from Joss Labadie and Ashley Chambers earned a 2-1 win for Dagenham & Redbridge at St James Park.

Troy Brown returned to the starting eleven for a fixture that survived heavy rain thanks to the work of the City ground staff, while David Noble took a place from the bench as he continued his return from his injury absence. Former Grecian Jamie Cureton was on the bench for the Daggers in John Still's first game back at the helm, while another ex-City player in James Dunne started for the visitors.

After Craig Woodman headed...

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