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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...

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Police are ready for the Devon Derby

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/13/2023 - 11:29pm

Officers will be present throughout the day to ensure a safe matchday

Police are planning for the Devon derby with Exeter City taking on Plymouth Argyle at St James’ Park this Saturday 15 April, with a midday kick-off.

With Plymouth Argyle in the hunt for automatic promotion to the Championship, and Exeter City looking to cap an excellent return to League One for the Grecians with a win over their local rivals, the match, which is an all-ticket affair, has already sold out.

Superintendent Tom Holmes, the officer in charge of the operation, said: “We are...

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The most successful trainers in Grand National history

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 04/11/2023 - 12:28pm

While there are many accolades a National Hunt horse racing trainer can achieve that will garner the respect of the sport’s most avid fans – nothing reaches the wider public quite like a victory in the Grand National.

In what is jumps racing’s preeminent fixture on the UK & Ireland racing calendar, the four-mile and two-and-a-half-furlong premier handicap is a notoriously hard fixture to win. That is evidenced by the fact that two of the sport’s most successful trainers, Willie Mullins and Nicky Henderson, have only one Grand National victory between them.

There are...

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Top Golf Courses and Resorts in the Exeter Region

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Wed, 03/29/2023 - 10:48pm

Exeter, the city in Devon, is a wonderful destination if you find yourself in the South West of England.

The city of Exeter has a rich history, resulting in some beautiful architectural districts that attract students and tourists. While you're there, check out the restaurants, cafes, and gardens.

Don't worry if sightseeing isn't your cup of tea, though. Another fun event is planned; GolfHolidaysDirect got you covered!

Exeter's Top-tier Golfing Courses

If you find yourself in the mood for a quick round of golf while in Exeter, you may head to one of these nearby...

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Outsiders to consider at the 2023 Masters

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Wed, 03/29/2023 - 1:10pm

When circling prominent professional events on the sporting calendar every year, the Masters is one of the very first fans choose to highlight. Whether it be the notoriously challenging Augusta course, the Green Jacket, or the monumental Tiger Woods performances – there is an unparalleled level of prestige that the Masters holds when compared to other golf tournaments.

2023 will be no exception, and with all the turmoil surrounding professional golf as a result of the newly established LIV Golf league – this year’s edition is shaping up to be one of most intriguing in quite some...

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Exeter Junior Teams Chase Football Bonanza

Members of a junior football club in Exeter will have the chance to get a taste of life as a professional footballer after a special competition was launched.

The initiative will offer one lucky team the chance to be trained by Exeter City’s coaches at the club’s new £3 million Cliff Hill Training Ground, as well as receiving 15 tickets for City’s final League One home game of the season against Morecambe on Sunday, May 7.

The Grecians and club partner Selco Builders Warehouse have joined forces to offer the exciting prize which will see City’s elite coaches deliver...

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Devon crowns county final winners of Pokemon Futsal Youth Cup

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/23/2023 - 2:59pm

The 2022/23 season of the Pokémon Futsal Youth Cup, in partnership with England Football is successfully underway, with Devon crowning eight winners of their county finals competition.

The following teams were crowned champions and have earned the right to represent Devon in the regional finals of the competition, later this spring.

Female

U10’s – Torquay United

U12’s – Elburton Villa

U14’s – Torquay United

U16’s – Marine Academy Plymouth

Male

U10’s – Plymouth Argyle

U12’s – Exeter City

U14’s –...

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Blundell’s secures Devonshire Homes sponsorship for Rosslyn Park 7s rugby festival

Blundell’s School has announced an exciting new rugby sponsorship deal with independent Westcountry housebuilder, Devonshire Homes. The deal includes shirt sponsorship, playing kit and off-field teamwear for the school’s senior boys rugby 7s squad. The clothing has been designed and supplied by Devon based specialist, VX3.

Tiverton based Devonshire Homes is an award-winning house builder committed to building high quality new homes throughout the Westcountry. The company has been creating new communities across the South West since 1992 and actively supports charities and...

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Britain's Gold Cup Hopefuls

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 03/13/2023 - 2:37pm

It is now five years since Native River gave Britain their last Cheltenham Gold Cup win. Irish trainers, horses, and jockeys have dominated the biggest race in jump racing in recent years, with seven of the last ten renewals going the way of the visitors.

The Irish stranglehold on the Cheltenham Festival highlight is likely to continue in 2023, with five of the top six in the betting market belonging to Ireland's top trainers.

Britain's 2023 Hopefuls

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Team GB and Persimmon team up to produce community challenge for schools

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/09/2023 - 4:51pm

Team GB and Persimmon Homes have launched Get Set to Build a Community , a cross-curricular challenge to support the development of employability, teamwork and decision making skills in students aged 11 – 14 across the South West in the run up to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Originally created as the official education programme for London 2012, Team GB and ParalympicsGB’s youth engagement programme Get Set now offers a broad programme of free, cross-curricular resources and activities for schools and community groups.

Get Set to Build a Community tasks students with...

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Leading Exeter Trainer Paul Nicholls Could Be Set for Big Cheltenham Festival

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 03/09/2023 - 2:25pm

Champion Trainer Paul Nicholls tops the standings at Exeter Racecourse this season. The Ditcheat man is a frequent visitor to the Devon-based racecourse with many of the leading stars from his stable.

Nicholls could be set for a big Cheltenham Festival this year, as he has some great chances across the week, which will help in his defence of the Trainers Championship this season. Here is a look at some of his leading hopes.

Stage Star – Turners Novices’ Chase

Grade One winner hurdler Stage Star has made an impressive start to his chase career, with three wins from four...

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