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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...

Exeter City stumble against AFC Wimbledon

Report: AFC Wimbledon 2 Exeter City 1

Exeter City were defeated 2-1 at the hands of AFC Wimbledon at Kingsmeadow in an entertaining but ultimately disappointing fixture.

The frustration was compounded because City had taken an early lead through a Jack Midson own-goal, heading Matt Grimes’ corner into his own net.

But Luke Moore levelled the game before the interval from close range, before Dons striker Midson earned his redemption by turning in a low cross 15 minutes from time as the turnaround was completed.

Added to the result, the sight of Grimes having...

Chiefs side to face Ospreys

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Fri, 01/24/2014 - 12:45pm

Skills coach Ricky Pellow wants Exeter Chiefs to use last week's Heineken Cup win at Cardiff Blues as the springboard for another big performance against Welsh opposition again tomorrow. A week after claiming an impressive 19-13 success at the Arms Park, the Chiefs switch their attentions from European battle to that of the LV= Cup and the impending visit of the Ospreys to Sandy Park (3pm). For a third successive season the Anglo-Welsh tournament has pitted the Chiefs against the Ospreys on Devon soil - and the home side will be hoping that past experiences continue as they have twice...

Baxter tips Ewers for the top

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter believes Dave Ewers can become a force for both club and country over the next two years and has vowed to help further develop the powerful back-row forward. After several weeks of behind the scenes discussions, 23-year-old Ewers today agreed new terms with Baxter on a deal that will keep him in situe at Sandy Park for at least the next two years. In the past month alone Baxter has already tied down the futures of current Chiefs Dean Mumm, Damian Welch, Jack Yeandle, Ian Whitten and Tom Johnson, as well as adding England international Thomas Waldrom from...

Ewers agrees new deal at Chiefs

Dave Ewers wants to help Exeter Chiefs become a real force within the English game after he today agreed a new two-year contract with the Aviva Premiership club.

A product of the club's highly successful academy set-up, the imposing 23-year-old forward has taken his game to new heights this season, not only establishing himself as a first-team regular with the Devon club, but also impressing enough to be named in Stuart Lancaster's England Saxons squad.

Ewers' decision to stay at Sandy Park offers yet another boost to Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter, who in recent weeks has...

Mitchell to leave the Chiefs

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Tue, 01/21/2014 - 12:11pm

Welsh international Craig Mitchell is to leave Exeter Chiefs at the end of the season to take up a contract with Rabo Pro 12 side Cardiff Blues.

The 27-year-old prop will move to the Arms Park on a three-year deal, bringing to an end a similar spell with the Devon club.

Signed by head coach Rob Baxter during the summer of 2011 from the Ospreys, Mitchell enjoyed a promising first season in Devon as he helped the club secure a fifth place finish in the Aviva Premiership.

Sadly the last two years at Sandy Park have not gone quite as smoothly for the talented tight-head...

'Thomas the Tank' Waldrom excited by Chiefs move

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Mon, 01/20/2014 - 10:22am

Thomas Waldrom says he is “excited” by the challenge that lies ahead after he today sealed a move to the Exeter Chiefs from Aviva Premiership rivals Leicester Tigers.

The 30-year-old England international will join the Devon club from the start of next season after recently agreeing a three-year contract with the Chiefs.

Waldrom’s switch to the Westcountry will bring to an end a successful four-year stint at Welford Road for the powerful back-row forward. Not only has he won five caps for England during his time in the East Midlands, but he has also claimed a Premiership...

Reebok to provide Exeter with a Fit Hub

This Saturday 25th January, Reebok will provide the people of Exeter with a more accessible route to fitness by launching the city’s first ever Fit Hub at Tony Pryce Sports, Guildhall Shopping Centre. The new Reebok FitHub will serve and support the local fitness community, offering new ranges of Reebok clothing and accessories specially designed for fitness as well as FREE fitness tests, classes, challenges and advice, via fully qualified trainers.

To celebrate the FitHub’s opening, Reebok is inviting the local community to come down to Tony Pryce throughout the day (11am – 5pm),...

Chiefs defeat Cardiff Blues

Cardiff Blues 13 Exeter Chiefs 19

Exeter Chiefs will no doubt have more memorable away days in Europe, but for now they will toast this latest victory with a glowing sense of satisfaction.

Having kicked off their Heineken Cup campaign with victory over Cardiff Blues, they ended this latest instalment with a similar outcome against the proud Welsh region.

Don Armand’s first half try, together with 14 points from the boot of skipper Gareth Steenson, not only gave the Chiefs the perfect send off in what could be their final outing in the Heineken Cup in its present...

Game Off!

Saturday’s game against Morecambe has had to be called off following a pitch inspection by referee Andy D’Urso.

The pitch was clear of water until a heavy downpour which began at 1pm, which has left the surface saturated and waterlogged.

Supporters should hold on to any tickets and details will follow in due course about the rearranged game.

Read more at http://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/article/morecambe-game-off-1301870.as...

Preview: Exeter City FC v Morecambe

After the heartbreak of a last-gasp defeat to local rivals Bristol Rovers last weekend, it’s back on the horse for City this week and a home fixture against Morecambe.

The Shrimps arrive in Devon on a bit of a dry run themselves.

A 1-1 draw at home against Wycombe Wanderers last weekend took them to four games without a victory on the bounce for the first time this season, and similarly to City there is an air of importance in trying to get back into the play-off places that they occupied in the early months.

Part of that good patch that the Shrimps had early in the...

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