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Brentford's Chiedozie Obgene signs for City

Exeter City have signed Chiedozie Ogbene on loan from Brentford until January.

Chiedozie, 21, has made two Championship and one EFL Cup appearance for the Bees after joining the West London club following a successful spell at League of Ireland Premier Division side Limerick. The winger, who scored eight goals in 34 games at Markets Field, is known to City through assistant manager Eric Kinder who worked with the player at Limerick. He is eligible to play for both the Republic of Ireland and Nigeria at International level and won the FAI Cup Cork in 2016.

Final call for Exeter City FC Trust elections

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/29/2018 - 3:41pm

Are you a Trust member with a burning passion for Exeter City FC and want to help shape the future of the Club?

Then why not apply to be a Trustee? The deadline for applications is this Friday, August 31 at noon.

Any Trust member, over the age of 16 of any gender can stand to become a Trustee.

If you have considered standing for election but have put it off, or forgotten the closing date NOW is the time to get your papers in order and get that nomination submitted.

It is the Trust’s aim to have a diverse Board, with a broad range of skill sets. It would...

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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Thrilling finals in Exeter community diversity football tournament

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/16/2018 - 3:30pm

THERE were thrilling finals in the 14th Exeter City Supporters Trust’s One Game One Community Group male and female five-a-side community diversity football tournament, when eight male and six female teams competed for trophies and medals.

In the male final, Marcel's Allstars drew 2-2 against Isanbul Barbers and with no score in extra time, just as in many World Cup games, it was down to penalty shoot outs.

Marcel's Allstars triumphed 3-2 in the penalty shoot out.

In the female tournament Alphington Ladies Football Club were the victors against MAP Athletic, 3-2 in...

Tribunal sets compensation fee for Ethan Ampadu transfer

Exeter City have received a decision from the Professional Football Compensation Committee (PFCC) regarding Ethan Ampadu’s move to Chelsea and are disappointed by the verdict given.

The decision taken by the PFCC, following a meeting held in London on Wednesday, in summary means that Exeter’s total compensation is up to £2.5m: comprising a guaranteed sum of £1.3m based on a transfer fee plus international and first team appearances already made, with the balance made up of contingent sums amounting to of a further £1.25m depending on the player’s first team appearances with Chelsea...

Exeter City take a stand against homophobia on and off the pitch

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 02/19/2018 - 12:24am

EXETER City Football Club said “no to homophobia” at its home game with Mansfield on Saturday, February 17.

The match was designated as the Club’s annual “Football v Homophobia” fixture and a number of initiatives to mark the day were organised by Exeter City Supporters’ Trust, its One Game One Community (OGOC) Group and Proud Grecians, the club's newly formed lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans (LGBT+) and allies supporters group.

It was the ninth time that an annual Exeter City home game has been designated as a Football v Homophobia match.

Players from both teams...

Grecians held at home by Chairboys

Exeter City were held to a 1-1 draw by promotion rivals Wycombe Wanderers at St James Park in Sky Bet League Two.

Despite going ahead in the first half through Lloyd James' free-kick, they were pegged back by Marcus Bean's finish early in the second half.

The Grecians fought to go ahead again and had half-chances towards the end of the match but were unable to find a second of the afternoon.

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Paul Tisdale made four changes to the City side that were narrowly beaten at Luton Town last weekend with Lee Holmes, Liam...

Three players from Exeter City's under-18 side offered pro deals

Exeter City are pleased to have offered three professional contracts to players from their under-18s side.

Josh Key, Joel Randall and Harry Kite have all earned pro deals after a successful season that has seen the squad win the Youth Alliance South West Division title by seven points.

Under-18s manager Dan Green expressed his delight that a further three players have earned professional contracts following Jack Sparkes, who signed a pro-deal with the club back in the autumn.

“It is always really pleasing to offer players who have come through our system...

Ryan Loft joins City on loan until end of the season

Exeter City have signed forward Ryan Loft for Tottenham Hotspur. Ryan was born in Gravesend and played for both Dartford and Ebbsfleet United before linking up with Spurs Academy. He made his Football League debut for Stevenage after joining them on loan in January 2017. In total he made nine appearances for the Hertfordshire side in League Two last season in addition to playing 11 times for Spurs’ under-23 team where he scored in home matches against Liverpool and Reading. The season before Ryan netted 13 goals in 22 appearances for Tottenham’s under-18s team.

Football: It’s a family affair!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 01/12/2018 - 10:22am

By Lee Alexander, Coventry & Exeter supporter.

I fell in love with football at an early age; standing on a wooden stool, supported by my Dad, watching Coventry City at home in the “covered end” at Highfield Road, or away on the asphalt banks of Fellows Park, Walsall.

It was a family thing; not just my family but being part of the football club “family”.

I was lucky enough to be at Wembley in 1987, to witness “one of the best FA Cup Finals ever” (quote: John Motson); I was with my Dad and both of my brothers and a “family” of friends. So, where’s this leading to...

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