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City bag their tenth away win of the season against Morecambe

A second-half brace by Jamie Cureton, and a strike from Arron Davies, gave Exeter City a club record tenth away win of the season with a 3-0 win at Morecambe.

Vote for your favourite Exeter City goal of 2012

After whittling down possible goals for the accolade, the shortlist is now open for votes to select Exeter City Football Club’s Goal of the Year 2012!

The goal that gets most votes will be put forward at the Football League Awards, and it’ll take on the best of the rest with the hope of winning the Mitre Goal of the Year 2012.

With five corkers to choose from, there’s little doubt that whichever goal gets the nod to represent the Grecian, it’ll put up a fair fight!

The shortlist is as follows:

11/2/12 - David Noble (H) v Sheff Wed - match-winning free-kick...

Torquay earn bragging rights in Devon Derby

Authored by JAMIII
Posted: Wed, 01/30/2013 - 8:11am

Exeter City’s unbeaten record in 2013 came to an end at the hands of local rivals Torquay United at St James Park. An early penalty by Rene Howe set the Gulls on their way, as the visitors settled early.

City pressed and pressed in the closing stages but an equaliser just wouldn’t materialise as the Gulls’ defence held out resolutely to claim the win. Paul Tisdale made four changes to his starting line-up for the second in a double-header of Devon Derbies against Torquay United. Jimmy Keohane , Alan Gow and Matt Oakley all returned to the XI, whilst Mark Molesley was given a debut...

City urges fans to play their part in tonight’s Devon Derby

Exeter City Football Club and manager Paul Tisdale are calling on fans to turn out in their droves to play their part in tonight’s Devon Derby against Torquay United.

Kick It Out seeks football’s next generation in Exeter

A chance to land a job in the football industry is on offer for aspiring coaches, managers and administrators with an event in Exeter on Sunday 24 February running from 1-5pm.

Kick It Out, football’s equality and inclusion campaign, will descend on the University of Exeter to host Raise Your Game, a free afternoon which pairs experienced individuals already working in the game with youngsters hoping to gain valuable advice to follow in their footsteps.

Former Chelsea and Pisa captain, Paul Elliott, ambassador and trustee for the campaign, is hoping the event will whet the...

Rearranged date for City’s trip to Bristol Rovers announced

The rearranged date for Exeter City’s trip to Bristol Rovers has been announced as Wednesday 6th March (7.45pm).

City’s trip to the Memorial Stadium was originally due to take place last weekend, but heavy snowfall in the Bristol area meant the game had to be called off on grounds of safety.

Now the West Country derby between the Grecians and the Pirates will take place under the floodlights at the Mem on a Wednesday evening.

Ticketing details for the rearranged fixture will be confirmed shortly.

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Exeter City at home against Southend - Game On!

Authored by JAMIII
Posted: Sat, 01/12/2013 - 11:55am

Today's match pitting 5th placed Exeter City against 6th placed Southend United is set to go ahead as scheduled. Head groundsman Clive Pring reports the pitch to be in outstanding shape in spite of the heavy rain last night. Tickets for all area's will be available on the gate but fans are advised to get to the park early as there are a number of other match tickets being sold.

Before the Southend game on Saturday, in addition to the usual matchday duties, Reception at St James Park will be:

• Selling Bristol Rovers away tickets (now on *general sale*at a maximum four per...

Exeter City confirm signing of Myles Anderson

Exeter City has today completed the signing of 22-year-old Myles Anderson, following his release from Blackburn Rovers.

Struggling Plymouth Argyle sack Carl Fletcher

Exeter City rivals Plymouth Argyle have sacked manager Carl Fletcher after 16 months in charge of the struggling League Two side.

Argyle are only two points clear of the relegation zone after losing 2-1 at home to John Ward's Bristol Rovers. Ward was set to become Argyle director of football just three weeks ago, until being offered the job as Rovers boss.

Former Argyle and Wales midfielder, Fletcher, 32, initially took over as caretaker after Peter Reid's sacking in September 2011. In his post-match interview with BBC Radio Devon, he revealed: "[Owner] James Brent has just...

Exeter City boss reflects on derby day draw

Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale applauded his players for the way they performed during the 1-1 draw against Plymouth in the Devon Derby at St James Park.

Liam Sercombe hit an opener in the first half following a spell of bright play by City. However Argyle began to exert pressure after half-time and Tis was happy with the spirit the team showed after being pegged back by Joe Lennox in an emotive derby.

“It was the sort of game we expected really,” said Tisdale. “It was high-tempo, slippery and not much passing. The game was probably going to come down to mistakes or...

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