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City’s 'Super Saver' Season Tickets on sale from Monday

Exeter City are thanking their supporters, both old and new, by announcing that season ticket prices for next season are being frozen at 2012/13 levels for those who purchase in the Super Saver period (which runs from 18th February 2013 to 6th April 2013), except for U12 tickets in the Stagecoach and Big Bank stands – although these still represent fantastic value, at less than £2.25 per game.

An adult season ticket for the Big Bank is just £289 – the equivalent of £12.57 per game – which is a saving of £102 on the gate price, while a Premium U12 season ticket in the Flybe stand...

Oscar Pistorius arrested after girlfriend shot dead

Today's news (15 February): South African Olympic and Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius has broken down in court sobbing today after prosecutors said they would pursue a "premeditated murder" charge over the death of his girlfriend.

An application for bail was postponed until next Tuesday and Mr Pistorius, 26, will remain in police custody not in prison as would normally be the case.

Update: Oscar Pistorius has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend and will appear in a Pretoria court on Friday, police have confirmed.

Earlier news: Local media in Pretoria have...

University of Exeter just miss out against Okehampton Argyle

University of Exeter 2 - 3 Okehampton Argyle.

The Students put up a tough fight but failed to match Okehampton's three in an energetic match between two close rivals of the South West Peninsular Division One.

University of Exeter missed several opportunities to take the lead in a fairly even start, but it was Argyle who struck first with a strong header from a corner after quarter of an hour played. Their lead lasted just four minutes though, as a fantastic looping shot from outside the box put the home side on level terms temporarily.

This was until an equally...

Sign up today for Exeter Chiefs' February Camp

Hundreds of youngsters have benefited during their holidays from a Chiefs Rugby Camp and the first one of 2013 will take place at Sandy Park on 18th-19th February.

At a cost of £35 per day, children aged from 6-16 can learn from the professionals as they get given the opportunity to experience what rugby life is all about at a top Aviva Premiership club, as well as getting the chance to see Rob Baxter’s squad train in preparation for their upcoming top flight clash at home to London Welsh.

Campers not only learn the basic elements of the game, but at the same time improve...

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...

University of Exeter delivers a month of sport for all

Throughout February the University of Exeter will be holding International Sport Month. International Sport Month offers all students the opportunity to try and experience a wide range of sports and events including football, volleyball, golf and the Rugby Varsity. Anyone can take part in the activities, which are largely free and occuring around Streatham Campus.

A list of the events - from pancake flipping next Tuesday to fitness classes and golf taster sessions - happening over the whole of International Sport Month can be found here . The list is growing so keep checking the...

City end two-month winless run at St James Park

After seeing his side triumph by a comprehensive 3-0 scoreline against Southend United at St James Park, Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale praised his side’s attention to details in the preparation and on the field for earning the victory.

As well as earning a valuable three points – putting City into third in the npower League 2 table – it also ended a winless run dating back for over two months at the Park, and maintained Exeter’s 100 per cent record for 2013.

“It was built on a very determined group of players, as we have been for the last number of home games,” said Tisdale...

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