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Exeter City took stand against homophobia for 10th year

EXETER City Football Club said “no to homophobia” at its home game with Bury on Saturday, February 16.

The match was designated as the Club’s annual “Football v Homophobia” fixture and a number of initiatives were organised by the Exeter City Supporters’ Trust, its One Game One Community (OGOC) Group and Exeter City Community Trust.

It is 10 years ago since the international initiative was founded and the 10th time that a designated Football v Homophobia (FvH) match has been held by Exeter City.

Two years ago, Lou Englefield, Director of the national Football v...

Exeter City to take stand against homophobia for 10th year

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/05/2019 - 9:26am

EXETER City Football Club will be saying “no to homophobia” at its home game with Bury (Saturday, February 16; kick off 3pm).

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It is 10 years ago that the international initiative was founded and the 10th time that a designated Football v Homophobia (FvH) match has been held by Exeter City.

Two years ago, Lou Englefield, Director of the national Football v Homophobia campaign, presented the Exeter OGOC Group with a commemorative pennant, acknowledging the Club’s...

Donovan Wilson signs on loan from Wolves

Exeter City’s latest signing Donovan Wilson says he’s delighted to sign for the Grecians until the end of the 2018/19 campaign.

Donovan, who has spent time on loan with Spanish side FC Jumilla since August 2018, signs for City from Wolverhampton Wanderers and the youngster is looking forward to getting going with his new club.

The 21-year-old said: “I’m really happy to sign. I heard about it yesterday, and as soon as I heard, I wanted to come down straight away.

“I know about the history in terms of the young players that the club brings through as a lot of them go...

Exeter City sign Jaden Brown on loan until the end of the season

Exeter City have signed Huddersfield Town full-back Jaden Brown on loan until the end of the season.

The highly-rated defender has represented England at under-19 level and is known for his pace and ability to get and up and down the wing.

Speaking about the signing, City manager Matt Taylor said: “He is a dynamic left sided defender. We have got the experience of Craig Woodman and Dean Moxey who can cover that position, but this lad is going to get up and down that touchline time and time again.

“It gives me an option if I wanted to play five at the back because he...

Randell Williams joins Exeter City from Watford

Randell Williams says Exeter City’s reputation for developing and improving players was the reason he decided to put pen to paper on a permanent deal at St James Park.

The 22-year-old winger, who has spent the last year on loan at Wycombe Wanderers, joins City from Watford.

He comes with a proven track record having played six games for the Chairboys last season as they were promoted from League Two and 23 games for them this campaign in League One.

“I am very pleased to have joined,” said Randell. “I know about the club and I am just happy to be here.

“I...

Kane Wilson rejoins City on loan

Kane Wilson says he has unfinished business with Exeter City having agreed to join the club on loan again until the end of the season.

Kane, 18, who has represented England at under-16 and under-17 level, spent the majority of last season on loan at St James Park where he made 22 appearances for the Grecians and scored his first goal in senior football in a 2-1 victory over Barnet.

It was a successful time for the club as City reached the League Two play-off final, before losing to Coventry City at Wembley. However, Kane has set his sights on going one better this time...

Christmas comes early to the Bramble Ward thanks to Exeter City stars

There were some extra special visitors to Bramble Ward at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital this week.

Exeter City Football Club’s first-team players took time out of their busy training schedule to visit children and teenagers on the ward – some of whom will be spending the festive period in hospital.

The players delivered dozens of bears, toys, calendars, footballs and signed merchandise to the young patients.

The players who visited the ward were manager Matt Taylor, assistant manager Eric Kinder, Pierce Sweeney, Jake Taylor, Lee Holmes, Jayden Stockley, Dean...

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...

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...

Girls display top class football skills at memorial tournament

More than 100 girls took part in a football tournament established in memory of former Exeter journalist and CITY Community Trust operations manager Catherine Fraser.

The event, which took place at Exeter University, saw 10 teams from schools across Devon play against each other in two competitions.

The teams were from The Maynard School (Exeter), Queen Elizabeth’s School (Crediton), St Luke’s College (Exeter), Newton Abbot College, Cranbrook Education Campus, Colyton Grammar School and Exmouth Community College.

Catherine’s mum, Glenda Riley, donated funds to set...

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