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Devon firm raises $375,000 and develops AI solutions for the Dallas Cowboys’ fan base – revolutionising how live events are viewed

Devon innovator raises $375,000 and partners with iconic US sporting brands. The business is now valued at $7m.

A Devon-based fan engagement company, is delivering AI solutions for domestic and international sports brands including Hampshire Cricket, Harlequins RFC, The Dallas Cowboys, The San Francisco 49ers and The US Tennis Open. The company has also partnered with US sport agency, Wasserman.

Andy Doyle, Co-Founder of Filmily , describes a typical use case with the Dallas Cowboys: “We integrate with the club’s app which shows a spectacular touchdown and encourages fans to...

Tis praises fans after win over Barnet

Manager says supporters were man-of-the-match in win over Barnet

“If I had to pick a man-of-the-match it would have been the fans,” said manager Paul Tisdale after Exeter City’s 2-1 win at home to Barnet on Good Friday.

The Grecians raced into a 2-0 lead against Kevin Nugent’s side – thanks to goals from Jordan Moore-Taylor and David Wheeler in the opening six minutes of the match – but they were made to work hard for the victory as the visitors pulled a goal back through John Akinde and came close on numerous occasions to getting an equaliser.

Tis felt the fans...

ECFC Fans Forum

Event Date: 
11/02/2016 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Apple Suite, Exeter City Football Club, St James Park, Exeter

Exeter City Supporters Trust's next Fans Forum is taking place in the Apple Suite at St James Park on Thursday 11th February at 7pm.

Joining the forum for the evening will be City stars (and new Trust members), David Wheeler, Ryan Harley, Will Hoskins and Jamie McAllister.

The Trust would like to encourage younger supporters in particular, especially the Red Legion, to say thank you for creating such a great atmosphere, home and away in recent weeks.

Everyone is encouraged to spread the word far and wide!

The bar will be open upstairs and there will be tea...

Exeter is going world cup crazy!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 09/18/2015 - 11:09am

Rugby Word Cup fever is gripping Exeter as we prepare for the tournament to kick off!

The Fanzone in Northernhay Gardens is taking shape, as our picture shows, and there are events throughout the tournament, including a Festival of Rugby at Exeter Castle.

Watching the matches and soaking up the atmosphere is going to be possible for everyone, even if you don’t have a ticket for the matches at Sandy Park, England or any other match.

The Exeter Fanzone will show live matches on a big screen, have a variety of events and entertainment for fans and families, a wide...

Police ready to welcome RWC fans

With the Rugby World Cup 2015 just days away Devon and Cornwall is ready to welcome visitors from across the globe.

Rugby World Cup 2015 begins on September 18th and Exeter’s Sandy Park is one of the venues chosen to host matches.

As well staging three games the city is also hosting 13 Fanzone events in Northernhay Gardens.

Planning for the event has been ongoing for the past 18 months with officers from the Operation Blackjack command team working alongside Exeter Chiefs, Exeter City Council, Devon County Council, the Highways Agency, British Transport Police and...

Exeter City FC fans return to Andros

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 04/23/2015 - 11:09am

Exeter City FC Supporters - a dedicated group of Exeter City FC fans - will be heading back to Greece the day after the play off final Sunday 24th May for up to two weeks to play football on the Greek island of Andros.

Neil Le Milliere, says: "We were originally invited over in 2007 to combine a holiday on an idyllic Greek island with a game of football against the locals, and a number of us went over not really knowing what to expect."

There are now about 250 members of the Greek Exeter City FC fan club on the Island of Andros and in Athens called "Greek Grecians Fans...

Welcome to your new stadium

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Wed, 09/03/2014 - 10:06pm

This is the sight that awaits Exeter Chiefs fans when they arrive at Sandy Park for the first game of the season next Saurday.

Work has been continuing late into the night to ensure the multi-miliion pound improvement works are complete.

The west stand has been extended, the east stand now has terracing and the pitch is a mixture of grass and a state-of-the art synthetic material.

Sandy Park will be one of the best stadiums in the Aviva Premiership thanks to the summer investment.

The Chiefs kick off their Premiership campaign against the Leicester Tigers...

Luke praises fans after 'wicked' gig at The Exeter Daily auditorium

Authored by Oli Justice
Posted: Tue, 01/14/2014 - 1:58pm

Devon X Factor star Luke Friend has thanked his fans for making his home coming gig a 'wicked' night.

Luke appeared at The Exeter Daily Auditorium at the city's Phoenix Theatre on Friday where he performed in front of a sell-out crowd.

The 17-year-old, from Teignmouth, topped a bill that also include former The Voice contestant Adam Isaac and up and coming Charlotte Ward.

The Exeter Daily, which promoted Luke's gig, caught up with him last night to ask about the experience.

He told us: "Friday night was absolutely mental! An awesome experience.

"We...

City boss lauds the influence of the supporters

Authored by JAMIII
Posted: Fri, 04/05/2013 - 11:38am

"I admire the youngsters in the Big Bank – they’ve been really, really positive this year."

Paul Tisdale

Ahead of the visit of Dagenham & Redbridge on Saturday, Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale paid his compliments to the supporters for the role they’re playing in the promotion push.

With five games remaining, the Grecians are sitting pretty in the play-off places with the ambition of playing League 1 football next year still a real possibility. And Tis acknowledged that the continued upbeat influence of City’s supporters could prove all-important in the final...