The stakes are raised higher every year. For those scrapping for survival, the Premier League is a dream they cling to with alacrity; for those vying to enter England’s top flight, the glitz is a dazzling prospect. Manchester City’s relentless march to the title has made the relegation dogfight the most intriguing narrative of the […]
Top 10: Defining moments in women’s sport in 2017
Across all facets of society, a number of alarming exposés have sought to unravel historical inequality. Particularly, sexual harassment cases have engulfed Hollywood and the BBC gender pay gap scandal has caused a crisis. Finally, the cause of equality is being trumpeted on a much larger scale and has been thrust into the public consciousness […]
Sport Editorial: North Korean olive branch?
A barbed, stinging, and ultimately entertaining war of words ensued between Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte over the Christmas period. Mourinho, a predictable culprit, teased Antonio Conte in responding to his “clown” jibe – the Manchester United manager later arguing with a Machiavellian sincerity that it was not aimed at the Italian. Conte, up until […]
Exeter City VS West Brom: Grecians battle, but come up short
Exeter City were knocked out of the FA Cup by Premier League outfit West Bromwich Albion. The Baggies stormed to a two-goal lead within half an hour and, in truth, could have had a much larger lead were it not for the reactions of Christopher Pym and the offside flag. Though this result appears to […]
Exeter City beat Stevenage to move into top three
Exeter City built on their dramatic mid-week extra time win against Forest Green Rovers with a 2-1 victory over Stevenage. City cruised for the majority of the game, but the final ten minutes saw the visitors come close to equalising several times – stoic defending ensured the Grecians hung on for a vital win in […]
Exeter City mount incredible comeback to progress in FA Cup
This was a night full of drama. Two red cards, two penalties, extra-time and a late winner. Exeter City secured passage into the third round with a stoic and grafting comeback; City were meek in the first half and went into the break 1-0 down, but an inspirational come-back saw 10 men Exeter draw […]
The Sport Editorial: Farewell Coleman
Farewell to a hero Wales’ failure to qualify for Russia 2018 has obscured the true managerial quality Chris Coleman possesses. It is the one true blemish on his time in charge and should not dilute his achievements. That such an unwanted mark is there can be attributed to a number of different reasons, though […]
Exeter Chiefs move to top of table in entertaining win
E xeter Chiefs moved to the summit of the Aviva Premiership, emerging 31-17 victors from an entertaining and frantic match with Harlequins. The Chiefs went into the game in the lofty position of second, having won their last six Premiership fixtures – a loss on an opening day away to Gloucester their only blemish. The […]
Exeter City 2-0 Grimsby Town: Grecians run out convincing winners
E xeter City eased to victory against a dire Grimsby Town, with goals from Jayden Stockley and a scintillating effort from Liam McAlinden ensuring the Grecians resumed winning ways, having not been victorious in the league since the 7th October. Paul Tisdale’s side started the brighter of the two teams, with energetic running from McAlinden […]
The Sport Editorial
Paradise for Guardiola As the Paradise Papers expose the immoral dealings of Britain’s elite – perhaps expose is not the right word, for they simply reinforce what we already knew about the tax dodging nature of the richest – and illustrate the startling gulf between the wealthiest and poorest, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City have created […]