The first time is always special. Whether it’s the ghostly glow above the surrounding rooftops during a midweek evening kick-off, or the low rumble of thousands of voices shouting in unison at 3pm on a Saturday, you don’t forget it. The wonder of a community football club’s hallowed turf has inspired, enthralled and united communities […]
Paul Tisdale
Grecian Corner: automatic promotion beckons for Exeter City
Do they have what it takes to get promotion? Writing this on a cold Saturday night after City romped home to a 3-1 victory against promotion contenders Swindon Town, the answer to the question posed seems obvious, surely League 1 beckons? However, this 17/18 Squad have often taught fans not to get too hopeful […]
Exeter City U’23 battling against the odds
As the ball sailed over the heads of the Sunderland defenders, there seemed little danger. The nearest man was Jack Rodwell; the very Rodwell who has won 3 England caps, commanded over £20 million in transfer fees and earns a reported £60,000 a week. Surely such an accomplished defender would have no problems dealing with […]
Grecians hit groove against Forest Green Rovers
A wet St James’ Park laid host to a struggling Forest Green Rovers who fell short against Playoff hopefuls Exeter City. The Grecians have been on somewhat of a run lately and have finally broken their poor away form that saw them win just four on the road during the first half of their campaign. […]
Shrewd Exeter City see off Coventry City
Exeter City’s match against Coventry City was one of heightened importance, over the busy Christmas period the Grecians had stuttered on their bid for promotion to league 2 and lying in 8th place, a win was sorely needed. The visitors to St James park, Coventry Coventry, were in flying form, having just recorded one of the […]
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 […]
Grecian Corner: On The Road
Forest Green Rovers vs Exeter City FA Cup 2nd round, 02/12/17 Attendance: 2,250 Referee: Gavin Ward I’ve always had a soft spot for the romance of the FA Cup. It brings back childhood memories spending hours of Cup Final day gathered round the TV, as well as more recently being sent into delirium alongside 2,000 […]
Grecian Corner: what have we learnt from first 5 games at SJP?
I n the first of a fortnightly column from our friends over at the Grecian Society, Nick Marsden takes a look at five things we’ve learnt from the first five games at St James Park. Reid-Stockley partnership stagnant In light of Ollie Watkins’ departure, the signing of youngster Jayden Stockley was surprising given the similarities […]