By Nick Powell, Print Sport Editor Exeter City’s dismal run in League Two Play-Off Finals continued as they were thrashed by Northampton Town in a dire performance at Wembley. The Grecians made the worst possible start as they fell behind inside ten minutes, with Ryan Watson’s deflected strike beating Jonny Maxted in the bottom corner. […]
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Exeter City Wembley Bound – Exeter City 3-1 Colchester United (AET) (Agg 3-2)
Extra-time goal sees Grecians head back to Wembley
Interview: Don Broco’s Si Delaney
Bedford rockers Don Broco had a killer 2018, releasing their third album, Technology, which reached No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart, and embarking on multiple tours across the world. With a massive run of arena shows on the horizon and the release of new single ‘Half Man Half God’, they’re poised to hit even greater heights […]
Hallowed Ground: The Sanctity of St. James’ Park
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 […]
Lacklustre Exeter punished by Coventry in League Two Play-Off Final
Exeter City missed out on promotion to League One at the final hurdle for the second year running, after falling to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Coventry City at Wembley Stadium on Bank Holiday Monday. After a goalless first half, wonderful strikes from defenders Jordan Willis and Jack Grimmer, either side of a […]
Exeter City book Wembley place: 5 things we learnt
E xeter City booked a place at Wembley in emphatic style on Thursday night; a 95th-minute screamer from Jack Stacey ensured the Grecians emerged 3-2 winners on a rollercoaster night at St James Park. Here are five things we learnt from the match – aside from the obvious fact that City is 90 minutes away […]
Exeter City and Carlisle United battle to a thrilling draw in play-off opener
C arlisle United fought back from 3-1 down to level the first-leg of this play-off semi-final, meaning the reverse fixture is poised on a knife edge. Exeter City’s potent attack looked to have placed Grecian feet in the final, but a goal-keeping error and slack defending meant the semi-final will reach its dramatic conclusion on […]
“I’m gutted”: Watkins and Wheeler react
E xeter City saw their promotion dreams dashed by a stoic and effective Blackpool side. A goal inside three minutes from Brad Potts sent Tangerine fans into delirium, but a David Wheeler goal just before half-time levelled things up. Yet, it was Blackpool who would score the decisive goal, Mark Cullen slotting into an open […]
The Wembley Dream: An Interview with The Amazons
I settled into a drink in the reasonably empty Pipe and Slippers after a decent walk from Temple Meads. Not knowing what to expect from The Amazons, there was a hint of apprehension; they are new on the scene, and this was their first headline tour. The foursome were a fashionable ten minutes late, easy […]