MONDAY 1st JULY 1957.

CITY MEN ON THE MOVE.

Among the transferred City players that have found new clubs are George Willis to Taunton Town, Alan Marsh is wanted by Ilfracombe Town and Keith Thomas has joined Hereford United, Torquay are keen on Exeter City player Ray John, they would like his in part exchange for Ted Calland who is transfer listed for £1,500,"

TUESDAY 2nd JULY 1957.

CALLAND TO SIGN TOMORROW.

Ted Calland the Torquay United centre forward is to sign for Exeter City tomorrow. Both clubs and the player have agreed terms. Carlisle United, York City and Wrokington have all expressed an interest in City's wing half George Lackenby, John Ferrier Exeter City's transfer listed fullback has joined Yeovil Town where he rejoins former City manager Norman Dodgin who is now manager of the Somerset club, he has turned down offers from Bournemouth and several Scottish clubs and decided against taking a job as a marine engineer,

WEDNESDAY 3rd JULY 1957.

MINE HOST ANGUS.

Latest soccer professional turned publican is former Exeter City inside forward Angus Mackay, who has taken over the Locomotive Inn in Longbrook St. He is still interested in playing in local soccer following his release from Bridgwater Town,"

THURSDAY 4th JULY 1957.

EXETER CITY SIGN READING WINGER.

Exeter City have paid out their second fee in two days to sign 22 year old outside right Tom Wilson from Reading Vilson a Scot made 14 first team appearances for Reading in his first season as a professional last year, 5ft 9ins he joined Reading from the Army at Aldershot.

FRIDAY 5th JULY 1957.

City's free transfer inside forward John Divers travels to Workington on Monday for an interview with manager Joe Harvey, Swindon Town are interested in Ted Buckle who is on the Exeter list at a small fee.

WEDNESDAY 9th JULY 1957.

MARSH GOES TO BIDEFORD.

23 year old City fullback Alan Marsh has joined Bideford on a free transfer, he has also had an offer from Ilfracombe Town,

THURSDAY 10th JULY 1957.

GEORGE HUNTER ASKS FOR TRANSFER.

George Hunter Exeter City's 26 year old goalkeeper has asked for a transfer, He is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the Southern section, He is unhappy that some players are earning more than he is. He would not only like to play in a better class of football but also like a move up country.

WEDNESDAY 17th JULY 1957.

NO TROUBLE WITH HUNTER.

Following George Hunter's transfer request, Exeter City chairman Mr A,S.Line has said he knows of no trouble between the City goalkeeper and the club and that Exeter City have just paid a bill for nearly £40 for the redecoration of his house. He also denies that there are other players earning more than Hunter.

MONDAY 22nd JULY 1957.

BEST SEASON FOR A LONG TIME.

Exeter City's new manager Bill Thompson met some of his players for the first time this morning at the first official day back at trainingMr Thompson said he would work seven days a week provided every player gives all, he honestly believes Exeter City should have its best season for a long time,

TUESDAY 23rd JULY 1957.

FULL TIME SIGNINGS.

Dilwyn Hill and David Robinson have both finished their National service training and both have now signed full time professional contracts for City,

Mr A.S.Line City chairman has been advised by doctors to take a complete rest and cancel all public engagementsHe is on holiday in Cornwall at present but hopes to be back at St James's Park for the opening game of the season,

SATURDAY 27th JULY 1957.

HUNTER TO STAY WITH CITY.

George Hunter has withdrawn his transfer request and is to remain with Exeter. His contract has not been changed but player and manager Bill Thompson after an interview have come to an amicable agreement.

TUESDAY 30th JULY 1957.

NEW LOOK UNDER THE STAND.

The alterations to Exeter City under the stand accomodation are well under way. Gone is the players recreation room cum match day tea room, instead there is a large Ladies room covering half the area and the existing board room will be extended to take in the other half. A lot of work will not be done until next summer, then there will be brand new changing rooms for the referee and his linesmen, Also new offices for manager Bill Thompson and secretary George Gilbert. There will be a lot of new and much smarter cupboard space for trainer Harry Handford,

SUNDAY 4th AUGUST 1957.

EXETER CRICKET CLUB 196-7 (Ellaway 3-37),
EXETER CITY PAST AND PRESENT 144 (Singleton 28, Beer 27.)

TUESDAY 6th AUGUST 1957.

DIVERS GOES TO EAST STIRLING.

John Divers the wee winger given a free transfer by Exeter City has signed for East Striling, Divers who joined City from Clyde last summer had offers from several clubs including Yeovil and Workington, Another City free Eric Phoenix has signed for Kent League club Dover while Ronnie Burke on whom City placed a small fee has gone into Midland League football, Exeter born wing half Dennis Major another free transfer player is going on a months trial with Second Division Bristol Rovers,

WEDNESDAY 7th AUGUST 1957.

ATKINSON ARRIVES. Ian Atkinson, Exeter City's new inside forward from Carlisle United arrived in Exeter today with his wife and daughter and moved into their Beacon heath home. He will join the rest of his colleagues for training at St James's Park tomorrow,

THURSDAY 8thAUGUST 1957.

DODGIN GETS A FREE HAND.

Back in Exeter for part of the August weekend was former City and Yeovil manager Norman Dodgin who has now been appointed Barrow boss, He takes over at the Third Division North club on a five year contract and has a free hand, but he will not leave Yeovil until they find a successor,

FRIDAY 9th AUGUST 1957.

CURRIE AND TRANSFER RUMOUR Exeter City would issue no confirmation or denial on rumours that last season's leadng goal scorer. Jim Currie has asked for a transferCurrie joined City last year from Falkirk in a free transfer. It is understood that the players wife does not fancy settling in this part of the country and Currie would prefer to return to Scotland or a club nearer home.

WEDNESDAY 14th AUGUST 1957.

CALLAND HITS TWO IN CITY TRIAL.

REDS 2.
Hunter; John, MacDonald; Butterworth, Harvey, Simpson; Robinson, Hill, Rapley, Churms, Skuse,
BLUES 3
Bell; Foley, Mitchell; Lightly, Packer, Waterman; Wilson, Currie, Calland, Atkinson, Rees, Scorers Reds Robinson, Rapley. Blues Currie, Calland 2,
Attendance 1,613,

Tommy Skuse was an amateur in the Bristol Rovers combination side last season, The youngest and biggest Exeter City team for many a year, those claims became obvious in this, the first practice match and it was one of the biggest that gave the crowd most to shout about, former Torquay United centre forward Ted Calland for he scored two of the Blues goals, both with vicious low drives and three times he gave Hunter the chance to shine, leaping to save a stinging smack on target shots. Those two goals were sandwiched between the goals from the young Reds forward lineOne in the 20th minute when Robinson netted from a centre from Skuse and the second in the 58th minute by Rapley after Hill had been stopped in his tracks, backed up by a superior halfback line, the Red attack allowed Bell to show his ability. Despite the attraction of so many new forwards, City's only new defender MacDonald looks at first sight to be one of the best signings, an intelligent player who can get the ball and use it. Skipper Simpson and John were the best of City's old hands. The third Blues goal in the 79th minute was scored by Currie,

THURSDAY 15th AUGUST 1957.

INTRODUCING CITY'S NEW AMATEURS.

Introducing two amateurs signed by Exeter CityWinger Tommy Skuse had several games with Bristol Rovers combination side last season, Wing half Bob Creighton doing a three year spell in the Army has been on Portsmouth and Middlesbrough books he is expected to be transferred from Catterick camp to Aldershot soon,

FRIDAY 16th AUGUST 1957.

CITY INTERESTED IN A £7,000 WINGER.

Exeter City are still on the hunt for wingers, They are in the early stages of negotiation for two wngers with First Division clubsThe fee being asked for one of them is £7,000 But if the public support Exeter City F.C, it has been made clear by the City chairman Mr A.S. Line that they would be quite prepared to pay that amount,

SATURDAY 17th AUGUST 1957.

TOMMYS THE BOY TO WATCH.

REDS.
Hunter, (Bell)John, MacDonald; Butterworth, (Lightly), HarveySimpson; Wilson, Currie, Calland, Atkinson, Churms,
BLUES 1
Lobbett; Foley, Mitchell; Lightly, (Bowkett), Packer, Waterman; Robinson, Hill, (Grinney), Rapley, (Beer), Cleverley, Skuse,

Scorers Reds Og, Calland Blues Grinney.

Attendance 2,386,
Receipts £181,

It is never wise to take much notice of practice matches. So any City fans who felt miserable, after this not very thrilling practice match should not take it to much to heart. The first team probables Reds beat the youthful Blues 2-1 and those two goals were absolute giftsFirst Bowkett headed into his own net in the 55th minute, then Lobbett kicked a goal kick straight to Calland ten minutes later and the City centre forward standing on the edge of the penalty area wont have an easier chance all season. Apart from a header and a 25 yard shot which hit the woodwork both from Atkinson, these were the only occasions that the Reds looked like scoring. The value of practice games is not the number of goals scored, Ian Grinney's sole effort being the Blues contribution, the value lies in helping to get the players match fit. Both Atkinson and Wilson looked more impressive than in the first game and MacDonald and Butterworth added to the already good impression that they had given. The player who really took the eye was the tricky little Skuse at outside left.

TUESDAY 20th AUGUST 1957.

NEW P. A. SYSTEM READY SATURDAY.

A brand new loudspeaker system should be installed at St James's Park in time for Saturday's first League match against Southend United. It is the very latest system for feeding difficult grounds. The present system was put in just after the war and although the equipment is still alright, the system is unsatisfactory.

Angus Mackay former Exeter City inside forward has signed as part time professional for Tiverton Town