15th January
On this day in:-
1951
There were angry scenes outside St James Park when hundreds of City supporters, who had gone there to get an allocation of tickets for the FA Cup tie at home to Chelsea, saw a notice which stated there would not be any on sale. Unable to believe the announcement the crowds hovered outside the ground until well into the afternoon. The cause of the problem was a request from Chelsea for an allocation of tickets. for themselves. Previously they had said they did not require any, but following the organisation of a cheap train excursion by the Great Western Railway, the Club then had no alternative but to ask for 2,600 tickets - the very tickets that had been advertised would by on sale at St James Park. Hundreds of City fans went without lunch to make sure they got a Cup ticket from two other selling points, WH Smith in Gandy Street and Bartletts in Cowick Street. Queues built steadily and at one stage it was estimated there were 2,000 waiting outside WH Smith.
1958
Frank Broome started his new job as manager of Exeter City. Having been appointed in the corridor at Southampton FC, Broome had had a chat with the City directors and whilst they discussed the position amongst themselves, then called Broome from the other end of the corridor and offered him the post. The first task Broome had on arrival at St James Park was to call a meeting of the playing staff. He then held further talks with City chairman Albert Line. His appointment to the post had been confirmed at a board meeting the previous night when it was revealed that the contract offered to Broome was both a lengthy one and substantially remuneratedHe was to be in complete control of the team, scouting and signing of players.
1970
The 1970s Appeal Fund launched by the Exeter City Supporters Club was to be wound up. One reason given was the adverse publicity. The £9 collected would be returned to the donors. The decision was taken at a meeting which was also attended by Exeter City FC chairman Les Kerslake. The fund had been launched with the express purpose of giving the manager some funds to use in the transfer market.
1976
Exeter City manager John Newman hit out at the poor ticket sales for the forthcoming fixture against Lincoln City. The Imps were the Fourth Division leaders and Newman said: Lincoln should be the top attraction of the season, but at the moment it does not look that way. Pre-match ticket sales are poor, there appears to be apathy towards the club in the city. We have only lost four games out of the last 20. Football plays an important part in the life of the city and we deserve better support.
1977
Although the Club had 300 shareholders, only two, apart from the club directors and officials felt it was important enough to attend the annual meeting of Exeter City FC. Chairman Gerald Vallance spoke of cautious optimism for the future at a meeting that was all over in 20 minutes. Mr. Vallance reported that the club had lost £22,451 on the previous year., It was essential, however, that a closer look should be taken at the loss, for the results were during a period of severe inflation, coupled with falling attendances. The average attendances at St James Park had fallen to 2,637 of which 31% were juveniles or senior citizens at lower rates.
1993
All was not well behind the scenes at Exeter City, as the Express and Echo revealed that the club had hit a financial crisis. They reported that the money troubles were quickly cast aside as a struggle between the current board of directors and three former directors dominated proceedings. This despite a reported £100,000 tax demand from the Inland Revenue. However, chairman Gerald Vallance moved to reassure fans that the club were not in the throes of going under. He said: The ground is worth over £1 million, so there really is no need to think about thatIt was reported though that the club had not dismissed the possibility of offering St Jamesя Park to the local council, who then in turn would lease it back, much the same way as Torquay United gave up their right of ownership to Plainmoor in the 1980s.
1994
Exeter City boss Alan Ball looked set to leave the club to take charge of FA Premiership Southampton. And it was tipped that former Grecians boss Terry Cooper would be the man to replace him at St Jamesл Park. Ball, with 18 months of his contract to run, was having talks with Southampton having gained the reluctant blessing to do so of Ivor Doble.
Birthdays
1951
There were angry scenes outside St James Park when hundreds of City supporters, who had gone there to get an allocation of tickets for the FA Cup tie at home to Chelsea, saw a notice which stated there would not be any on sale. Unable to believe the announcement the crowds hovered outside the ground until well into the afternoon. The cause of the problem was a request from Chelsea for an allocation of tickets. for themselves. Previously they had said they did not require any, but following the organisation of a cheap train excursion by the Great Western Railway, the Club then had no alternative but to ask for 2,600 tickets - the very tickets that had been advertised would by on sale at St James Park. Hundreds of City fans went without lunch to make sure they got a Cup ticket from two other selling points, WH Smith in Gandy Street and Bartletts in Cowick Street. Queues built steadily and at one stage it was estimated there were 2,000 waiting outside WH Smith.
1958
Frank Broome started his new job as manager of Exeter City. Having been appointed in the corridor at Southampton FC, Broome had had a chat with the City directors and whilst they discussed the position amongst themselves, then called Broome from the other end of the corridor and offered him the post. The first task Broome had on arrival at St James Park was to call a meeting of the playing staff. He then held further talks with City chairman Albert Line. His appointment to the post had been confirmed at a board meeting the previous night when it was revealed that the contract offered to Broome was both a lengthy one and substantially remuneratedHe was to be in complete control of the team, scouting and signing of players.
1970
The 1970s Appeal Fund launched by the Exeter City Supporters Club was to be wound up. One reason given was the adverse publicity. The £9 collected would be returned to the donors. The decision was taken at a meeting which was also attended by Exeter City FC chairman Les Kerslake. The fund had been launched with the express purpose of giving the manager some funds to use in the transfer market.
1976
Exeter City manager John Newman hit out at the poor ticket sales for the forthcoming fixture against Lincoln City. The Imps were the Fourth Division leaders and Newman said: Lincoln should be the top attraction of the season, but at the moment it does not look that way. Pre-match ticket sales are poor, there appears to be apathy towards the club in the city. We have only lost four games out of the last 20. Football plays an important part in the life of the city and we deserve better support.
1977
Although the Club had 300 shareholders, only two, apart from the club directors and officials felt it was important enough to attend the annual meeting of Exeter City FC. Chairman Gerald Vallance spoke of cautious optimism for the future at a meeting that was all over in 20 minutes. Mr. Vallance reported that the club had lost £22,451 on the previous year., It was essential, however, that a closer look should be taken at the loss, for the results were during a period of severe inflation, coupled with falling attendances. The average attendances at St James Park had fallen to 2,637 of which 31% were juveniles or senior citizens at lower rates.
1993
All was not well behind the scenes at Exeter City, as the Express and Echo revealed that the club had hit a financial crisis. They reported that the money troubles were quickly cast aside as a struggle between the current board of directors and three former directors dominated proceedings. This despite a reported £100,000 tax demand from the Inland Revenue. However, chairman Gerald Vallance moved to reassure fans that the club were not in the throes of going under. He said: The ground is worth over £1 million, so there really is no need to think about thatIt was reported though that the club had not dismissed the possibility of offering St Jamesя Park to the local council, who then in turn would lease it back, much the same way as Torquay United gave up their right of ownership to Plainmoor in the 1980s.
1994
Exeter City boss Alan Ball looked set to leave the club to take charge of FA Premiership Southampton. And it was tipped that former Grecians boss Terry Cooper would be the man to replace him at St Jamesл Park. Ball, with 18 months of his contract to run, was having talks with Southampton having gained the reluctant blessing to do so of Ivor Doble.
Birthdays
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David |
Pleat |
15/01 |
1945 |
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John |
Neale |
15/01 |
1949 |
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Tom |
Parkes |
15/01 |
1992 |
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