17th August

On this day in:- 

1968
David Pleat scores his first goal for Exeter City in a 3-0 home win over Chesterfield

1974
John Templeman makes his debut in a 1-0 defeat at Barnsley. He joined city from Brighton together with Lammie Robertson as part of be deal that saw Fred Binney move in the other direction. Lammie Robertson also makes his debut in this game.

1991 
Exeter City lose their opening game of the season 6-3 at WBA. Steve Moran on his debut.
Match Report 

1996
Ashley Bayes makes his debut for city in goal, away at Mansfield having Joined city from Torquay. Also making their city debuts were Brian Gayle and Tim Steele. 
Match Report


Birthdays

Francis (Frank)

Wood

17/08

1924

Hugh

Kelly

17/08

1919

Matt

Oakley

17/08

1977

Trevor

Atkins

17/08

1941

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