03 May
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1942
Albert Potter who spent 3 years with Exeter is killed aged 44, in the blitz of Exeter. He was an air raid warden in Heavitree,
The German air raids on the night of 3 and 4 May 1942 were devastating. 30 acres of the city were destroyed including St James Church next to the Football Ground. 156 people were killed and 583 injured. Those killed are remembered here where many of the graves of victims are located. Exeter City Football Club lost two prominent members if its family – both killed while on air raid duty. These were Club Chairman Lt Col Frederick Hunter and former player Albert Potter. Hunter is buried at St John’s in the Wilderness Church, Exmouth and Potter in Whipton Chapel graveyard. The club laid wreaths on the 75th anniversary of their deaths.
1977
Exeter come back from 3-0 down at Half time to beat Barnsley 4-3.
2003
Exeter were relegated to the Conference despite beating Southend on the last game of the season.And...
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1942
Albert Potter who spent 3 years with Exeter is killed aged 44, in the blitz of Exeter. He was an air raid warden in Heavitree,
The German air raids on the night of 3 and 4 May 1942 were devastating. 30 acres of the city were destroyed including St James Church next to the Football Ground. 156 people were killed and 583 injured. Those killed are remembered here where many of the graves of victims are located. Exeter City Football Club lost two prominent members if its family – both killed while on air raid duty. These were Club Chairman Lt Col Frederick Hunter and former player Albert Potter. Hunter is buried at St John’s in the Wilderness Church, Exmouth and Potter in Whipton Chapel graveyard. The club laid wreaths on the 75th anniversary of their deaths.
1977
Exeter come back from 3-0 down at Half time to beat Barnsley 4-3.
2003
Exeter were relegated to the Conference despite beating Southend on the last game of the season.And...
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