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1904

Exeter City had been far from pleased with the tactics employed by the 111th Battery during the course of their East Devon league fixture which the Grecians won 5-1. It was reported that the rough tactics of the Battery were not to the liking of the City spectators and there cries of "play the game Battery," and "Keep your eyes on the tripping ref!" City played the second half with Horner and Davidson both injured as a result of the rough play and.. "there was an excitable demonstration on the part of the spectators who demanded the referee to order the defaulting soldier off the field."... The referee yielded and amid applause ordered the man off. This was not the end of the fouling though as it was further reported that... "City's Reverend Reid came into contact with a Bombardier and was knocked out." However, Reid proved to be the star of the Exeter side having netted all five goals.

1910
The Southern League management committee severely censured Exeter City football Club for incidents arising after the recent game against Crystal Palace at St James' Park. The City directors were requested to post notices at the ground warning followers of the club against disorder at St James' Park. The incident in question didn't actually occur at the Park, but outside, whereby mud was thrown by a rowdy group of individuals at the Crystal Palace officials and players whilst on their way to St Davids station for their return journey.

1922
The 14th annual general meeting of the Exeter City Football and Athletic Company Limited was held and lasted less than thirty minutes. One of the shareholders present suggested that the Board should be strengthened and that the club would also benefit if it were to reduce the price of admission to reserve team matches to eight pence. Chairman Mr. McGahey replying to the question of the club's overdraft of £1,632 said that had been necessary in order to complete the purchase of the ground and of Ivy Cottage. This was reckoned to be an investment which should increase in value on a yearly basis. On the question of additional directors, MrMcGahey said that the minimum number of shares one would need to become a member of the Board was 25. The directors would be only too glad to welcome new members if they could get people to join and show an interest in the club.

1934
For the first time in many years Exeter City dispensed with the services of a military band playing before the kick-off of their match against Reading. Instead, the microphones were connected up to the BBC radio broadcasts for supporters to listen toThis action was not to the liking of everyonewith one supporter expressing his regret at the passing of the band under the director of George Newman. The Exeter City Military Band had entertained the St James Park faithful in fine style and were famous for the rendition of A Good Time Coming." There was a surprise for the City fans though as the team took to the field, for only a couple of days before it had been. announced that wing half Nobby Clarke had retired from the game to go into the licensed trade, however Nobbs was in the side that day. The club's directors had not been pleased with Clarke for they said it was in contravention to the rules of Exeter City, that no player could be associated with a public house.

1954
Having installed floodlights at St James' Park in the previous year, supporters were anxious to learn if Exeter City had arranged any forthcoming friendly matches under lights for the 1954-55 seasonAs a result the Club explained that they had approached Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Portsmouth, Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers, but none of them accepted the invitation. The Grecians were also turned down by French club, Racing De ParisHowever, the good news was that the Simering club from Vienna had stated they were prepared to play at Exeter on a payment of a guarantee or a 50-50 share of the match receiptswhichever was greater

1963
A new pay incentive had been introduced by the Club and it was felt that the scheme would help attract players to sign for Exeter CityThe playerswages incentive was based on a crowd bonus once more than 5,000 spectators came through the St James Park turnstiles Part timer Graham Rees was one of two players nominated to put the bonus scheme to the City board of directors. "We have made £7 to £8 out of it so far," said Rees. "This may not sound too much, but when it comes in £1 or £2 at a time in your pay packet each week, it is quite useful.?All the players seem quite pleased with it"

1971
Luton Town director Eric Morecambe visits the City players in the dressing room, before a match with Southport. Morecambe and Wise were appearing at the ABC cinema.

1973
It was announced that Exeter City were planning to run a special train for supporters to see the third round Football League Cup tie at West Bromwich Albion. Commercial manager John Hillier said: "We feel that it is worth trying to run this train. After all West Bromwich Albion are considered to be one of the glamour sides of Division Two, feel sure there will be sufficient interest in the game for supporters wishing to see the tie." Meanwhile striker Alan Devlin had been offered a full contract to the end of the season having completed a successful trial period with the Grecians. The 20-year old had scored seven goals for the City reserve team in the Western League and had been at St James' Park since returning from playing in Hong Kong the previous August. The Club had an unwelcome intruder when it was discovered a cupboard in the boardroom at St James' Park had been broken into. As far as could be ascertained the thief or thieves got away with £5 worth of spirits. The cheeky thief drunk a tot in the boardroom before leaving as he left behind an empty used glass!

1988
It was announced that Exeter City director Mike Holladay would be working full time in the club's Commercial Department. The directors agreed that it would be a paid directorship and he would work alongside promotions manager Tony Kellow. The club were also to advertise the job of financial controller. Mr. Holladay had become increasingly involved in the day to day affairs at St James' Park since the sale of his family business earlier in the year. Another director, Peter Carter, who was already the company secretary, would take on greater responsibility for administrative affairsThe changes were the result of the departure of Stuart Brailey.

1992
City manager Alan Ball was quick to play down mounting disciplinary problems at the club after it was revealed that the players had accumulated 26 bookings between them in the opening two months of the season. This was despite the threat of a £6,000 suspended fine hanging over Exeter imposed by the F.A. following the previous season's misdemeanours. Ball insisted that the club and the players had taken steps to clean up their act. The move to bring Torquay United's Mark Loram to Exeter appeared to have broken down as the Grecians refused to part with £5,000 up front for a player which they said still had to prove his full fitness following a loan period at St JamesPark.

1993
There was plenty of news on the transfer font at the financially troubled Exeter City, as two players, Ronnie Jepson and Peter Whiston, were placed on the list at their own request, but on the arrival front, goalkeeper Kenny Veysey was signed on a months loan from Reading. The long running saga over the control of the club was seemingly coming to a conclusion as the board of directors were due to meet to rubber stamp the sale of president Clifford Hill's majority shareholding to former popular chairman Ivor Doble.

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