19th October
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1907
Exeter City had made something of a mixed start to their Plymouth and District League season, having suffered defeats against Torpoint (0-6) and Gunnislake (1- 3), but had also defeated Gunnislake in a return meeting (7-2). Now it was time to visit Home Park for a a match against the Plymouth Argyle reserves. The vast majority of the 2,000 spectators must have left the ground in a happy mood as they witnessed the Argyle win 5-0.
1929
The Grecians had made a poor start to the 1929-30 season and prior to the visit of Merthyr Town for a Third Division South fixture, they had only won three of their opening ten matches. However, they entered the game in good spirits following the previous weeks crushing home win over Crystal Palace who they beat 6-1. But there was to be no repeat as Merthyr held City to a 1-1 draw, Harold Houghton scoring for Exeter before an attendance 6,000.
1946
Attendances were enjoying a boom time in the first competitive Football League season since the Second World War, and on this day Exeter City were welcoming Crystal Palace to St James' Park for a Third Division South fixture. Goals from Doug Regan and Dick Ebdon before a crowd of 12,000 gave City a 2-1 win and maintained the Grecians excellent start to the season which had seen them lose just three times in their opening league matches. It was not a good day for the City reserves ,however, as they travelled to Layer Road to face Colchester United (then a non- league club) in the Southern League, and lost 6-1.
1956
The Grecians Association presented a cheque for the sum of £1,200 to Exeter City Football Club's board of directors. In addition they had set aside another £600 for their ground improvements fund. No decision had been made on which improvements would be carried out first, but if the fund reached £2,000 then the Cowshed covered section was expected to be re-terracedTo complete the whole of the covered area using concrete would cost £10,000, but by using railway sleepers on blocks and ashes, the cost would be reduced and therefore come within the funds range.
1957
The Grecians entertained Norwich City at St James' Park in a Third Division South fixture and were held to a 2-2 draw. This included a rare goal from full-back Theo Foley, which was the only goal he netted in 155 League matches for the club. The other City scorer was David Robinson.
1960
Exeter City dipped into the transfer market as they signed two players from Torquay United, forwards Graham Bond and Ray Carter. A joint fee of £2,000 was agreed between the two clubs. Bond, who was one of the smallest players in the Football League, standing 5' 5", had been at Plainmoor for nine years, whilst Carter had joined Torquay three years earlier from Sussex works team, he had been Torquay's leading scorer in their reserve team. City boss Glen Wilson also secured the signature of Montrose inside forward lan Scott, the player having been drafted to Newton Abbot to compete the remainder of his National Service. It was agreed that the 19-year old would return to Montrose on completion of his National Service. One player leaving to start his National Service was City keeper Alan Jones, who had to report to Aldershot. This left the club with just one senior keeper, John Lobbett and moves were being made to bring in some cover for the position.
1960
Exeter draw 1-1 with Manchester United in the League Cup 1st Round. Graham Rees scores and has 2 more disallowed for offside!
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1962
Faced with a demand from Brighton and Hove Albion FC for an outstanding transfer fee payment of £1,400, City chairman Reg Rose and vice chairman George Gillin both denied that the club were in a financial crisis. Mr Gillin said that the club were far from broke. Mr Rose made a special visit to the ground to speak to the players about the situation, as the board were also faced with a resolution of no confidence posted by the Grecians Association. Mr Rose stressed that the club's financial situation was not as black as it had been painted. It was revealed that the club's total deficiency up to 31st May 1962 was £42,635. This had since been reduced by £3,000 and the majority of the remaining money owing was in fact lent by the directors themselves. Mr. Rose held the £17,000 freehold of St James' Park. Brighton had reported Exeter City to the Football League for non-payment of the last part of the £5,500 fee on former player-manager Glen Wilson. They maintained that they should have received that when Exeter sold goalkeeper Alan Jones to Norwich City for £3,000.
1965
The Grecians had received an invitation to play a match in the city's twin town of Rennes in France as part of that city's British Week promotion. The Sheriff of Exeter, Alderman Percy Hilton had already discussed the possibility with the St James' Park officials and they were keen to go providing the game could be arranged so as not to clash with League fixtures.
1971
The Club were rocked by the news that manager John Newman had handed in his resignation. Newman had guided the City to their best season for seven years in 1970-71, but so far this season things had not gone so well. Following the 3-1 home defeat against Southport, Newman left the ground at the final whistle without speaking to anyone City's directors were keen to keep the services of Newman, and chairman Fred Dart and fellow board member Jack Cowley visited Newman at his home to try and persuade him to stay. Another blow was the resignation of the club's fund raiser Eric Budd, who was also the secretary of the Exeter City Supporters Club. He resigned due to the pressures of business and because he felt that since the appointment of Commercial Manager John Hillier there was no need for his services. It was understood there had been a conflict of interest between Budd and Hillier.
1976
Hopes of bringing in a player to strengthen the squad were fading as Reading turned down Exeter City's requests to take Mick Hollis to St James' Park on loan. City boss John Newman then made an inquiry for Queens Park Rangers John O'Rourke, and although the player at first agreed to the move, he then changed his mindpreferring to sign for Weymouth instead. Newman's determination to make a signing then turned to Southampton, and he contacted Saints boss Laurie McMenemy for permission to extend the loan period of defender Forbes Phillipson- Matsters who had made a good impression during his time at the club. The Grecians also made a short term offer to former defender George Ley who had been training with the club. Ley had been offered the option of a longer contract if his trial period was successful.
1980
Exeter City midfielder lan Pearson had bought himself a milk round. His wife, Jackie, did the early morning deliveries in the Redhills and Exwick areas of Exeter in order that lan arrived on time for training with the Grecians. Ian helped on his days off along with their nine-year old son Nicholas. Pearson explained: "The milk round is for when I finish playing football, but I am looking to stay in the City team for as long as possible. My first priority is football."
1989
Manager Terry Cooper launched a stinging attack on City supporters who turned nasty when his side failed to satisfy them at RochdaleThe City boss was amazed to hear chants of "What a load of rubbish" - coming from the visitors end at Spotland where about 60 travelling fans had congregated. Cooper said: "They are getting better results than they have for years. if they don't like it, I'm quite prepared to leave the club and they can get another manager who can give them what they wantThey were well out of order at Rochdale. I can well understand their frustration after seeing us play so well and not scoring, but their attitude was most disappointing."
Birthday
1907
Exeter City had made something of a mixed start to their Plymouth and District League season, having suffered defeats against Torpoint (0-6) and Gunnislake (1- 3), but had also defeated Gunnislake in a return meeting (7-2). Now it was time to visit Home Park for a a match against the Plymouth Argyle reserves. The vast majority of the 2,000 spectators must have left the ground in a happy mood as they witnessed the Argyle win 5-0.
1929
The Grecians had made a poor start to the 1929-30 season and prior to the visit of Merthyr Town for a Third Division South fixture, they had only won three of their opening ten matches. However, they entered the game in good spirits following the previous weeks crushing home win over Crystal Palace who they beat 6-1. But there was to be no repeat as Merthyr held City to a 1-1 draw, Harold Houghton scoring for Exeter before an attendance 6,000.
1946
Attendances were enjoying a boom time in the first competitive Football League season since the Second World War, and on this day Exeter City were welcoming Crystal Palace to St James' Park for a Third Division South fixture. Goals from Doug Regan and Dick Ebdon before a crowd of 12,000 gave City a 2-1 win and maintained the Grecians excellent start to the season which had seen them lose just three times in their opening league matches. It was not a good day for the City reserves ,however, as they travelled to Layer Road to face Colchester United (then a non- league club) in the Southern League, and lost 6-1.
1956
The Grecians Association presented a cheque for the sum of £1,200 to Exeter City Football Club's board of directors. In addition they had set aside another £600 for their ground improvements fund. No decision had been made on which improvements would be carried out first, but if the fund reached £2,000 then the Cowshed covered section was expected to be re-terracedTo complete the whole of the covered area using concrete would cost £10,000, but by using railway sleepers on blocks and ashes, the cost would be reduced and therefore come within the funds range.
1957
The Grecians entertained Norwich City at St James' Park in a Third Division South fixture and were held to a 2-2 draw. This included a rare goal from full-back Theo Foley, which was the only goal he netted in 155 League matches for the club. The other City scorer was David Robinson.
1960
Exeter City dipped into the transfer market as they signed two players from Torquay United, forwards Graham Bond and Ray Carter. A joint fee of £2,000 was agreed between the two clubs. Bond, who was one of the smallest players in the Football League, standing 5' 5", had been at Plainmoor for nine years, whilst Carter had joined Torquay three years earlier from Sussex works team, he had been Torquay's leading scorer in their reserve team. City boss Glen Wilson also secured the signature of Montrose inside forward lan Scott, the player having been drafted to Newton Abbot to compete the remainder of his National Service. It was agreed that the 19-year old would return to Montrose on completion of his National Service. One player leaving to start his National Service was City keeper Alan Jones, who had to report to Aldershot. This left the club with just one senior keeper, John Lobbett and moves were being made to bring in some cover for the position.
1960
Exeter draw 1-1 with Manchester United in the League Cup 1st Round. Graham Rees scores and has 2 more disallowed for offside!
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1962
Faced with a demand from Brighton and Hove Albion FC for an outstanding transfer fee payment of £1,400, City chairman Reg Rose and vice chairman George Gillin both denied that the club were in a financial crisis. Mr Gillin said that the club were far from broke. Mr Rose made a special visit to the ground to speak to the players about the situation, as the board were also faced with a resolution of no confidence posted by the Grecians Association. Mr Rose stressed that the club's financial situation was not as black as it had been painted. It was revealed that the club's total deficiency up to 31st May 1962 was £42,635. This had since been reduced by £3,000 and the majority of the remaining money owing was in fact lent by the directors themselves. Mr. Rose held the £17,000 freehold of St James' Park. Brighton had reported Exeter City to the Football League for non-payment of the last part of the £5,500 fee on former player-manager Glen Wilson. They maintained that they should have received that when Exeter sold goalkeeper Alan Jones to Norwich City for £3,000.
1965
The Grecians had received an invitation to play a match in the city's twin town of Rennes in France as part of that city's British Week promotion. The Sheriff of Exeter, Alderman Percy Hilton had already discussed the possibility with the St James' Park officials and they were keen to go providing the game could be arranged so as not to clash with League fixtures.
1971
The Club were rocked by the news that manager John Newman had handed in his resignation. Newman had guided the City to their best season for seven years in 1970-71, but so far this season things had not gone so well. Following the 3-1 home defeat against Southport, Newman left the ground at the final whistle without speaking to anyone City's directors were keen to keep the services of Newman, and chairman Fred Dart and fellow board member Jack Cowley visited Newman at his home to try and persuade him to stay. Another blow was the resignation of the club's fund raiser Eric Budd, who was also the secretary of the Exeter City Supporters Club. He resigned due to the pressures of business and because he felt that since the appointment of Commercial Manager John Hillier there was no need for his services. It was understood there had been a conflict of interest between Budd and Hillier.
1976
Hopes of bringing in a player to strengthen the squad were fading as Reading turned down Exeter City's requests to take Mick Hollis to St James' Park on loan. City boss John Newman then made an inquiry for Queens Park Rangers John O'Rourke, and although the player at first agreed to the move, he then changed his mindpreferring to sign for Weymouth instead. Newman's determination to make a signing then turned to Southampton, and he contacted Saints boss Laurie McMenemy for permission to extend the loan period of defender Forbes Phillipson- Matsters who had made a good impression during his time at the club. The Grecians also made a short term offer to former defender George Ley who had been training with the club. Ley had been offered the option of a longer contract if his trial period was successful.
1980
Exeter City midfielder lan Pearson had bought himself a milk round. His wife, Jackie, did the early morning deliveries in the Redhills and Exwick areas of Exeter in order that lan arrived on time for training with the Grecians. Ian helped on his days off along with their nine-year old son Nicholas. Pearson explained: "The milk round is for when I finish playing football, but I am looking to stay in the City team for as long as possible. My first priority is football."
1989
Manager Terry Cooper launched a stinging attack on City supporters who turned nasty when his side failed to satisfy them at RochdaleThe City boss was amazed to hear chants of "What a load of rubbish" - coming from the visitors end at Spotland where about 60 travelling fans had congregated. Cooper said: "They are getting better results than they have for years. if they don't like it, I'm quite prepared to leave the club and they can get another manager who can give them what they wantThey were well out of order at Rochdale. I can well understand their frustration after seeing us play so well and not scoring, but their attitude was most disappointing."
Birthday
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Gary |
McKeown |
19/10 |
1970 |
|
Peader |
Fallon |
19/10 |
1922 |
|
JOE O'CONNOR |
19/10 |
2004 |
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