Season Summary
1977/78
Exeter Women

The Summary of the season 1977/78 


Exeter were Devon League Runner's up in 1977/78.
They were also Dean Trophy Winners 1977/78 and also Salvidge Youth Cup Winners in 1977/78.  In 1977/78, Exeter reached the final of the Pat Sowden Trophy, but lost both finals. 


CHAMPIONSHIP

Exeter Ladies completed the season undefeated and collected the championship along with the Dean Development Trophywhich they successfully retained by beating Tiverton 2-1 in the final.

As a finale to the season, Exeter represented Devon in the Southern England 6 a side Championships and in reaching the semi - finals, suddenly found them selves being the talked about team. Within hours of arriving home started coming in from top clubs wishing to play Exeter. With their thoughts , requests firmly placed on League Football, Exeter Ladies have been accepted into the Western League where they will play clubs of an extremely high standard, and next season England team players will be among the opposition.

Because of the success, many new players have joined Exeter, and the club will be among the first, certainly in the south west, to run two sides. The second team will play in the Devon League.

Players have already reported back for training which takes place at Wyvern Barracks on Wednesday evenings, and the hard work they put in is a good indication to the seriousness they are taking their entry into the Western League.

FINALS

The teams next game is in the southern England 9 aside Championship against spurs or Waterlooville, which is being played at Pontins, Brean Sands, on 31st July, Success will take them into the last eight again, and an all out effort will be made to reach the finals of this competition. Exeter Ladies are looking ahead for success, and will obviously welcome your support. Their games will be advertised so do your best to cheer on a successful Ladies Football Club.


In May 2nd 1978 England beat Eire at St James Park 6-1, with goals from Lopez 2, Foreman 2, Day and Dobb.
A sliver tankard commemorating the Women's friendly International game between England and Eire held at St James Park. 

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