Steve Tombs from Clyst Valley made his debut for City as a 16 year old against Bugle in August 1974. He was a forward, playing on the left wing, City won 4-1.

He also played in the FA Youth Cup in 1974/75, and, against Bodmin, in a South Western League game for Exeter City on the 20/1/1975.


Steve played at Exeter for three seasons.

In 1981/82 he played for Clyst Rovers.