Charlie Rutter was signed from Cardiff City in the Summer of 1958. He played for the A team and reserves in the 1958/59 season.

On Thursday 31st December 1959 "Exeter City Give Rutter A Free To Wisbech Town" 

Charlie Rutter, the former England B' International fullback who had not played in the City first team since signing from Cardiff City, just over a year ago signed for Wisbech Town on a free transfer, He has been on City's transfer list for some time after refusing to live in Exeter.