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The Museum was founded in 2018 with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Overseen by the ECFC Museum Trust (registered charity number: 1180297) our aim is to preserve and share the history and heritage of the football club.
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1978
John Delve make his debut against Rotherham at home. City won 1-0.
2011
Bournemouth, second in League One, endured a miserable night as they lost at Exeter, suffering their first defeat under manager Lee Bradbury.
Film:-
youtu.be/H2DIkZBliNc?...
And finally
There'll be opportunities to share your own memories of that era too.
Anyone attending who wishes to use the club car park should arrive between 5.30pm and 6pm.
4. At 6.15pm, Pete Ferlie will kick off proceedings with a few words and the session with Graham will start at 6.30pm, please come along and show him and Alan your support.
You'll hear plenty of stories from back when football was a very different game to what it is now.
3. He will be joined by another club legend, Alan Banks. Graham and Alan were 2 members of the 1963/64 promotion team. Graham played for City from 54 to 66 making 370 appearances and scoring 92 goals in all competitions.
The meeting will take place in the Centre Spot, with the bar open from 5.30pm.
2. He's aware of current financial issues at the club and is keen to help in any way possible, so there'll be an opportunity for attendees to make a donation to the "This is Our Club" fund administered by Elaine Davis.
1. An Evening with Graham Rees and Alan Banks
All supporters are welcome to come to the Centre Spot at St James Park on Friday 13th March for an evening with Graham Rees.
Inducted into the Grecian Hall of Fame in 2017, Graham lives in Wales, and has agreed to join us to share his many memories
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1981
Exeter lost an FA Cup 6 Round tie at Spurs by 2-0.
1987
At Turf Moor, Burnley. A howling blizzard from start to finish ended with no goals and precious little else.
1998
Exeter stopped the rot with a hard earned point at Peterborough.
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1927
Charlie Miller makes his league debut tor Exeter in a 1-1 draw at home to Bristol City
Museum today
A number of visitors and donations.
Museum yesterday evening
Over 100 visitors including members of the Devon Ukraine Association and fans from Burton. A few donations - some old programmes, and foreign currency for our collection.
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1923
Harold Kirk scores all 4 of City's goals in a 4-3 win, away, at Portsmouth.
Hatricks+
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/show/5...
1951
Exeter play their first game under floodlights against Plymouth Argyle but due to fog it was postponed at HT.
Museum is open from 6pm and before when Grecian Roar is broadcasting from there.
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1931
The Draw for the F.A. Cup Semi Final takes place on Monday 2/3/31
Birmingham or Chelsea v Sunderland or Exeter City.
1974
City 4-2 Torquay
1991
Darren Rowbotham makes a surprise return the City side as a substitute in a 2-1 away defeat at Stoke.
Exactly the same number at Peterborough last week!!!!
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1928
Dave Wilson is appointed City
1952
George Roughton (in photo) leaves his post as city manager for Southampton and Norman Kirkman is appointed city. Manager
1962
Exeter play a friendly against Kickers Ottenbach
Museum today
Over 200 visitors, quite a few from Bolton, and relatives of Jack Angus, with whom we shared some photos, and the Oliver’s of Red Lion fame.
£20 in donations and donations of foreign currency. More for collection.We were given a Sil Swinkels shirt from his sponsors.
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1931
Exeter draw 1-1 in the 6th Round of the FA Cup at Sunderland.
Match Report
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/show/4...
2011
Tony Kellow's Funeral takes place
1932
City play for the first time at the White City Stadium, London, against QPR The home side won 1-0 in front of 14,000 spectators in a ground with a Capacity of 129,000! Is the largest stadium we have played in?
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1971
Alan Banks is presented with a silver salver before the 1-0 home win against Brentford for breaking the club's goalscoring record of 89 previously held by Graham Rees.
The silver salver is in the museum.
On this day in
1977
Exeter beat Halifax in a battle at the Park,
You can see the highlights here
youtu.be/06o_HRcdp-A?...
2011
Fans pay tribute to Tony Kellow with a minutes applause before the home game with Hartlepool. Unfortunately City lost 1-2.
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
2003
Gary Peters in appointed Manager. The 3rd manager of the season
2007
In Division 2, of the Devon Women's League Exeter City COE recorded another victory, with a 9-1 hammering of Torridgeside. Lola Sanchez scored 5 to put McLear's side 9 points clear
1969
Fred Binney makes his debut and scores in a 4-2 home win against Bradford. Returning to St James’ Park to sign permanently in 1970 he totalled 90 goals in 177 league matches for the Grecians before joining Brighton in 1974, who were managed by Brian Clough and Peter Taylor.
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1906
In the East Devon Cup City met Bovey Tracey St John's at home & won 10-1. There was a large attendance. Exeter played brilliantly against their opponents, Reid 3 and Thomas 4, Andrews, Morgan and Russell scored.
2020
Exeter women draw Chesham (away)2-2 with goals from Anthea Kaptein and Megan Robinson
2021
Exeter City leave Essex with all three points and remain unbeaten in February after a 2-1 win against Colchester United.
Report and highlights
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/show/1...
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1962
With City in deep financial trouble, 3 directors resign (Warne, Crawshaw and Cowley) and the reserve team trainer and club scout are sacked.
2008
Exeter beat Farsley Celtic 2-1 at home, surviving late pressure from Farsley.
2011
City make be long trek to Carlisle on a Tuesday night. Two goals from Ryan Harley are enough for a point in a 2-2 draw.
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1947
Exeter were unlucky to lose 1-0 at Selhurst Park against Crystal Palace
2000
Merka Hautala played against Tiverton in a friendly.
2004
Exeter LFC beat Yeovil away 2-1 with goals from Emma Redwood and Emma Jones
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Help needed
Most of our photos- press photos have information on the reverse, occasionally we come across some with no or incorrect information. Can you help with these?
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