As part of the Football League’s 125 year celebration, they looking to find out which season is the greatest season for Exeter City and which is our greatest manager.

3 seasons have been chosen for fans to vote:-

  • 1980/81 – the year we went on an amazing cup run, defeating Leicester City and Newcastle United before losing to Tottenham Hotspurs in the quarter-final.
  • 1989/90 – the season that we won our one and only championship. Terry Cooper’s red and white army had the most amazing set of results at home.
  • 2008/09 – having been promoted the previous season from the Conference, Paul Tisdale’s team found League 2 no problem, and the Grecians had its first ever back to back promotion.

There are 4 managers to choose from:-

  • Paul Tisdale – Back to back promotions from Conference to League 1. Current manager and now in his 8th season.
  • Terry Cooper – In his first spell as manager, led Exeter City to champions of the 4th Division.
  • Brian Godfrey – Finished 8th in League 1, took us on that cup run in 1980/81.
  • John Newman – Built a team that took us to League 1 in 1976/77.

To vote, click here.

By Hants

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