City Lack Fight in Devon Derby (Again)

For the 2nd time this season, Exeter City lose to a Devon opponent 1-0. After the frustration of losing to Torquay United at St James Park 1-0 in front of the TV cameras, the Grecians headed to Home Park where another defeat was served up to the 1635 travelling fans.

City fans accuse the Exeter players of not having any spirit and not being up for a fight this season in any of the Devon Derby games. Lacklustre being one of the more polite turn of phrases. Too timid and not up for a scrap. Argyle being the one opposition that Grecian fans want a positive result more than any other, and this morning are feeling very let down.

It’s 20 years since we’ve won at Home Park in the league (10 April 1993, a 3-0 win under management of Alan Ball). A 2-1 win in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy in November 2010 being the exception to a too long list of defeats.

So, what is Paul Tisdale’s record against Plymouth?

League 2	30/03/2013	Plymouth	1 – 0	Exeter	L
League 2	15/12/2012	Exeter	1 – 1	Plymouth	D
JPT	30/08/2011	Exeter	1 – 1	Plymouth	D	City win 3-0 on penalties
League 1	30/04/2011	Exeter	1 – 0	Plymouth	W
League 1	11/12/2010	Plymouth	2 – 0	Exeter	L
JPT	09/11/2010	Plymouth	1 – 2	Exeter	W

We’ve struggled to beat Argyle, irrespective of their form, even when Argyle have been poor we’ve not been convincing. They seem to be able to raise their game, but not ours?

Pictures courtesy of Grecian Talk presenter Ollie Heptinstall.