Exeter City Announce Retained List

This afternoon Exeter City issued their retained list. There weren’t too many surprises, we already knew that Jack Sparkes was looking for a fresh challenge. Many City fans though will be disappointed that Jevani Brown  and Jamal Blackman are leaving.

Players under contract for next season are:-

Jake Caprice
Alex Hartridge
Demetri Mitchell
Sam Nombe
Will Aimson
Harry Kite
Kyle Taylor
Sonny Cox
Josh Coley
Harry Lee
James Scott
Pierce Sweeney
Gary Woods
Cheick Diabate

New contracts have been offered to:-

Josh Key
Archie Collins
Kevin McDonald
Jonathan Grounds as a player/coach role

Players departing

Jamal Blackman
Jack Sparkes
Jevani Brown

Scholars

Pedro Borges
Ed James
Mitch Beardmore
Gabriel Billington
Joe O’Connor
Harrison King
Max Edgecombe

On players leaving the Gaffer Gary Caldwell said :-

It’s never easy telling players their time at the club has ended. We thank everyone that has departed the club for their efforts this season and in previous seasons and we wish them all the best for their future careers.

The interview with Gary Caldwell can be seen on the Club website at https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2023/may/gary-caldwell-on-the-retained-list/