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Our word-of-mouth, eco-friendly green game plan is to support sportspeople from the tip of South West England to the top of South Wales, young and old, male and female, grassroots participants to Olympians and Paralympians.

We are a pro-active team with one goal: winning promotion for regional sport.

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DEVON DERBY Tisdale changing shape was game changer

Details: Created on Wednesday, 26 March 2014 12:14; Last Updated on Wednesday, 26 March 2014 15:34; Published on Wednesday, 26 March 2014 12:14

Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale, courtesy & copyright Dave Rowntree Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale realised within 90 seconds he would have to make half-time changes to his team as the Grecians countered from 1-0 down to win 2-1 at League 2 play-off chasing Plymouth last night.

Tisdale said: “We didn’t have the numbers forward in the first half and we changed the formation in the second half and pressed the ball higher. I knew 90 seconds into the game we needed to change the shape.

DEVON DERBY Sheridan reaction

Details: Created on Wednesday, 26 March 2014 11:30; Last Updated on Thursday, 13 August 2015 14:41; Published on Wednesday, 26 March 2014 11:30

Passionate Plymouth Argyle boss John Sheridan was frustrated by the greens’ 2-1 Devon derby defeat, saying : “I was very pleased with the first half, I thought we started well and created chances.

“You get the goal and are 1-0 up in a massive game, massive crowd, great atmosphere.

LEAGUE 2 Plymouth Argyle 1 Exeter City 2

Details: Created on Tuesday, 25 March 2014 22:30; Last Updated on Wednesday, 26 March 2014 12:33; Published on Tuesday, 25 March 2014 22:31; Written by Ross Reid at HOME PARK

Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale praised his resurgent side following a 2-1 comeback win at play-off chasing Plymouth Argyle.

Tisdale said: “I am delighted with the team and the way we played. The result at this stage of the season is everything.”

DEVON DERBY Argyle advise early arrival...

Details: Created on Tuesday, 25 March 2014 15:54; Last Updated on Tuesday, 25 March 2014 16:22; Published on Tuesday, 25 March 2014 15:54

Plymouth Argyle supporters attending tonight’s eagerly anticipated Devon derby against Exeter City are being advised to arrive early – and those without tickets even earlier. Kick off is at 1945.

A PAFC spokesman explained: "There are no cash turnstiles tonight so entry is by ticket only so we are advising Plymouth supporters without a ticket to arrive as early as they can in order to purchase a ticket from the Home Park ticket office. We envisage a busy night.

WOMENS HOCKEY Canterbury clinch crown at Clifton

Details: Created on Sunday, 23 March 2014 08:03; Last Updated on Sunday, 23 March 2014 08:07; Published on Sunday, 23 March 2014 08:03

investec womens hockey league logo Canterbury won the Investec Women’s Hockey League Premier Division by a point and secured a place in Europe next season following a final round 2-0 win at Clifton Ladies Hockey Club courtesy of goals from Nikki Lloyd and Kim Young.