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MENS HOCKEY Cooper gives Exeter the edge
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- Created on Monday, 04 March 2013 17:30
- Last Updated on Monday, 04 March 2013 18:11
- Published on Sunday, 03 March 2013 17:30
- Written by ROSS REID
University of Exeter returned to the Men's Conference West summit on goal difference following yesterday's absorbing 2-1 top of the table home win over title rivals Guildford.
Nick Cooper's second half double sandwiched William Blockley's 57th minute close range strike to put Exeter - captained by central defender Chris Barker - back on top of the table.
LEAGUE 2 Plymouth Argyle 2 Barnet 1
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- Created on Sunday, 03 March 2013 08:52
- Last Updated on Thursday, 13 August 2015 14:39
- Published on Saturday, 02 March 2013 08:52
Plymouth boss John Sheridan praised his young side and Argyle's self-proclaimed green army following a crucial comeback win over relegation rivals Barnet at Home Park.
Sheridan said: "Barnet scored against the run of play and in the position we are in we could have let our heads drop but instead of that we rose."
SW RUGBY SHORTS Fozzie joins Jersey on loan
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- Created on Wednesday, 27 February 2013 11:37
- Last Updated on Thursday, 28 February 2013 09:04
- Published on Tuesday, 26 February 2013 11:37
- Written by MARK STEVENS and ROSS REID
Exeter Chiefs utility back Mark Foster has joined Championship outfit Jersey on loan.
The 29-year-old centre or wing is one of two new captures confirmed by the Channel Islanders as they seek to preserve their status in English rugby's second tier following promotion last term.
LEAGUE 2 Torquay United 1 Wycombe Wanderers 2
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- Created on Wednesday, 27 February 2013 09:28
- Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 February 2013 14:20
- Published on Tuesday, 26 February 2013 09:28
- Written by ROSS REID at Plainmoor
Torquay United interim manager Alan Knill will bid to strengthen the plummeting Gulls ahead of Saturday's crunch match at third from bottom Accrington Stanley.
Bereft of midfield dynamo Lee Mansell and central defender Aaron Downes (hamstring) United lost 2-1 at home to Gareth Ainsworth-inspired Wycombe Wanderers last night.
MENS HOCKEY Top of table clash at Exeter on Sunday
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- Created on Monday, 25 February 2013 16:26
- Last Updated on Monday, 25 February 2013 16:40
- Published on Sunday, 24 February 2013 16:26
- Written by ROSS REID
University of Exeter host leaders Guildford in the Men's Conference West match of the day next Sunday (1230).
Guildford, on 31, have a three-point advantage over second placed Exeter, who led three times at fourth placed Team Bath Buccaneers before Tom Griffiths' 69th minute strike levelled the game 3-3.
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