Two Exeter City Supporters Talk To Vital Lincoln City

Match Thread: Exeter City v Lincoln City

We have also published a quiz about the last time the two sides met at St James Park, which can be found HERE, and there is also another 15-question quiz at the bottom of this article! Have a go at both and share your results on Twitter if you’re on there!

And now for the answers provided by Rob:

How long have you supported Exeter City?

16 years.

Where did you finish last season?

2nd in League 2.

What do you think of your manager?

It’s early days, I would certainly say he divides opinion. He’s come in off the back of a very good period for the club with big shoes to fill. He has a patchy track record which automatically made supporters nervous when he came in.

He deserves the summer window to really make his mark before supporters can really judge him.

What were and now are your hopes and expectations for the 2022/23 season?

My expectations for this season were to avoid the drop and it’s looking like we will achieve that. A solid mid-table finish would be a good first season back at this level.

One(s) to watch?

We have some really decent players but you can’t look further than Kevin McDonald, came in on the last day of the January window and the fans love him. Scored in both of his last 2 games and really controls games from midfield.

Which teams do you think will finish in the top six in League One?

Sheffield Wednesday, Plymouth, Ipswich, Bolton, Barnsley, and Derby.

Which teams do you think will finish in the bottom four in League One?

Forest Green, Cambridge, MK Dons, and Morecambe.

What are your thoughts on Lincoln City?

Draw specialists! I went to the reverse fixture on the first game of the season and it was a tight game. Lincoln to me are a good, solid League 1 outfit and I’d be happy if we are where Lincoln are in a few seasons’ time.

What do you think the score will be?

1-1.

Random fact about your Club?

We were the first side to ever face Brazil.

If you could steal one Lincoln City player for your own team, who would it be and why?

Carl Rushworth – faced him a few times and always seems to play well. He would make a good back-up to Woods and Blackman.

What are your proudest and most embarrassing moments as an Exeter City supporter?

My Proudest has to be seeing us get to League 1 as a fan-owned club. Most embarrassing would be losing 4-0 in one of many play-off final defeats in recent years.

Who would you say is your most underrated player?

Harry Kite. I’m not sure he’s underrated but he’s valuable to the team and is a solid 7/10 every week which is important. Rarely a man of the match but very reliable.

Do you have a Supporters Trust and what role do they play at the Club?

Yes! We are completely fan-owned and the trust is in its 20th year. The club has gone from strength to strength under the trust and I believe we are pioneers for how to run football clubs sustainably.

Which was your favourite match involving Exeter City?

Torquay away in the conference play-off semi-final second leg. 3-1 down with 20 to play and won 5-3.

Which was your least favourite match involving Exeter City?

Losing 6-1 at home to Chesterfield.

Do you have a Former Players Association at Exeter City?

I’m not actually sure I’m afraid!

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