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ECFC to plan refereeing protest systemAfter another weekend of refereeing scrutiny, ECFC are set to design their own referee protest procedure.

Exeter's one horse raceThe bookies weren't giving great odds in the South Devon Van Hire Novices' Chase as only one horse ran.

Johnny Hollywood off to the statesLocal keeper Ian Pann, known as Johnny Hollywood for his exaggerated dives and 'one for the camera' saves, is set to take his showmanship to LA.

Rushden & Diamonds take negativity to new levelsWhilst Conference sides lack many of the skills of truly world-class teams, Rushden & Diamonds last night took time-wasting to a level that would even have shocked Arsene Wenger.

Yates faces butt probeKidderminster Harriers manager Mark Yates could be in an uncomfortable position following allegations he attacked Exeter City winger Lee Elam.

Exeter set for Olympic centrePlans are being put in place to build a centre to train young athletes hungry for success in the London 2012 Olympics.

City monsoon offers opportunitiesECFC's run of recent good form (influenced in no small part by their January transfer window signings) has resulted in them reaching the all important Conference play-off places - a league position they maintained for most of last season before a disastrous string of results meant they dropped down the league like a concrete hippo released from a helicopter.

Waddle penalty discovered near Stoke WoodsThe dishevelled remains of what scientists believe to be the football used in the World Cup semi-final in 1990 has been discovered. The ball has been orbiting the Earth since that fateful evening when Chris Waddle stepped up to take a penalty in the shoot-out against Germany and blasted the ball out of the atmosphere.