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Tisdale's tinkering comes up trumpsECFC manager Paul Tisdale produced yet another formation for Exeter City's league match away at play-off rivals Cambridge last night. The City manager employed a 4-1-4-1 formation in order to stifle the opposition, and the tactics came up trumps as City ground out an important 1-0 victory.

Chiefs victorious in nine try thrillerExeter Chiefs fought back from an early Cornish Pirates onslaught to record an entertaining 39-29 victory in front of a capacity crowd.

City hit new lowAs the Jamie Mackie transfer saga rumbles on, an ECFC side made up of a mixture of youth and reserve players - with a sprinkling of first teamers - was demolished 5-1 in the Devon Bowl at Bideford.

How to make enemies and irritate peopleECFC strolled to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Oxford United last night with a rare brace from reserve striker Adam Stansfield, but the match was more conspicuous for the absence of want-away striker Judas Mackie.

City out in trophy disasterECFC crashed out of the FA Trophy on Saturday after going down 3-0 away at Rushden & Diamonds. To further compound matters, City defender Jon Richardson received a red card for a professional foul and will now face a ban.

Mackie Takes The PlauditsIn form Exeter City striker Jamie Mackie has been named the Blue Square Conference Player of the Month for December. Throughout a productive month for the club, Mackie notched up an impressive 4 goals in 5 matches.

Can't Get Enough Of That Wonderful LuffExeter Chiefs celebrated the New Year with a convincing 35-14 romp over Moseley. The emphatic win was topped off with a hat-trick of tries by Chief's winger Luff-man.

There's only one team in DevonBoth Exeter Rugby and Football sides ensured a merry festive season for the City by recording derby victories. The Chiefs saw off Plymouth Albion at Sandy Park whilst ECFC looked set to get in the festive spirit by stuffing the torkey.