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Chiefs cheers up union fansIn a day which saw mixed emotions for sports fans, England football, cricket and rugby teams all triumphed against competitive opposition. But after a pretty dismal display by the national team in their opening Rugby World Cup match, Exeter Chiefs fans can take solace in a superb derby victory at Plymouth Albion.

City show up for TVA fine display in front of the cameras on Tuesday evening earned ECFC a well earned point away at Oxford. They bravely fought back to draw after falling behind to two penalties, but it could be the fans who pay the real penalty.

Chiefs use all their tribe in openerExeter Chiefs opened their National League One campaign with a comprehensive home victory over the toothless Sedgley Park Tigers, and almost all of the Chiefs squad managed to get a run out on the opening day.

Local daredevil - Gone but not forgottenFollowing an unfortunate motocross accident and untimely demise on Dartmoor recently, local residents in a nearby town were somewhat taken aback by the notice that followed in their regional newspaper.

Toothless display leaves City hungry for pointsAfter a promising away win at Droylsden on Saturday, ECFC squandered the chance to go back to the top of the Conference by only managing a goalless draw at home against 10-man Weymouth.

McLaren to be offered job at City?As Steve McLaren's miserable tenure in charge of England continues to deteriorate and his future as manager hangs in the balance, contacts close to the ECFC board have admitted that they may be able to find a place for him at St. James' Park – possibly as a ticket stand attendant or toilet cleaner.

$#@!In a game where ECFC should have taken all three points, a late equaliser for York denied City of a victory last night and once again raised questions about manager Paul Tisdale's use of substitutions.

City stay top as unjury list investigatedECFC continued their good start to the season with a 2-0 victory over Crawley Town on Tuesday night. The win came at a cost however, as yet another player was added to the ever growing injury list which is starting to come under scrutiny...