Matt Taylor reappointed as Exeter City manager after interim spell

A former Exeter City captain, Taylor helped them win back-to-back promotions on the field from what is now the National League to League One between 2008 and 2009 – scoring 20 goals in 162 appearances between 2007 and 2011.

He left to join Charlton Athletic in 2011 before going on to play for clubs including Bradford and Cheltenham.

Taylor returned to Exeter as an academy coach and was under-23s boss when he succeeded Tisdale.

He went on to lead the Grecians to a fifth-placed finish in his second season but they were beaten in the 2020 League Two play-off final by Northampton Town.

Two years later, he led Exeter to promotion after finishing second in League Two as they missed out on the title on goal difference to Forest Green Rovers.

He takes over an Exeter City side facing financial cuts this summer after losses last season.

A number of experienced players, such as Ilmari Niskanen and Josh Magennis, have left at the end of their contracts this month as Taylor warned of “drastic” squad cuts.

“I’m grateful to the supporters for their backing,” added Taylor.

“Over the 20 years I have been involved with the club they have time and again proved their loyalty and commitment.

“We’ll be working to bring the younger players through, supported by more senior members of the squad.

“We want to have more local players, players who have grown up in the area and truly reflect the fact they are ‘one of our own’.

“We know our supporters appreciate this aspect of the club and perhaps are prepared to be more understanding and give them a little more time.”