Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell signs new contract extension

Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell has renewed his contract with the club. The announcement was made during the Fans’ Forum at St James Park this evening.

Caldwell joined the Grecians as the club's boss in October 2022, replacing Matt Taylor. He guided City to finish 14th in the league in his first season, and then in a topsy-turvy campaign last season, to a 13 ^th placed finish.

The length of the new contract has not been disclosed. But both Caldwell, and the club’s board, expressed their delight at the news.

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On signing his new contract, Caldwell said: “I feel really proud and thankful that the board have given me the opportunity to continue building and developing this brilliant football club.

“It’s nearly been two years since I joined the football club, and there’s been a lot of progress made during that time and to continue that journey and development taking the club even higher is really exciting.

"It was a big thing when I was speaking to players, to say that I am going to commit." Myself and the club have been talking about this for a long time, this isn't something which has just come out of the blue."

"From the end of last season throughout the summer we've talked about this. It's always been there but the priority for me has been to get the players in, to get the players ready and get everything there and then I'd sign my contract."

Nick Hawker, chair of the Club and Trust, said: “We’re delighted that Gary has extended his contract with exeter -city-fc>Exeter City. It’s been incredibly rewarding to witness the progress Gary and his team have made in building and strengthening the football management structure.

"This contract renewal represents a significant step toward maintaining the club's momentum and ensuring continuity.

"From the very beginning, Gary embraced and understood our unique ownership model, and we’re delighted to continue working together to further the club's achievements and ambitions.”