Never miss a big story in Devon again with our daily newsletter Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign me up! Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Exeter City chairman Julian Tagg has been involved with the Grecians since day one under the ownership of the Supporters’ Trust. He oversaw the appointment of Eamonn Dolan, Alex Inglethorpe and then Paul Tisdale in the summer of 2006, heralding the start of a real golden era for the Grecians. Following Tisdale’s departure, and prior to the appointment of Matt Taylor, we spoke at length with the City chairman. Here is everything he said. Obviously this is a sad day for Exeter City Football Club. Yeah, it is and there is no getting away from it. It’s very sad and there is lots of emotional attachment to it in any number of different directions. Twelve years is a long time and it’s going to take a little bit of getting over. That said, there is no choice other than to focus on what is the best interests of the football club going forward. There isn’t much point in dwelling on it, you have got to look forward and attack it if we are to progress. This club on any number of occasions has had to do exactly that and I don’t see any difference. There has been disappointments, there have been some fantastic times as well during that 12 years and there have been some particularly hard times and some euphoric times, but I think that is the same at any football club. But again, to reiterate, you don’t get a choice in this. Everybody else is not sat still doing nothing, everybody else is progressing. We are four weeks behind because of our success, so we need to grasp the nettle and everyone to a man and woman needs to attack the next phase of our progression. You mention there the fantastic, euphoric nights and what have you. Every club does have them, but historically, Exeter City have not had that many. Yet under Paul Tisdale, we have had more than any other manger in the club’s history. The term ‘greatest manger in the club’s history is often used very loosely, but that can certainly be said for Tis. I think that’s fair. The model is particularly challenging, but I think it was one that Paul was very interested in, was very much a part of and actually understood. That will be the challenge. Our challenge all around is massively philanthropic and we are seeing more and more of that. We haven’t got time to sit on our laurels, but we have had some exceptional times not just from the big games, but form youngsters coming on the pitch and scoring their first goals. Not only Academy and the club as a whole, but Paul has played a major, significant part in achieving that and it was quite a big element in what he was able to do. That’s going to be a challenge to maintain that. In terms of compensation, will the club get anything as he was under contract until November? No, that is not something that is in our thinking at this point. Ok. What next then? Obviously we were at this point 12 years ago and you were one of the people that appointed Paul Tisdale. I imagine you’ll be involved in appointing the next manager? I am pretty sure that I will. I haven’t done it for 12 years but I have done it twice before, I did it with Eamonn (Dolan) who I was very, very close to through almost ten years of building the Academy with. Then we went through it with Alex (Inglethorpe) as well, but life goes on. It is particularly sad for the club, but me as well as all those people become close friends. But yes, we will have to start the process. (Image: Getty) You had Steve Perryman by your side to help with those appointments and the process, will Steve be involved in this one? I don’t think Steve will be at this point, no. He has said that he won’t be – and he has said that for some time now that he won’t be. He is another person that has done a phenomenal job, so no, I don’t think he will be involved in this one. So who will be involved? Well, that’s for the board to decide. Never say never of course, but I am sure I will be involved should they want me to be involved and I imagine that I would be and there will be others that will form a panel, I suspect. What is the criteria you will be looking for in the new manager? That’s not been given a great deal of considered, formal thought but of course, it is going to be the same elements. We have a huge youth background here that is important, we have an ethos of working with the community and getting the best out of limited resources, when you out it in comparison to the opposition. So we are going to have to find someone that can work with that scenario. What about your own future? There’s a lot of talk that with Steve Perryman going and now Paul Tisdale that you may want to call it a day as well. Well…. I suppose the difference is that I am an Exeter boy and I don’t have a choice. I don’t think people realise what it takes and I would say that it isn’t easy. I have got a lot invested in it but it certainly doesn’t appear to be getting any easier. It’s not that I don’t think about it, but certainly for now, my job is to ensure we regain this level of stability that has got us this far. Every managerial appointment is important, but given the circumstances with this one – and they are quite exceptional circumstances with such a divided fanbase.<doc-sep>The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Never miss a big story in Devon again with our daily newsletter Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign me up! Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Exeter City have opted for continuity by appointing Matt Taylor as their new manager. The Grecians announced this morning that long-serving boss Paul Tisdale is leaving the club after opting not to sign a new deal following notice being served on his two-year rolling contract in November 2016. They have acted quickly, announcing Taylor as Tisdale's successor. (Image: Pinnacle) A statement said: "The club board met this afternoon and have appointed Matt Taylor as the new manager of Exeter City Football Club." Taylor - a former Grecians player - was the manager of the under-23s side last season, helping them to a successful Premier League Cup campaign that was ended at the hands of Wolves. The club have declined to make further comment, but Taylor will be available for interviews early next week. Fans have reacted positively to the move online, with the club appointing someone familiar with the club's youth system.<doc-sep>Last updated on .From the section Exeter Matt Taylor spent four years as a player at Exeter before returning to the club as under-23 coach League Two side Exeter City have appointed former player Matt Taylor as their new manager following the departure of long-serving boss Paul Tisdale earlier on Friday. Tisdale, 45, left the Grecians after 12 years in charge. Taylor spent four years at St James Park, scoring 20 goals in 162 appearances between 2007 and 2011. The former Charlton and Cheltenham defender, 36, had been coach of Exeter's under-23 side. "The club board met this afternoon and have appointed Matt Taylor as the new manager of Exeter City," a club statement said. The Devon side, who lost the League Two play-off final to Coventry on Monday, have not disclosed the length of Taylor's contract. 'He is well respected as a coach' Analysis - Brent Pilnick BBC Sport Exeter have moved quickly to appoint someone who knows City and the unique demands that come with running the supporter-owned club. Taylor has been key in developing some of the club's best young players and is well respected as a coach, although he has no experience as a manager. His first task will be to decide on his backroom team. With Steve Perryman leaving the club and no news on what will happen to Tisdale's assistant Matt Oakley, Taylor may well want to bring in an experienced head to support him.<doc-sep>Exeter City have appointed former captain Matt Taylor as their new manager. The 36-year-old replaces Paul Tisdale, who announced his departure earlier on Friday after 12 years in charge. Taylor was at the club from 2007 to 2011 where he made 147 league appearances before taking up a role as manager of the U21s. He replaces Tisdale, who was the longest-serving manager in England following Arsene Wenger's Arsenal exit. Tisdale earlier released a statement confirming his departure: "In light of the continuing speculation over my role as manager of Exeter City Football Club, I feel it is appropriate to announce that I have rejected the new and improved contract offered to me. "I would like to note that the club did everything in its power to keep me and for that I am extremely grateful. However, I feel now is the correct time for some careful personal consideration regarding my own career."<doc-sep>
Former Cheltenham Town captain Matt Taylor has been named as the new boss of beaten League Two play-off finalists Exeter City. The 36-year-old succeeds Paul Tisdale in the St James Park hotseat, taking his first senior managerial role. After leaving the Robins in 2015, Taylor played for Newport County and Bath City, also coaching Hartpury College's senior football team. He returned to Exeter City, where he had played between 2007 and 2011, as part of Tisdale's coaching staff, running the Under-23s side. Exeter were beaten by Coventry City at Wembley last Monday and that brought an end to Tisdale's 12 year reign as boss. A club statement said: "The club board met this afternoon and have appointed Matt Taylor as the new manager of Exeter City Football Club." Tisdale had earlier released a statement confirming his departure: "In light of the continuing speculation over my role as manager of Exeter City Football Club, I feel it is appropriate to announce that I have rejected the new and improved contract offered to me. "I would like to note that the club did everything in its power to keep me and for that I am extremely grateful. However, I feel now is the correct time for some careful personal consideration regarding my own career." During his playing days, Taylor won the FA Trophy as a goalkeeper with Burscough before starting to play at centre-half and going on to play for Charlton Athletic and Bradford City, switching to Cheltenham in the summer of 2015.