Man in the Lion Mask

After a flurry of 0-0 draws, in this episode Dan and Dom question where the goals are coming from whilst talking up a solid Grecians defence in the opening fixtures of the new season and questioning whether we will see a new recruit in midfield before the end of the transfer window?

Join Dan and Dom as they welcome special guest, football writer Gabriel Sutton onto the pod to preview the season ahead for League Two as well as talk about the strengths and weaknesses of Matt Taylor's squad ahead of the season opener.

Join Dan and Dom as they preview the season ahead. Including transfer comings and goings, predictions, surprise packages to look our for and the strongest XI this season.

In this episode, Dan and Dom discuss the Grecians finding their goalscoring form and have an apology for Rory McArdle while waxing lyrical about Matt Jay and Alex Hartridge. Also in this episode, the pair talk player and goal of the month and wonder if it's time to cancel pizza.

In this episode, Dan and Dom review a win against Bradford, the state of Newport's pitch and a double sending off for the Grecians in South Wales before chatting player and goal of the month and previewing upcoming games without Ryan Bowman.

Join Dan and Dom for the first podcast of 2021 as the pair discuss the Grecians' struggling form in the new year and a busy transfer window before looking ahead to games against Bradford and Barrow.

Join Dan and Dom for a festive edition of the Man in the Lion Mask podcast as they look head to the Christmas fixtures, discuss the return of fans to SJP, get excited about plans for the Cliff Hill training ground and look back on an eventful 2020.

In the week that Exeter City became the highest scoring team in all four divisions of English football, Dan and Dom discuss the secrets to the Grecians finding the back of the net. The pair also review the cup runs that Matt Taylor's side are enjoying this season and pick their goal and player of the month for November.

In this episode, Dan and Dom discuss Exeter's unbeaten run coming to a grinding halt against Oldham and the Grecians bouncing back with a stellar performance against last season's play-off rivals Colchester. In part 2, the pair look ahead to this week's fixtures against Gillingham in the FA Cup and away to Grimsby before reflecting on fans returning to stadiums and Exeter becoming national champions in the Floodlit Cup.

Join Dan and Dom as they review the Grecians extending their unbeaten run to 13 and completing a clean sweep in the group stages of the Papa John's Trophy. In part 2 of this episode, the pair dig into some shot map analysis and preview this week's fixtures against Oldham and Colchester

Join Dan and Dom as they discuss Exeter's success against AFC Fylde in the first round of the FA Cup and preview this weekend's fixture away at Bradford City

In a jam packed episode, Dan and Dom discuss the Grecians moving to 7 league games unbeaten including some stellar performances from captain fantastic Jake Taylor, a clash of kits and an emergency loan. In part two, the pair look ahead to another double header of fixtures, an FA Cup draw and the creatively named Floodlit Cup.

In this episode, Dan and Dom discuss Exeter's unbeaten run as the Grecians draw away to Walsall and find a way past tough opposition in Crawley. The pair also talk about angry interviews and Dom eats some humble pie after Ryan Bowman gets off the mark for the season.

In a bumper episode, Dan and Dom discuss Alex Fisher's wonder strike to salvage a draw against Southend before previewing this weekend's fixture away to Walsall. In part two, the pair weigh up the pros and cons of the controversial 'Project Big Picture' and get excited about Salford firing up the managerial merry-go-round.

As Exeter City record back to back wins with a 2-0 victory over table-toppers Cambridge, Dan and Dom talk about the Grecian's impressive early-season form and wonder if Nicky Law will ever return to the starting line up. In part 2, the pair discuss the Trust and a potential move away from SJP into a brand new stadium.

In this episode, Dan and Dom talk Exeter's first win of the season away to big spenders Mansfield and wax lyrical about Josh Key as the academy graduate nets his first goal for the club. The pair also look ahead to a tough game against goal crazy Cambridge and ponder why technical difficulties mean that this episode has no part 2!

As the Grecians make a stuttering start to the new campaign, Dan and Dom review the 2-0 loss to Port Vale and preview a tough fixture away to big spenders Mansfield. With the fixture generator doing Exeter no favours early on this season, the pair also discuss mid-week friendlies and young players heading out on loan.

As the League Two season kicks off against all the odds, Dan and Dom take a look at the start the Grecians have made to the new campaign. The pair also discuss transfer comings and goings at Exeter City with a rather large sum heading down to Devon following some Premier League business.

After a long summer away, football is finally back! In this episode, Dan and Dom preview the 2020/21 season with a little help from football journalist Gabriel Sutton who offers his insight on Exeter City and the rest of League Two.

In the third and final guest episode in this summer series, Scott Palfrey joins the Man in the Lion Mask to discuss his job at Exeter City. Scott is the Marketing Manager at Exeter and produces the vast majority of content which goes out on the club's official social media channels. His work in recent years has made him a fan favourite at St James Park and helped bring Fan Engagement awards to Exeter City.

The summer of guest podcast episodes continues as former Exeter City striker Robbie Simpson joins the podcast to talk about the highs and lows of his career both on and off the pitch. Robbie was part of the Exeter squad which made it to back to back play-off finals at Wembley in 2017 and 2018. He now manages in the National League South with Chelmsford City.

In the first of a summer series of guest podcasts, Grecians fan and blogger David Gribble features on this episode of the Man in the Lion Mask to talk through everything Exeter City.

Dan and Dom discuss what went wrong for Exeter at Wembley in the play-off final and ponder the big decisions that Matt Taylor and the Grecians will have to make in a big summer ahead of next season.

After Exeter's brilliant comeback over Colchester in the home leg of the play offs on Monday night, Dan and Dom discuss what went right for the City and Matt Taylor's four changes in particular. The pair also review Northampton's comeback against Cheltenham and look ahead to the Grecian's match up with the Cobblers at Wembley this coming Monday night.

After a disappointing first leg in the play offs away to Colchester, Dan and Dom review what went wrong on the trip to Essex and look ahead to the second tie back in Devon, hoping the Grecians can find a way to Wembley.

Join Dan and Dom as they preview Exeter's League 2 Play Off campaign against Colchester after a long break away in lockdown. In this episoda, Dan and Dom talk about the Grecians' chances of promotion as they hope it will be third time lucky for the Devon side having narrowly missed out on going up in 2017 and 2018.

Dan and Dom talk Exeter City as Matt Talyor's Grecians bounce back after two straight defeats with comfortable wins over Stevenage and Oldham. The pair also preview upcoming games against Macclesfield and Portsmouth and discuss everything from bad goalkeeping to strange substitutions

Dan and Dom return to review this week's action for Exeter City from discussing wind tunnels and own goals to a look ahead to games against Stevenage and Oldham. The pair also reflect on the Grecians' season so far and ask themselves how good are Matt Taylor's side?

The Pod is back! In the first episode in 18 months, Dan and Dom take a look at what has changed over the past year and a half from a new stand, a new manager and changes on the pitch too. The pair also take a look at the Grecians' recent form and preview theis weekend's top of the table clash!

Listen to Dan and Dom as they review everything Exeter City this week as the Grecians hold Wycombe to a draw and the U23s school a forlorn Jack Rodwell.

Join Dan and Dom for an action packed podcast reviewing a mixed week for the Grecians after Exeter beat Forest Green but fall to a superior Luton side. Listen as the pair also discuss the future of Exeter Coity, debating whether it is possible to nurture youth talent at the club whilst remaining competitive in the league.

Dan and Dom return from a short break to discuss everything Exeter City including impressive performances against Coventry and Notts County, a not so young U23s side and some new faces at SJP.

Join Dan and Dom as they review everything Exeter City this week! In their latest fixture, Exeter hosted Premier League side West Brom in the Third Round of the FA Cup. Also in this episode, Goal and Player of the Month and a trip to Transfer Corner!

The Grecians look ahead to West Brom in the FA Cup following disappointing results over Christmas. Join Dan and Dom as they discuss everything Exeter City

Dan and Dom record their final podcast of 2017 as they take a break over the Christmas period amongst a busy schedule for the Grecians. In this episode, the pair discuss a decisive win over Stevenage, a busy Christmas period and take a look back at City's fortunes over the past 12 months.

Listen to this week's instalment of the podcast as Dan and Dom share their musings on an eventful and controversial FA Cup replay against Forest Green Rovers at SJP. Also in this episode, the pair preview the Stevenage game on Saturday, discuss City's convincing U23's win against Brighton and reveal why Dan won't be allowed back in Essex any time soon.

Join Dan and Dom as they review everything Exeter City this week including late drama in the FA Cup at Forest Green, pick thier player and goal of the month and discuss the return of an old City favourite.

Dan and Dom review a good week for Exeter as the Grecians bounce back from a disappointing double header away to Chesterfield and Crawley. In other news, ECFC bow out of the Checkatrade Trophy but put on an impressive display against a strong Chelsea U21 side. The pair will also preview this weekends game against Forest Green Rovers as the Grecians look to reach the 3rd Round of the FA Cup

It was a week to forget for the Grecians as Exeter City slump to away losses to Chesterfield and Crawley. Join Dan and Dom as they dissect City's bad run of form ahead of Saturday's six pointer against Accrington as 3rd meets 4th. Also in this episode, a look at the Grecians involvement in the FA Youth Cup and a tribute to Christian Ribeiro as he retires from football at the age of 27.

Join Dan and Dom as they review Exeter's home win against Grimsby to put them back on track in the league and take them up to third. On a rainy Remembrance Sunday, donned in purple, City sunk the hapless mariners in a solid win, their first in five. Also in this week's pod, the second round draw of the FA Cup, player and goal of the month and a preview of Saturday's trip to Chesterfield.

It might be Bonfire Night but there were no fireworks at SJP as Exeter met Heybridge in the first round of the FA Cup on a cold November weekend. Ahead of Saturdays visit of Grimsby, Dom, Dan and Rosie review the Grecians' win against the fighting Swifts and pick their Goal of the Month.

Join Dan and Dom for this week's Man in the Lion Mask as the spotlight falls on a frustrated Steve Evans. The Grecian's were lucky to come away with a draw from their trip to Mansfield and Evan's made his opinion known post-match, lashing out at Tisdale's Exeter and the Express & Echo. This pod also previews the visit of Grimsby and discusses the long awaited compensation payment from Chelsea for starlet Ethan Ampadu in the week that the Old Grandstand left us for good.

After the mid week loss to Luton, Exeter's home loss to Port Vale on Saturday ended a week to forget for City as they continue to push for promotion from League 2. Listen to Dan and Dom as they dissect everything Exeter City this week, including a win for Exeter against Hull in the Premier League Cup.

Dan and Dom review Exeter's loss to Luton on Tuesday night as the Grecians remain in the promotion hunt with nearly a third of the season gone. Also in this weeks instalment the pair take a look forward to City's next set of fixtures including the visit of Port Vale and the FA Cup 1st round draw against Heybridge Swifts

After two away wins on the bounce, Exeter go three points clear at the top of League 2. Listen to Dan and Dom as they review a busy week for Exeter with a win at minnows Forest Green and a late comeback against a decent Barnet side. The pair also take a look at August's Goal of the Month and round up the other goings on at SJP this week.

Dom and Dan return after a brief hiatus to discuss everything Exeter City once again. August has been a resounding success for the Grecians, going unbeaten in League Two, sitting at the top of the table and breaking their transfer record on deadline day to match. Forest Green awaits City on Saturday and Exeter have sold out their allocation for the match. Follow us on Twitter @lionmaskpod for updates and listen to our pod next week!

Dan and Dom are joined by Rosie as this weeks pod reviews Exeter's win over newly promoted Lincoln as well as previewing the upcoming games against Cheltenham and then Yeovil in the Checkatrade trophy. Let us know what you think!

The football season starts with a bang and City open their account with a win against Cambridge. Dan and Dom take a look at the season opener and preview Exeter's Carabao Cup fixture against Charlton on Tuesday night. Let us know what you think and also check out our new blog! https://maninthelionmask.wordpress.com/

In the second half of their preview of the season ahead, Dan and Dom look at the depth of the squad, make some predictions about where City will finish this season and discuss their League Two rivals this season, including Saturday's opponents, Cambridge. If you haven't done so already, follow the pod on Twitter, @lionmaskpod

As if we've never been away, Dom and Dan return to take a look at City's preseason in part one of our bumper podcast ahead of the season opener against Cambridge on Saturday. Stay tuned for part two!

Wembley trip rounds off super season for the Grecians by Dom and Dan