"I'm extremely pleased to return to Exeter City. This club and its supporters have always held a special place in my heart, and it is somewhere where I spent 10 amazing years, first as a player and then as manager. The supporters are like no other, and I'm looking forward to getting to know our players and staff."
"In many ways he is a safe choice - he knows how the fan-owned club works and the financial limitations that come with it. It will be a popular appointment among many fans, who were sad to see him leave for Rotherham United three and a half years ago after guiding City to promotion."
"Whether he gets the job on a full-time basis will depend on a number of factors - clearly on-pitch performance will be key, and keeping the club in League One this season. But whether he would want the job long-term will also depend on what the club's finances look like."
Exeter City reappointed Matt Taylor as interim manager through the end of the season, replacing Dan Green who took temporary charge after Gary Caldwell's departure to Wigan Athletic. Taylor, 44, previously managed Exeter for over four years starting in 2018, leading them out of League Two as runners-up in 2022 before joining Rotherham United. He was subsequently sacked by Rotherham after 13 months and spent a year at Bristol Rovers before his dismissal in late 2024. Taylor's return represents a popular choice among supporters given his deep connection to the club as both former player and successful manager. Exeter currently sits 15th in League One, five points above the relegation zone, facing financial constraints that may influence whether Taylor receives a permanent contract.
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