Exeter City skipper Pierce Sweeney leaves club after 10 years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 6:13 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Pierce Sweeney has departed Exeter City after ten seasons with the club. The 31-year-old defender turned down a new deal to pursue other opportunities. Sweeney joined Exeter from Reading in July 2016 and made 435 appearances, contributing significantly to the team's recent success, including promotion to League One in 2023. He expressed gratitude towards the club for their support throughout his career, highlighting a mutual respect during his tenure.
- •Pierce Sweeney leaves Exeter City after 10 years
- •Sweeney made 435 appearances for the club
- •He declined a new contract to seek new opportunities
- •Contributed to promotion to League One in 2023
- •Sweeney was a fan favorite known for his leadership
- 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — Exeter skipper Sweeney leaves after 10 years
"Exeter City skipper Pierce Sweeney leaves the club after 10 years.
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