Hartridge criticizes fan abuse during Carabao Cup match

Plymouth Argyle defender Alex Hartridge commented on the abuse he received from some Exeter City fans during Monday's Carabao Cup first-round match. Hartridge, who previously played for Exeter, scored the first goal in stoppage time to help Argyle secure a 2-0 victory. He noted that the abuse, including a thrown lighter and songs mentioning his family, crossed a line, despite occasional rivalry between the teams. Exeter manager Matt Taylor expressed disappointment over the fan behavior towards a player who contributed significantly to their promotion in 2022. Hartridge emphasized that the negativity will not affect him, highlighting the impact he had during his tenure at Exeter.

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