Exeter City FC

Exeter City board of directors

Julian Tagg
Associate Director (Non-Voting), President and Director of External Affairs

Julian Tagg went to Ladysmith School, Exeter College and has an education degree from St Lukes, Exeter University. Subsequently, he lectured in physical education at Exeter College for 20 years specialising in sports psychology before retiring to concentrate on his property business and his children’s summer camp educational provision.

He began coaching football, gaining the FA Preliminary Coaching Badge (B Licence equivalent) at 19 years old. His connection to Exeter City was initially as a supporter aged nine, ball boy aged 12 and was signed by John Newman aged 15 to play Western League. After University and a spell with Exmouth Town, Julian returned to City to play and manage the seserves for one season until his playing career was finally halted by a serious knee injury aged 23.

Ten years on he was recruited to run the first-ever Exeter City under-12 team, that evolved into the conception of the current academy. Julian coached that team, which included Dean Moxey, through to under-16 whilst developing the whole academy, alongside Eammon Dolan, from 15 boys into 200.

When the Trust became the majority shareholder Julian stepped up into the boardroom becoming vice chair, his motivation then as now, to ensure that the youth programme firstly was not closed down and secondly thrived. At the same time he became, and remains, the Chairman of Football in the Community.

After a two-year spell as acting chief executive, Julian was appointed executive director (football) in Autumn 2013.

Clive Harrison
Director of Supporter Engagement

Clive was elected to the Trust Board in 2016 and to the club board as a Trust appointed director in 2018 having previously been involved with Exeter City as a volunteer with the Junior Grecians.

He spent over 20 years in the hotel and catering industry in general manager roles and more recently has owned several online businesses. Once he settled in Devon in 2008 it was the Trust ownership model that ignited his interest in Exeter City. Clive moved to Clyst St Mary in 2013, purchased his first season ticket and joined the Trust.  

Clive is a member of the ownership working group and communications, engagement group and is working on the establishment of a Trust Youth Council for 14 to 23-year-old supporters. On match days he can often be found in the Family Zone which he helped to establish with the support of the Trust board. He looks after the Junior Grecians social media channels as well as being the ball boy/girl administrator. 

Clive is happy to discuss anything Exeter City, Trust or junior/youth/family supporter related and to give supporters a tour of our new family facilities.

Andrew Rothwell
Director

Andrew Rothwell is a partner at Ashfords LLP, one of the top 100 UK law firms.

He trained and qualified in local government, joining the firm in 1989. His practice area is development and regeneration, acting for private developers, landowners and local authorities.

Andrew is a member of the Exeter City Supporters’ Trust and has been a Big Bank season ticket holder for a number of years and regularly attends home games. He worked closely with fellow board member David Lee on the recent redevelopment scheme which saw the land behind the Big Bank being developed for student accommodation and the building of the new Stagecoach Adam Stansfield Stand.

He has also acted for the club in other property-related matters. His passion for the club and aspirations to see it succeed have led to him joining the Board of Directors.

Andrew says: ‘I’m delighted to be involved with the club, where we can draw on my years of property development experience to help in contribute to a sustainable model for our club.’

Sue McQueenie
Associate Director (Non-Voting)