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Exeter City's promotion parade in 99 glorious photographs

The pictures from Pinnacle Photo Agency and Frankie Mills tell the story of the promotion parade through Exeter City Centre

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  1. Exeter City players celebrate with all the fans who turned out during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK1 of 99
  2. An Exeter City fan celebrates promotion during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK2 of 99
  3. Exeter City's open top bus3 of 99
  4. Fans arrive at St James Park for Exeter City's victory parade4 of 99
  5. Fans and players at Exeter City FC for the victory parade5 of 99
  6. Exeter City fans celebrate promotion during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK6 of 99
  7. Exeter City fans with Matt Taylor, Manager of Exeter City during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK7 of 99
  8. Alex Hartridge of Exeter City, Archie Collins of Exeter City and Josh Key of Exeter City with the trophy during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK8 of 99
  9. The A-Team of the Media world during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK9 of 99
  10. Cameron Dawson, Goalkeeper of Exeter City and Josh Coley of Exeter City larking around during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK10 of 99
  11. Sonny Cox of Exeter City and Harry Lee, Goalkeeper of Exeter City with the trophy during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK11 of 99
  12. Matt Jay, Captain of Exeter City during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK12 of 99
  13. Matt Jay, Captain of Exeter City during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK13 of 99
  14. Harry Kite of Exeter City and Callum Rowe of Exeter City during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK14 of 99
  15. Cameron Dawson, Goalkeeper of Exeter City gets a delivery of beers before the parade during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK15 of 99
  16. Cameron Dawson, Goalkeeper of Exeter City gets a delivery of beers before the parade during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK16 of 99
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  20. People have lined the streets20 of 99
  21. Exeter City's victory parade21 of 99
  22. Exeter City fans celebrate promotion during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK22 of 99
  23. Exeter City fans during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK23 of 99
  24. Sam Nombe of Exeter City with a camera during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK24 of 99
  25. Exeter City and their mascots Grecian and Lexi the Lion celebrate promotion during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK25 of 99
  26. Exeter City fans celebrate promotion during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK26 of 99
  27. Exeter City fans celebrate promotion during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK27 of 99
  28. Exeter City fans celebrate promotion during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK28 of 99
  29. Exeter City's victory parade29 of 99
  30. Exeter City are led down the street by their fans during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK30 of 99
  31. Incredible scenes in Exeter31 of 99
  32. during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK32 of 99
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  35. during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK35 of 99
  36. Timothee Dieng of Exeter City celebrates during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK36 of 99
  37. Exeter City fans cheer on the players during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK37 of 99
  38. Exeter City fans turn out in force during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK38 of 99
  39. Exeter City fans cheer on the players during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK39 of 99
  40. Jack Sparkes of Exeter City and Harry Kite of Exeter City during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK40 of 99
  41. Archie Collins of Exeter City during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK41 of 99
  42. The team arrive at Guildhall and are welcomed by their fans during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
    The team arrive at Guildhall and are welcomed by their fans during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK42 of 99
  43. Exeter City arrive at Guildhall and are welcomed by their fans during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK43 of 99
  44. Exeter City arrive at Guildhall as they celebrate promotion with their fans during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK44 of 99
  45. T during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK45 of 99
  46. Matt Taylor, Manager of Exeter City celebrates promotion during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK46 of 99
  47. Sam Nombe of Exeter City celebrates promotion during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK47 of 99
  48. Beer time for Kyle Taylor of Exeter City during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK48 of 99
  49. Incredible scenes at Exeter City's victory parade
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  50. during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK50 of 99
  51. Scott Palfrey and Craig Bratt in action during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK51 of 99
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  54. Exeter City fans cheer on the players and light red flares during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK54 of 99
  55. Jevani Brown of Exeter City celebrates promotion during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK55 of 99
  56. The League Two runners up trophy during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK56 of 99
  57. Exeter City fans during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK57 of 99
  58. Padraig Amond of Exeter City with his son and the trophy during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK58 of 99
  59. Sam Stubbs of Exeter City and Kyle Taylor of Exeter City during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK59 of 99
  60. Cameron Dawson, Goalkeeper of Exeter City during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK60 of 99
  61. Cameron Dawson, Goalkeeper of Exeter City leads the signing during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK61 of 99
  62. Cameron Dawson, Goalkeeper of Exeter City leads the signing during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK62 of 99
  63. Cameron Dawson, Goalkeeper of Exeter City leads the signing during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK63 of 99
  64. Julian Tagg, Club President of Exeter City during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK64 of 99
  65. Exeter city players in the Guild Hall during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
    Exeter city players in the Guild Hall during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK65 of 99
  66. Nigel Atangana of Exeter City and Josh Coley of Exeter City during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK66 of 99
  67. Cameron Dawson67 of 99
  68. Tim Dieng and Sam Nombe68 of 99
  69. Pierce Sweeney of Exeter City gets a smoker from Cameron Dawson, Goalkeeper of Exeter City during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK69 of 99
  70. Matt Jay, Captain of Exeter City poses with the trophy at the Guild Hall during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK70 of 99
  71. Matt Jay, Captain of Exeter City, Josh Key of Exeter City, Archie Collins of Exeter City and Padraig Amond of Exeter City during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK71 of 99
  72. Exeter City players celebrate with all the Exeter City fans as they arrive at the Guild Hall during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK72 of 99
  73. Matt Taylor, Manager of Exeter City celebrate with all the Exeter City fans as they arrive at the Guild Hall during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK73 of 99
  74. Matt Taylor, Manager of Exeter City and Matt Jay, Captain of Exeter City holds the League two runners up trophy with all the Exeter City fans as they arrive at the Guild Hall during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK74 of 99
  75. Matt Taylor, Manager of Exeter City holds the League two runners up trophy with all the Exeter City fans as they arrive at the Guild Hall during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK75 of 99
  76. Matt Taylor, Manager of Exeter City celebrates promotion during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK76 of 99
  77. Councillor Philip Bialyk (Chair) Leader of the Council holds the trophy with Matt Jay, Captain of Exeter City during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK77 of 99
  78. Councillor Philip Bialyk (Chair) Leader of the Council holds the trophy with Matt Jay, Captain of Exeter City during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK78 of 99
  79. Exeter City's victory parade is in full swing79 of 99
  80. Matt Jay, Captain of Exeter City poses with the trophy and all the fans below on the balcony of the Guild Hall during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK80 of 99
  81. Timothee Dieng of Exeter City poses with the trophy and all the fans below on the balcony of the Guild Hall during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK81 of 99
  82. Offrande Zanzala of Exeter City during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK82 of 99
  83. Exeter City fans during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK83 of 99
  84. Exeter City fans during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK84 of 99
  85. Cheick Diabate of Exeter City, Sam Nombe of Exeter City, Jevani Brown of Exeter City an Jake Caprice of Exeter City with all the Exeter City fans as they arrive at the Guild Hall during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK85 of 99
  86. Jevani Brown of Exeter City with Exeter City fans during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK86 of 99
  87. Jevani Brown of Exeter City with Exeter City fans during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK87 of 99
  88. Pierce Sweeney of Exeter City signing autographs during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK88 of 99
  89. Jevani Brown of Exeter City during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK89 of 99
  90. Sam Nombe of Exeter City during the League One promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK90 of 99
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  93. Exeter City fans celebrate promotion with Cameron Dawson, Goalkeeper of Exeter City during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK93 of 99
  94. Matt Taylor, Manager of Exeter City, Scott Brown, Goalkeeper Coach of Exeter City, Wayne Carlisle, Assistant Manager of Exeter City and Dan Green, Coach of Exeter City pose with the Trophy during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK94 of 99
  95. Matt Taylor, Manager of Exeter City during the League Two promotion open top bus parade through the streets of Exeter for Exeter City players and staff, Exeter on 9 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK95 of 99
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