Exeter City will investigate Ilmari Niskanen after his drunk driving charge near Honiton. Court date set for February 24.
The police charged Niskanen near Honiton on February 6. He’s due in court on February 24. The club considers this situation very serious.
Niskanen said he made a really bad error. He knows he should be a role model, and he regrets his actions a great deal.
Niskanen feels bad about the impact on the team. He also thinks about Exeter and Finland supporters. He is thankful nobody got hurt. Niskanen will take full responsibility, and he will try to fix things.
Exeter signed Angus MacDonald in January. Manager Gary Caldwell praised MacDonald’s impact. He joined from Aberdeen and is 32.
MacDonald impresses on and off the field. Caldwell said his experience helps the team. MacDonald brings confidence to the defense.
Caldwell wants the defense to build understanding. He hopes for more clean sheets going forward. Turns is suspended for one more game.
Sweeney is recovering from injury. He has returned to training. The team may use Hartridge, McMillan, and MacDonald.