The post-Davey era started with the fast paced attacking football originally promised but not delivered.
Losing 3-0 at home would normally be a source of boos and calls for the managers head. The side were applauded off as the team, showing a few rough edges, genuinely entertained the fans. Former striker Steve Guinan was a boardroom guest, and furiously wrote out notes throughout the game. If I was a betting man I'd have a fiver on an imminent loan signing.
But it was Jamie Pitman, aided by Russell Hoult, who barked instructions from the touchline and even found need to berate the ref at the end over Exeter's final goal. What's that chant the Scunthorpe fans used to sing? Who needs Mourinho, we've got our physio...
Full report later.