Kite appreciates second chance after Exeter return

Kite made his first league start since rejoining Exeter in summer, playing most of their 2-1 win over Fleetwood after recovering from a serious hamstring injury.

Harry Kite made his first league start for Exeter City since returning to the club in the summer, featuring prominently in their 2-1 victory over Fleetwood Town. The 26-year-old midfielder had spent last season at Truro City in the National League after missing much of the 2024-25 campaign with a serious hamstring injury.

Kite came through Exeter's academy and made 102 appearances for the club before his departure. He rejoined on a one-year deal with an option for a second season under manager Matt Taylor, who returned for his second spell at St James Park in March. "I've had a difficult couple of years," Kite told BBC Radio Devon. "Not everyone would necessarily get the opportunity that I've been given to come back. I appreciate that there's players here that have played at this level for longer than I have."

Taylor praised Kite's return, saying: "It's a big moment for him because he's been out the game for a couple of years, a big moment for his family. But now it's a challenge from me to him that this has to be the start and now he's got to get fitter, stronger, faster and better so I can keep on trusting him." Kite started in place of the injured Jake Doyle-Hayes.