Former Blues midfielder Tom Carroll has signed for League One Exeter on a one-year deal.

Carroll, 31, was released by Town in the summer of 2022 after an injury-hit one-season spell in which he made only 11 starts and six sub appearances, and was without a club throughout last season.

But following a trial, the former Tottenham man has joined the Grecians ahead of 2023/24.

“I'm really happy to get it done. I had a bit of time out last year so it's great to be back and enjoying things again,” he told the Exeter club site.

“It's been a good week meeting the boys and having conversations with the manager. The style of play here really suits me and I really feel I can contribute.

“The club feels the right fit for me and I feel like there is a real alignment in how me and the manager see things, and in the two friendlies I've played in I've really enjoyed what he's trying to do. I just want to get back playing football. I want that buzz back."

Manager Gary Caldwell added: “Tom is someone who has fantastic quality as a player and as a person and he has played at the highest level for a huge club.

“He has been without a club for a while but has trained hard to find his way back into the game. He wanted to join a team that plays football at a style that suits him and one that he sees is going somewhere, and we are absolutely delighted to get him.

“There is no doubt in his quality, and he is ready and eager to get back to playing games. This is a level that is very difficult and will be challenge for him. Once we get him up to speed, he will show his quality to effect this league.

“He is the type of player that conducts the orchestra and dictates play with his hands, and gives his teammates that extra passing option.”

Photo: Matchday Images

ruds added 19:45 - Jul 20 Probably enjoying an extra contract or two later in his career on the back of some good things early on. Best of luck but for us he was a sideways passer at best!
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MattinLondon added 20:01 - Jul 20 I completely forgotten about him. Best of luck for the rest of his career.
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cressi added 20:26 - Jul 20 Saudi Arabia calling
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terryf added 21:26 - Jul 20 A good eye for a pass, but felt that with the hustle and bustle of league one the games were sometimes too physical for his style of play. Lets hope it works out for him at Exeter.
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