Today we took our crocodile from the cupboard and began analysing its contents. This morning, we looked at the different types of sources at our disposal, including newspapers, match-day programmes and video footage from the season. We trawled through these to find key information and themes to go towards compiling a storyboard for our documentary film.
This afternoon, we brought our findings together and cherry-picked recurring themes and ideas. For example, the vast array of sources all picked up on the significance of manager Terry Cooper’s role in success of the team that season.
We decided to focus on the idea of supporters’ contemporary reflections. For example, after their disappointing performance in 1988/89, few expected too much from Exeter City; but, after the success of the 1989/90 season, many then expected the team to compete for subsequent promotion to an even higher league. This illustrates how events can influence public opinion.
Fact of the day: Despite their brilliant home record, Exeter’s away record was amongst the worst in the division!
After this, we created a brief storyboard and outlined questions for our interviewees tomorrow. We are now ready to begin collecting raw material for our film, in the form of digitised archive material and interview footage.
Other finds: Ronaldo outwitted by Exeter player Scott Hiley: