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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Duncan Bech

Exeter to abandon Native American theme as rebrand honours Celtic Iron Age tribe

PA Wire

Exeter are to rebrand themselves in line with the ‘Celtic Iron Age Dumnonii Tribe’ after deciding to abandon the controversial Native American theme that has provoked fierce criticism.

The new identity, including a change to their logo, will take effect from July and while the ‘Chiefs’ nickname is being retained, the club said it will be now be aligned with a “poignant and significant nod to the past”.

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