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Let’s give Akeel Higgins time to step up says Exeter boss Gary Caldwell

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The Football League Paper Team
7 September 2025

Let’s give

Exeter boss Gary Caldwell has urged supporters to be patient with West Brom loanee Akeel Higgins.

The highly-rated forward, 20, has yet to make his league bow for the Baggies and has made just one senior appearance in an FA Cup game against National League Aldershot.
“We have to be patient with Akeel,” said Grecians chief Caldwell.
“We’ve had first time loans before and we know how big the step up is from academy football.
“It’s going to take him time to get up to speed physically and to get to the demands of League One.
“But he’s really settled quickly, has a great personality and has show...

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