Read then signed for Exeter City, making 26 league appearances.
Yet again he headed south, this time to Exeter City for three seasons.
However he did not sign in time to feature the next day at Exeter City.
He made his debut on the same day against Exeter City.
In 1967 he moved on to Exeter City for a season, playing a further 41 games and scoring once.
He is now the director of football at Exeter City.
He made just one appearance, coming on as a substitute against Exeter City.
In two years, he played only 12 games, scoring twice, and moved on to Exeter City during the 1963-64 season.
His second appearance came on the 12th, against Exeter City.
Safety was guaranteed on the last game of the season with a 1-0 home win over Exeter City.