Tisdale was linked with the manager's post at Swansea during the summer

Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale has dismissed reports linking him with the vacant managerial position at League One rivals Southampton.

The 37-year-old started his playing career with the Saints, making 18 appearances for the club.

Tisdale told BBC Devon: "I'm happy at Exeter - the job's not finished yet, so I haven't been swayed by any vacancy.

"I'm pretty committed to where I am at present, so on Saturday I'll be an Exeter City manager."

He added: "Southampton is a former club that I spent a long time at, and I'm a follower of the Saints."

During the summer, Tisdale was also linked with the manager's post at Championship side Swansea City, before the job eventually went to Brendan Rodgers.

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