Exeter postman receives unexpected gift from departing Chief

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Exeter postman receives unexpected gift from departing Chiefs’ star Dean Mumm

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http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/images/localworld/ugc-images/276269/Article/images/26680459/10257459-large.jpgAn Exeter postman received an unexpected gift while on his round – from a top rugby player.

Mike Vinnicombe regularly used to chat to Exeter Chiefs’ skipper Dean Mumm while delivering his post – and even rescued the star player’s dog when it escaped from his house in Exeter.

Dean recently quit the Chiefs to rejoin Sydney based team Waratahs and in a bid to secure a place in the Australian World Cup squad.

But he made sure he left Chiefs’ supporter Mike a parting gift – his training shirt.

Mike, 45, said he has delivered post to four Exeter Chiefs players on his round but he found Dean was always up for a chat.

He said: ”He was a really friendly guy. I used to chat to him whenever I saw him on my Wonford round but I was a bit worried he might think I was over-doing it, so once I decided not to stop -and then next thing I know he has stopped his car to have a chat with me. He is a really nice chap.

“He is a big loss to the Chiefs but after he left his wife said he wanted me to have his training shirt.

“It was a really nice gesture,” said Mike who is a season ticket holder at the Premiership club.

“I am not sure what I'll do with it to be honest. I think I will probably end up wearing it - although I’m obviously a fair bit smaller than Dean.

“My two sons are cricket players with Sandford so I don’t suppose they want it.

Mike, a former junior chairman of Crediton RFC and secretary of Sandord CC, lives in Crediton - not far from another sporting legend,former Exeter FC and Glasgow Rangers player, Chris Vinnicombe (no relation).

[mvinny]

Now I've really made it BIG!!
I'm on Royal Mail chat!

[POSTMAN]

Now I've really made it BIG!!
I'm on Royal Mail chat!

[Darren Bent]

you could frame it and put it on the wall. or Donate it to the club museum if there is one.