After the announcement of Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement, David Moyes' appointment to replace him and Tony Pulis' departure from Stoke City, Tisdale is now second only to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger in terms of managerial longevity.
During the seven seasons Tisdale has been in charge at St James' Park, the Grecians have enjoyed much success.
They reached the Blue Square Premier Play-Off final in his first season in charge, the 2006-07 season, which was followed by back-to-back promotions between 2008 and 2009, which saw Exeter reach League One.
In the 2010-11 season, the Grecians equalled their highest ever league finish of 8th in League One before they were relegated back to League Two in the 2011-12 campaign.
He is currently Exeter's third longest serving manager behind Arthur Chadwick and Johnny Newman.
Next season will see Tisdale face one of his greatest challenges yet as due to financial pressures at the club in the current climate he has stated he is expecting to make just one new signing this summer.
It is also likely that he will not be able to retain the services of experienced duo Jamie Cureton and Matt Oakley.
The Current Top Ten Longest Serving Managers in the Premiership & the Football League
1. Arsene Wenger (Arsenal) September 1996-
2. Paul Tisdale (Exeter City) June 2006-
3. Greg Abbott (Carlisle United) December 5th 2008-
4. Chris Wilder (Oxford United) December 21st 2008-
5. Nigel Clough (Derby County) January 2009-
6. Roberto Martinez (Wigan Athletic) June 2009-
7. Gus Poyet (Brighton and Hove Albion) November 2009-
8. Mark Yates (Cheltenham Town) December 2009-
9. Russell Slade (Leyton Orient) April 2010-
10. Karl Robinson (MK Dons) May 2010-
Other South West managers:
27. Gary Johnson (Yeovil Town) January 2012-
58. John Sheridan (Plymouth Argyle) January 2013-
80. Alan Knill (Torquay United) May 2013-
Information courtesy of League Managers' Association
