“Truro City FC will receive £600,000 from Lidl so the club can temporarily relocate to continue training and playing while the new stadium is completed.”
05 September 2021
A Day To Forget
It all started well enough with a train trip to Plymouth chatting with mates that were heading for Argyle. We had breakfast in The Tamar pub at Crownhill (nice pub, well run, very friendly)and a few drinks to wash it down.
A 10 minute walk to Bolitho Park and we are there in time to put the TISA flag up behind the goal that Truro were to attack (I use the word lightly in this case). I should say at this point that we had all agreed that, as we had come under some criticism for negative chanting at the previous home game, that we would on this occasion not sing anything foul or obscene.
A disallowed goal for Truro apart, there was nothing of note that happened in the first half in which we split our time between singing and chatting to the opposing keeper who seemed like a nice chap. As usual, the only singing in support of Truro was that sung by us, which was not a surprise as I literally only saw one other Truro City fan if you discount the usual ‘Volunteer Force’ who I’ll come onto later.
Half time drinks in a really nice clubhouse with an excellent seating and viewing area outside, followed by raising of the TISA flag in the corner of the clubhouse end. This is where things start to decline. One of our group asked the blue jacketed ‘Official Truro City Photographer’ if they would take a photograph of our flag, to which the reply was “no the club wouldn’t like it” when pressed (no pun intended) on this the photographer said he could take a photograph but it wouldn’t appear online. So now it was official, the ‘Cancel Culture’ was now very definitely being applied to TISA.
The photographer seemed to be being directed by the club’s young ‘Media Officer’ Cameron Weldon. Now at this point I admit to giving Cameron a bit of stick about him blocking the TISA twitter account from seeing any Truro City tweets and although I used no foul language I did have to explain to him the when I called him a “tool of the club” I meant that he was part of the ‘club machinery’ as opposed to him just being a tool. Strangely as ‘Media Officer’ he claimed no responsibility for blocking us nor the authority to unblock us to which I questioned his empowerment but none the less he said he would have a word with the actual powers that be.
We continued to sing throughout a dire second half trying to motivate the players who contrived to nearly lose the game late on but for a fine save by James Hamon.
The game ended and we ensured that we continued singing, “we love you Truro we do” as the players traipsed off via the exit right next to where we were in the corner with our flag. What followed was what I can only describe as a “Dunstable-esque” blanking of us by all but what I would count as 3 of the squad. Deba to his credit was the only person who gave us enthusiastic applause, well apart from the opposing keeper who seemed to have quite taken to us.
Incensed by the photography incident I’m now further annoyed by what looked like a deliberate act of ignorance on the part of the players. A group of the non-playing squad were assembled in the viewing area outside the clubhouse and one of those was the skipper, Jamie Richards. I approached him and asked him whether I was “missing something here” and whether the players have been instructed to blank us and if not, why would they choose to do so when we were giving them the only vocal support anywhere in the ground. He said that there was nothing going on and that the lads were just disappointed at the bad result but that he’d ”have a word”.
A couple of our group where having a drink and a chat with the opposing team manager (another nice chap) while another of us was making what turned out to be futile attempts to procure the services of a taxi. Another disadvantage of Truro City playing in Plymouth on the same weekends that Argyle are at home.
It was at about this time that Deba heard of our plight and offered us a lift home on the minibus as there were “plenty of spare seats”. We took a few minutes to consider this offer in light of who our travelling companions were to be but none the less decided to accept the kind offer. We let Deba know and he reassured us it would be fine as long as we did not get to “lary”.
So we waited patiently by the minibus for our lift home only to be met by a forlorn Deba who was now apologetically informing us as we now could no longer be offered a lift home on the mini bus. When asked why he said that apparently someone had called one of the ‘Volunteer Force’ an “asslicker”. Now although there was no such thing said by our group on this day, we’ve all called them asslickers in the past although I’ve always preferred the term ‘sycophants’.
Clearly now having missed our train we are not best pleased with this outcome. What ensued was a passionate but well-mannered conversation between members of our group, Alex Black and Yetti who again apologised for his players lack of acknowledgment of our support. He agreed that we had been well behaved and given good support. But none-the-less we had to find our own way home. which we did via a walk back to the Tamar (pub not river) for a last drink and a finally successful calling of a cab to take us back to the train station whereby a half hour wait saw us share a compartment with a team from Foxhole who were quaffing a few beers after beating a team from Plymouth. We shared some good mannered banter for which they claimed another victory by stating that “at least they had their own ground” and boy ain’t that the truth.
So in summary on a day when everyone from either side who spoke to us on the issue agreed we had been well behaved and given good support, we, in return were not allowed to be photographed, blanked by most of the players and not allowed a lift home after we missed our train. Not the greatest of days.
I’m afraid the club is now nothing more than a shell which apart from the employees, exists only the rugby club parent and a group of self-serving volunteers who actively discourage any supporters as they seem to see it as some sort of dilution of their own ‘power’. I have to say I did enjoy having a laugh with Yetti as he was trying to give the party line while clearly not believing half of what he was saying. Didn’t enjoy so much the exchange with Mr Black who is quite the most arrogant and condescending man I’ve ever met, although Jack Richards wasn’t there today so he didn’t have much completion.
16 November 2020
Ever get the feeling you've been cheated?
06 June 2019
Truro Supporters Trust - Initial General Meeting
Truro Supporters Trust's Initial General Meeting will be
held on July 10th, commencing at 19:00,in the Clubhouse at Treyew Road.
At this meeting committee members will be elected and people
can pay their membership's and join the Trust.
There will be a member of the Clubs board in attendance to
update supporters of the latest developments at the Club.
The Truro Supporters Trust are seeking nominations for the
following Committee posts.
CHAIRMAN.
VICE CHAIRMAN.
SECRETARY.
TREASURER.
MEMBERS SECRETARY.
COMMUNICATION SECRETARY.
EVENTS SECRETARY.
TRAVEL SECRETARY.
2 COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Nominations should be sent to Barry Milligan. Phone: 07891
303 523. E.mail. bazmobile4@yahoo.co.uk.
Final date for nominations is JULY 3rd.
Nominations will only be accepted on the night of the
meeting if vacancies are still vacant.
The Steering Committee is meeting on June 19th to finalise
details for the IGM.
23 April 2019
Truro City Fans Open Meeting
All Truro City fans are invited to an open meeting on
Thursday April 25th in The Central Bar, Truro @ 19:00. The purpose of the meeting is to agree the
format and organisation of a new supporters group. One option will be to form a Supporters Trust
and there will be guest speakers from Supporters Direct and the Football
Supporters Federation to talk through that option and to answer questions.
Many people have expressed their desire for the different
TCFC fans groups to come together and speak with a single voice in the
interests of the fans, club and community, and the new owners have expressed a
willingness for this to happen. Forming
a Supporters Trust would give the fans the most powerful voice as we enter this
new era in the history of Truro City Football Club.
The meeting will be co-chaired by
representatives from Truro Independent Supporters Association (TISA) and the former
Truro City Supporters Club. For there to
be a new unified supporters group and for people to invest their time in
setting this up and running it there needs to be a clear indication of support from
the TCFC fan base and the best way to do this is come along in good numbers on
Thursday night to show your support and join the debate.
09 August 2018
TISA to Explore Options for Fans
Message from JP Creba – TISA Chairman
Currently the two supporters groups are perceived to be at
polar extremes with the Truro City Supporters Club committee acting as a PR
machine for the football club owners and doing little to provide a forum or
benefits for its members and TISA seemingly opposing the football club in all
it does but providing well for its members. Neither of these perceptions
is the full truth but if things are going to change then now must be the
time. In considering how things might change TISA are considering
restructuring as a Supporters Trust affiliated to Supporters Direct. TISA
recognises however, that to attempt to do this it must grow its
membership and widen the debate. We therefore invite expressions of
interest to participation in an open meeting to explore this initiative and
debate the options. At the same time, in order to broaden our membership
we are inviting everyone to apply for membership of TISA which would be FREE in
the first year. Application for membership of TISA is open to everyone
including existing Truro City Supporters Club Members. You don’t need to
join TISA to take part in the open meeting but if you wish to then send us a message at https://twitter.com/TISAboys. As TISA is currently an Association we do need
to have an application process and this is detailed on our website at http://trurofans.blogspot.com/
.
At the
end of September, if there are sufficient expressions of interest then we will
send out details of the open meeting.
In summary then, should you apply for membership you will be
applying to join an association which is proposing to support however it best
can “ensuring that Truro City returns to playing its home games in the
Truro area as soon as possible, with an ownership structure that has proper
representation from and engagement with its fans and rebuilding links and
relationships with the local community.” and to participate in that
debate.
08 August 2018
Weston-super-Mare 1 Truro City 1
Match Highlights Here : http://www.thenationalleague.org.uk/match-info/match-centre/1-3614760
Match Report to Follow..........
Match Report to Follow..........
05 August 2018
23 July 2018
TISA Statement on Truro City Ground Share with Torquay United
Today marks a
tragedy for Cornish sport and Truro City fans in particular as they face their
club being moved to Torquay for an indeterminate amount of time, perhaps
forever. It’s a disgrace that in the near six years under the current ownership
that the owners have failed to obtain a location either permanent or temporary
even within the boundary of Cornwall let alone Truro itself. We now find
ourselves voluntarily vacating Treyew Road without even the completed business
case required to enable the Government to consider providing the funds required
to start work on the Stadium for Cornwall, a project which the current owners
spent much of their tenure ridiculing rather than supporting.
Much has been
said about the current owners stepping in to save the club six years ago but
the reality is that whilst they have managed to maintain Truro City’s place in
step 2 of the footballing pyramid, the heart and soul of the club has been
ripped out as we have seen the reserve and ladies team abolished, a failure to
establish youth development scheme, the closure of the social club and a
general alienation of its fans and the Cornish footballing community.
If the
current owners were to walk away from the club today they would do so without
losing a penny of their own money, having been repaid by the developers who now
gain from the city’s loss.
The current
tragic situation represents a dereliction of duty and failure of custodianship
by the current owners. Of course we desperately now hope that Stadium for
Cornwall comes to fruition but the question for Truro City fans is, will they
even have a football club by the time that happens. A total failure to
deliver for Truro City. A very sad day indeed!
06 May 2018
Hampton & Richmond Borough 3 Truro City 1 (AET)
THE WHITE Tigers slipped to an extra-time play-off defeat at the hands of Hampton & Richmond Borough.There was early joy for The White Tigers when the ball found the net with nine minutes on the clock as a long throw-in caused problems for the 'keeper under pressure from Rocky Neal for a goal totally out of the blue. Neal was credited with the goal amongst a crowd of players.It stunned the crowd and as the home side looked to hit back straight away, a fantastic save from Joe Wollacott denied Kretzschmar as the young 'keeper pushed away his rasping drive.The on-loan ‘keeper then denied the same player in the next attack with another top-drawer save from close range.An effort from Kiernan for the home side was deflected just wide and from the resulting corner, Ben Gerring did well to head clear amongst the crowd.Ben Harding tried his luck from distance but was off target whilst at the other end, Wollacott did well to save from Jeffers.The White Tigers had to defend for our lives when Roberts delivered a teasing ball into the area and Baptiste’s strike was blocked.With ten minutes to go until half-time, the home side levelled matters when Baptiste’s effort was deflected into the path of Cook who fired home.The goal gave the home side a real boost as they started to up the pressure and play with momentum but we went in at the break with the score level at 1-1.There were appeals for a White Tigers’ penalty but the referee was unimpressed and then booked Gerring for dissent.Some neat link-up play between Cody Cooke and Neal saw the latter denied by a timely intervention from Cook as we started the second half brightly.A free-kick in a promising position from Ed Palmer rattled the crossbar with the ‘keeper motionless.As we stepped up the tempo, Neal had a great chance to put us back in front only for Wynter to throw himself in front of the ball to block. Moments later Gerring was brought down inside the area by Wassmer for a penalty. Connor Riley-Lowe stepped up and his spot-kick was good but superbly saved by Dieng in the home goal.Good build-up play from the hosts saw Jeffers do well out wide before feeding Kiernan who was off target.There was a great late chance for The White Tigers but Cooke failed to capitalise in front of goal.It was end-to-end stuff in the closing stages and Wollacott produced another stunning close range save to keep us in it as it ended 1-1 after 90 minutes and meant that we went into extra-time.The home side edged in front on 99 minutes when Hudson-Odoi did well before firing into the far corner of the net to make it 2-1.Despite battling hard to get back into the game, we found our hosts in stubborn mood as they ran the clock down before grabbing a late third goal when Charles played through substitute Hudson-Odoi who netted his second of the evening.There was no way back for us after that but we end what has been a season of real progress with our heads held high.WHITE TIGERS: Wollacott, Thompson, Riley-Lowe, Palmer, Gerring, Hartridge, Lamont, Owen-Evans, Neal, Cooke, Harding. Subs: Palfrey, Yetton, Harvey, Keats, Allen.BOOKING(S): Gerring, Thompson, LamontGOAL(S): NealATTENDANCE: 922
http://www.trurocityfc.net/news/report-extra-time-play-off-heartbreak-for-the-whit-2287471.html
http://www.trurocityfc.net/news/report-extra-time-play-off-heartbreak-for-the-whit-2287471.html
30 April 2018
Hampton & Richmond Borough 1 Truro City 1
See Match Highlights Here: http://www.thenationalleague.org.uk/match-info/match-centre/1-2850879
If Truro City are going to win promotion from National League South into the National League they are going to have to do it the hard way - away from their Treyew Road home.
Saturday’s crucial 1-1 draw at Hampton and Richmond Borough in their final game was enough to give City the seventh and final play-off place and they will now have to return again to the Beveree Stadium on Wednesday evening (7.45pm) for their elimination play-off game against the Middlesex side, who have lost just once there in the league all season. If they win through that tough test they would then again have to travel for the semi-final next Sunday to Essex to play third-placed Chelmsford City.
And victory would earn them a place in the promotion final on Sunday May 13, but as the lowest placed play-off qualifier, they would yet again definitely be away.
But all that is not worrying manager Lee Hodges, especially as City have the fourth best away record in the league.
He was just delighted his team had reached the play-offs after only avoiding the drop last season with a game to spare.
He said: “The pressure is off us now. Before the start of the season, everyone expected us to be relegated and I received a lot of criticism.
“We have massively over-achieved and it is some achievement to reach the play-offs. The players have been brilliant. The whole group has played its part.”
And the City manager had no worries about returning to play Hampton & Richmond Borough, who City beat away in the FA Cup earlier in the season to reach the first round proper for the first time in the club’s history.
He added: “It is just one more game and all the pressure is on them now. They were already in the play-offs today, whereas we needed a point to make sure of our place.”
City got off to the perfect start at the Beveree Stadium when midfielder Tom Owen-Evans headed them ahead after just three minutes, following great work by skipper and man of the match Ben Gerring.
Showing no fear, City continued to take the match to the home side and really should have been further ahead by half time.
“We dominated the first period and could have been up by a couple more goals, but we did not take our chances,” said Hodges.
Aaron Lamont was denied by home keeper Sent Dieng, while Rocky Neal and strike partner Tyler Harvey also went close.
The second half though was a different affair as the home side pushed for an equaliser, which duly arrived just after the hour mark when Jack Cook powered home a near post header.
“We then had to dig in and were on the back foot, though we did get out when we could,” said Hodges.
City were also indebted to young on-loan Bristol City keeper Joe Wollacott who made a stunning late save to keep out a great Taurean Roberts strike.
So both teams will have to do it all again on Wednesday, which will be the second time they have met each other in successive games this season, after drawing 1-1 at Treyew in the league, before City’s FA Cup triumph seven days later back in October.
Hodges hopes to have a full strength squad to chose from, with striker Cody Cooke coming on for the final 20 minutes in place of Harvey after being out with a hamstring twinge.
City: Wollacott; Gerring (capt), Palmer, Hartridge; Thompson, Harding (Keats 90), Lamont, Owen-Evans, Riley-Lowe; Harvey (Cooke 70), Neal (Allen 85).
Subs (not used): Palfrey, Yetton.
Yellow cards: Gerring, Lamont, Thompson.
Goals: Owen-Evans (3) 0-1, Cook (64) 1-1
Crowd: 1,014.
https://www.cornwalllive.com/sport/football/match-reports/truro-city-1-1-hampton-1512783
If Truro City are going to win promotion from National League South into the National League they are going to have to do it the hard way - away from their Treyew Road home.
Saturday’s crucial 1-1 draw at Hampton and Richmond Borough in their final game was enough to give City the seventh and final play-off place and they will now have to return again to the Beveree Stadium on Wednesday evening (7.45pm) for their elimination play-off game against the Middlesex side, who have lost just once there in the league all season. If they win through that tough test they would then again have to travel for the semi-final next Sunday to Essex to play third-placed Chelmsford City.
And victory would earn them a place in the promotion final on Sunday May 13, but as the lowest placed play-off qualifier, they would yet again definitely be away.
But all that is not worrying manager Lee Hodges, especially as City have the fourth best away record in the league.
He was just delighted his team had reached the play-offs after only avoiding the drop last season with a game to spare.
He said: “The pressure is off us now. Before the start of the season, everyone expected us to be relegated and I received a lot of criticism.
“We have massively over-achieved and it is some achievement to reach the play-offs. The players have been brilliant. The whole group has played its part.”
And the City manager had no worries about returning to play Hampton & Richmond Borough, who City beat away in the FA Cup earlier in the season to reach the first round proper for the first time in the club’s history.
He added: “It is just one more game and all the pressure is on them now. They were already in the play-offs today, whereas we needed a point to make sure of our place.”
City got off to the perfect start at the Beveree Stadium when midfielder Tom Owen-Evans headed them ahead after just three minutes, following great work by skipper and man of the match Ben Gerring.
Showing no fear, City continued to take the match to the home side and really should have been further ahead by half time.
“We dominated the first period and could have been up by a couple more goals, but we did not take our chances,” said Hodges.
Aaron Lamont was denied by home keeper Sent Dieng, while Rocky Neal and strike partner Tyler Harvey also went close.
The second half though was a different affair as the home side pushed for an equaliser, which duly arrived just after the hour mark when Jack Cook powered home a near post header.
“We then had to dig in and were on the back foot, though we did get out when we could,” said Hodges.
City were also indebted to young on-loan Bristol City keeper Joe Wollacott who made a stunning late save to keep out a great Taurean Roberts strike.
So both teams will have to do it all again on Wednesday, which will be the second time they have met each other in successive games this season, after drawing 1-1 at Treyew in the league, before City’s FA Cup triumph seven days later back in October.
Hodges hopes to have a full strength squad to chose from, with striker Cody Cooke coming on for the final 20 minutes in place of Harvey after being out with a hamstring twinge.
City: Wollacott; Gerring (capt), Palmer, Hartridge; Thompson, Harding (Keats 90), Lamont, Owen-Evans, Riley-Lowe; Harvey (Cooke 70), Neal (Allen 85).
Subs (not used): Palfrey, Yetton.
Yellow cards: Gerring, Lamont, Thompson.
Goals: Owen-Evans (3) 0-1, Cook (64) 1-1
Crowd: 1,014.
https://www.cornwalllive.com/sport/football/match-reports/truro-city-1-1-hampton-1512783
26 April 2018
Weston-Super-Mare 0 Truro City 2
See Match Highlights Here: http://www.thenationalleague.org.uk/match-info/match-centre/1-3391240
The White Tigers were content to defend deep and counter attack for much of the game, and profited from two weakly-defended set pieces either side of half time to keep their hunt for the playoffs alive.
The result made it eight defeats in 10 league games for McGregor’s side, and a promising season has faded with a whimper leaving the Seagulls in the bottom half.
He said: “I’m flabbergasted how we conceded two goals. At this level you should not concede two goals from corners.
“I don’t understand how we’ve lost that game. We were in control and good on the ball, and should have scored twice in the first half.
“If you defend like that you’re not going to beat teams like Truro. That’s what they’re good at and we allowed them to defend and they defended in numbers.”
Weston dominated possession throughout, but their failure to be clinical in both boxes cost them dearly once again.
Truro took the lead on 32 minutes when Connor Riley-Lowe’s whipped corner went straight in to Luke Purnell’s net.
And the game was put to bed 12 minutes after the break when another corner caused havoc in the Weston box, and Aaron Lamont reacted fastest to score.
Despite the result, and the lengthening run of poor form, McGregor praised the efforts of his squad.
He said: “We’re a little bit short on numbers. Centre-back George (Morris-Edwards) has come in and done brilliantly but it’s a quick-tempo game and he’s got to get used to it. Playing these games will help him for next year.
“We’re looking at additions to strengthen the squad, and we will be in a stronger position.
“Danny Greenslade has done brilliantly. His ankle is swollen up and he got through 90 minutes for me.
“He and other lads with knocks have given everything for this club this year, and we should be proud of that. We’re just a bit low on numbers and that’s what we need to address for next year.”
http://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/sport/football/weston-super-mare-afc-vs-truro-city-match-report-mcgregor-flabbergasted-by-defeat-1-5492590
The White Tigers were content to defend deep and counter attack for much of the game, and profited from two weakly-defended set pieces either side of half time to keep their hunt for the playoffs alive.
The result made it eight defeats in 10 league games for McGregor’s side, and a promising season has faded with a whimper leaving the Seagulls in the bottom half.
He said: “I’m flabbergasted how we conceded two goals. At this level you should not concede two goals from corners.
“I don’t understand how we’ve lost that game. We were in control and good on the ball, and should have scored twice in the first half.
“If you defend like that you’re not going to beat teams like Truro. That’s what they’re good at and we allowed them to defend and they defended in numbers.”
Weston dominated possession throughout, but their failure to be clinical in both boxes cost them dearly once again.
Truro took the lead on 32 minutes when Connor Riley-Lowe’s whipped corner went straight in to Luke Purnell’s net.
And the game was put to bed 12 minutes after the break when another corner caused havoc in the Weston box, and Aaron Lamont reacted fastest to score.
Despite the result, and the lengthening run of poor form, McGregor praised the efforts of his squad.
He said: “We’re a little bit short on numbers. Centre-back George (Morris-Edwards) has come in and done brilliantly but it’s a quick-tempo game and he’s got to get used to it. Playing these games will help him for next year.
“We’re looking at additions to strengthen the squad, and we will be in a stronger position.
“Danny Greenslade has done brilliantly. His ankle is swollen up and he got through 90 minutes for me.
“He and other lads with knocks have given everything for this club this year, and we should be proud of that. We’re just a bit low on numbers and that’s what we need to address for next year.”
http://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/sport/football/weston-super-mare-afc-vs-truro-city-match-report-mcgregor-flabbergasted-by-defeat-1-5492590
23 April 2018
Truro City 1 Braintree Town 2
See Match Highlights Here: To Follow.......
THE WHITE Tigers slipped to a disappointing 2-1 home defeat at the hands of fellow play-off chasers, Braintree Town.It was a nervy start to the game as Tom McHale had to save well early on before the visitors drew first blood on seven minutes when The White Tigers failed to properly clear our lines and the ball fell to Wyatt who made no mistake to make it 1-0.Some alert defending from Ben Gerring saw him thwart another raid from the visitors whilst Thompson also went close for the men from Essex as they looked to double their advantage.The White Tigers levelled matters jut before the half-hour mark when a header from a Connor Riley-Lowe corner rattled the woodwork and Jamie Richards was alert to the rebound to find the net at the far post.It was the visitors who ended the opening strongly by posing a number of questions of our back-line, but we went in at the break with the scores’ level after what had been a nervy first half.There was an early melee in the second half as players from both sides came together and tempers started to boil over, but it was soon under control.An effort from Okoye went into the side-netting before the visitors and it was, in fairness, a rather scrappy started to the second period.
The visitors regained the lead on 65 minutes when a clearance was charged down allowing Thompson to break through before he slotted home beyond the reach of McHale.It was proving to be a frustrating afternoon as we searched for a way back into the game only to see our final ball let us down time and time again.With the clock ticking down, we pushed for an equaliser only to find our opponents in stubborn mood to keep us at bay and it ended in a disappointing 2-1 home reverse at the hands of a fellow play-off contender.WHITE TIGERS: McHale, Palfrey, Riley-Lowe, Palmer, Gerring, Richards, Lamont, Owen-Evans, Neal (Yetton), Keats (Thompson), Harding (Todd). Subs not used: Hartridge, Copp.
The visitors regained the lead on 65 minutes when a clearance was charged down allowing Thompson to break through before he slotted home beyond the reach of McHale.It was proving to be a frustrating afternoon as we searched for a way back into the game only to see our final ball let us down time and time again.With the clock ticking down, we pushed for an equaliser only to find our opponents in stubborn mood to keep us at bay and it ended in a disappointing 2-1 home reverse at the hands of a fellow play-off contender.WHITE TIGERS: McHale, Palfrey, Riley-Lowe, Palmer, Gerring, Richards, Lamont, Owen-Evans, Neal (Yetton), Keats (Thompson), Harding (Todd). Subs not used: Hartridge, Copp.
GOAL(S): Richards
20 April 2018
Truro City 2 Hungerford Town 1
See Match Highlights Here: http://www.thenationalleague.org.uk/match-info/match-centre/1-3174142
THE WHITE Tigers battled out a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Hungerford Town on what was a positive day for the club.
The opening exchanges were evenly-matched as both sides looked to get into their stride. Our first effort came from Cody Cooke whose strike was straight at the ‘keeper.
As we started to get a foothold in the game, Aaron Lamont fizzed an effort just wide before Cooke was just off target with another strike.
At the other end our visitors created an opening for Leigh-Gilchrist put his effort hit the side-netting.
After Tyler Harvey was forced out of the action through injury, we continued to press with Rocky Neal added to the forward-line but we were finding our visitors in stubborn mood.
There was a let-off for our visitors when a neat move saw Neal presented with a chance and his flicked effort hit the inside of the post before bouncing into the arms of the grateful ‘keeper.
With five minutes to go until the break, there was another injury concern for The White Tigers when Cooke limped off to be replaced by Niall Thompson.
The opening period ended goalless as we saw more of the ball without finding a breakthrough.
We started the second half in a positive fashion but continued to find our opponents in stubborn mood.
The breakthrough finally arrived on 56 minutes when we won a penalty, the 16th that our visitors have conceded this season, and Connor Riley-Lowe stepped up to convert.
Rather than let their heads drop, Hungerford used the disappointment of going a goal behind to galvanise them and they started to pose a few questions.
It was a nervy closing to the game as we battled to hold on to our single-goal lead until Thompson bagged a crucial second goal with just over ten minutes to go when he broke down the left before cutting inside and firing home.
As the clock ticked down, Thompson went close to grabbing his second of the evening when he effort flashed just wide of the target.
In stoppage time, the visitors managed to pull a goal back through Lynch to reduce the arrears but it was too little, too late as we held on to claim a hard-earned three points.
WHITE TIGERS: McHale, Palfrey, Riley-Lowe, Palmer, Gerring, Richards, Lamont, Owen-Evans, Harvey (Neal), Cooke (Thompson), Harding (Hartridge). Subs not used: Copp, Keats.
GOAL(S): Riley-Lowe, Thompson
ATTENDANCE: 326.
http://www.trurocityfc.net/teams/83206/match-centre/1-3174142
THE WHITE Tigers battled out a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Hungerford Town on what was a positive day for the club.
The opening exchanges were evenly-matched as both sides looked to get into their stride. Our first effort came from Cody Cooke whose strike was straight at the ‘keeper.
As we started to get a foothold in the game, Aaron Lamont fizzed an effort just wide before Cooke was just off target with another strike.
At the other end our visitors created an opening for Leigh-Gilchrist put his effort hit the side-netting.
After Tyler Harvey was forced out of the action through injury, we continued to press with Rocky Neal added to the forward-line but we were finding our visitors in stubborn mood.
There was a let-off for our visitors when a neat move saw Neal presented with a chance and his flicked effort hit the inside of the post before bouncing into the arms of the grateful ‘keeper.
With five minutes to go until the break, there was another injury concern for The White Tigers when Cooke limped off to be replaced by Niall Thompson.
The opening period ended goalless as we saw more of the ball without finding a breakthrough.
We started the second half in a positive fashion but continued to find our opponents in stubborn mood.
The breakthrough finally arrived on 56 minutes when we won a penalty, the 16th that our visitors have conceded this season, and Connor Riley-Lowe stepped up to convert.
Rather than let their heads drop, Hungerford used the disappointment of going a goal behind to galvanise them and they started to pose a few questions.
It was a nervy closing to the game as we battled to hold on to our single-goal lead until Thompson bagged a crucial second goal with just over ten minutes to go when he broke down the left before cutting inside and firing home.
As the clock ticked down, Thompson went close to grabbing his second of the evening when he effort flashed just wide of the target.
In stoppage time, the visitors managed to pull a goal back through Lynch to reduce the arrears but it was too little, too late as we held on to claim a hard-earned three points.
WHITE TIGERS: McHale, Palfrey, Riley-Lowe, Palmer, Gerring, Richards, Lamont, Owen-Evans, Harvey (Neal), Cooke (Thompson), Harding (Hartridge). Subs not used: Copp, Keats.
GOAL(S): Riley-Lowe, Thompson
ATTENDANCE: 326.
http://www.trurocityfc.net/teams/83206/match-centre/1-3174142
16 April 2018
Chippenham Town 2 Truro City 0
See Match Highlights Here: http://www.thenationalleague.org.uk/match-info/match-centre/1-2850854
CHIPPENHAM Town boss Mark Collier says the Bluebirds are full of confidence after seeing off play-off candidates Truro City 2-0 at Hardenhuish Park.
The 2-0 home win was their seventh in their last nine outings, as Chippenham continue to strengthen their grip on National League South survival.
In the first half it was a fairly even contest and looked as if neither team would break the deadlock before going into the interval.
However, veteran Town striker Andy Sandell had other ideas as he put the hosts ahead on the stroke of half-time.
The second instalment saw Chippenham dominate but fail to make the most of their ascendency until the 84th minute, when Mike Jones sealed the win for Collier's side.
The result leaves Chippenham 14th in the league standings and almost guarantees National League football for the Bluebirds next season.
"It was a very good result and I reminded the players before the game that we haven't lost at home to any of the teams in the top eight," said Collier, whose side now cannot finish in the bottom three.
"That was going to stand us in good stead, even though Truro were coming to us in good form, and could have moved up to third place if they'd have won. They almost have a play-off spot secured.
"The first half was tight and cagey, having said that, (goalkeeper) Jared Thompson made some very good saves from Truro's front two but we had a few decent chances as well.
"Five minutes before the break I said to (assistant) Gary Horgan that I would be happy to go in with the score being 0-0 because the game always changes in the second half.
"Then suddenly we are 1-0 up as Nick McCootie played in Sandell, who was able to finish in style.
"Then our whole team talk changed because we were a goal in front. it was a great time to score."
Collier's starting XI also showed some deviation from what some may have expected as he looks to experiment with his squad until the end of the season.
"We played Jon Beeden at left wing back because we thought he could do a job there, then we had Dean Evans playing slightly out of position as a right wing-back," he added.
"Beeden hasn't played as a left wing-back before, so there is an option there and he has done well for himself and McCootie played up front with Sandell for the first time too, so we had a little change up top too."
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CHIPPENHAM Town boss Mark Collier says the Bluebirds are full of confidence after seeing off play-off candidates Truro City 2-0 at Hardenhuish Park.
The 2-0 home win was their seventh in their last nine outings, as Chippenham continue to strengthen their grip on National League South survival.
In the first half it was a fairly even contest and looked as if neither team would break the deadlock before going into the interval.
However, veteran Town striker Andy Sandell had other ideas as he put the hosts ahead on the stroke of half-time.
The second instalment saw Chippenham dominate but fail to make the most of their ascendency until the 84th minute, when Mike Jones sealed the win for Collier's side.
The result leaves Chippenham 14th in the league standings and almost guarantees National League football for the Bluebirds next season.
"It was a very good result and I reminded the players before the game that we haven't lost at home to any of the teams in the top eight," said Collier, whose side now cannot finish in the bottom three.
"That was going to stand us in good stead, even though Truro were coming to us in good form, and could have moved up to third place if they'd have won. They almost have a play-off spot secured.
"The first half was tight and cagey, having said that, (goalkeeper) Jared Thompson made some very good saves from Truro's front two but we had a few decent chances as well.
"Five minutes before the break I said to (assistant) Gary Horgan that I would be happy to go in with the score being 0-0 because the game always changes in the second half.
"Then suddenly we are 1-0 up as Nick McCootie played in Sandell, who was able to finish in style.
"Then our whole team talk changed because we were a goal in front. it was a great time to score."
Collier's starting XI also showed some deviation from what some may have expected as he looks to experiment with his squad until the end of the season.
"We played Jon Beeden at left wing back because we thought he could do a job there, then we had Dean Evans playing slightly out of position as a right wing-back," he added.
"Beeden hasn't played as a left wing-back before, so there is an option there and he has done well for himself and McCootie played up front with Sandell for the first time too, so we had a little change up top too."
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/16160462.NATIONAL_LEAGUE__Buoyant_Bluebirds_still_on_the_rise/
13 April 2018
Truro City 2 Concord Rangers 0
There was a dream start for The
White Tigers when straight from kick-off an inviting cross from the left by
Connor Riley-Lowe found the head of Cody Cooke who made no mistake.The opening
goal came within the opening 20 seconds but the visitors looked to get back
into the game straight away with a couple of half-chances that came to
nothing.An effort from Tyler Harvey took a deflection which forced a good save
out of the visitors’ ‘keeper as we looked to double our advantage.We were
looking the most likely side as the half went on and we managed to double our
advantage on 27 minutes when Ed Palmer curled home a free-kick with much aplomb
to give the ‘keeper no chance.The White Tigers always looked in control during
the opening period as we played with plenty of endeavour and determination
without creating too many further scoring opportunities.There was a half-chance
for the visitors on the stroke of half-time when Knight’s header was easily
gathered by Tom McHale as we took a two-goal advantage into the second
period.It was a bright start to the second half from The White Tigers with some
nice passages of play and our first sight of goal saw Cooke draw a smart save
from the ‘keeper.There were chances at either end as Harvey went close as he
lifted the ball just over. We were looking solid as a unit to keep our
opponents at bay despite their best efforts.As we entered the final 20 minutes,
a free-kick from the visitors found the head of Knight who was off target as
Concord enjoyed a spell of pressure as they searched for a way back into the
game.Ben Gerring was forced out of the action late on as we held our two-goal
advantage and secured a precious three points.WHITE TIGERS: McHale, Palfrey,
Riley-Lowe, Palmer, Gerring (Hartridge), Richards, Lamont, Owen-Evans, Harvey
(Neal), Cooke, Harding. Subs not used: Copp, Keats, Thompson.
BOOKING(S): Harvey
GOAL(S): Cooke, Palmer
ATTENDANCE: 381.
http://www.trurocityfc.net/news/report-white-tigers-back-into-winning-ways-2255492.html
09 April 2018
Truro City 1 East Thurrock United 2
See Match Highlights Here: http://www.thenationalleague.org.uk/match-info/match-centre/1-2850848
A SAM Higgins double helped East Thurrock United upset play-off hopefuls Truro City to move onto 50 points for the season.
Rocks were up against a side gunning for promotion from the National League South this season but, despite securing their league status, were not heading south to go through the motions.
The away side broke the deadlock midway through the first half and it was little surprise that it was division top scorer Higgins that got it.
The striker finished well to take advantage of some hesitant home defending to put Rocks in charge and they were to take an even more commanding lead into the second half.
After Ryan Scott was denied a second goal in as many matches thanks to an alert save by Tom McHale, Higgins doubled the advantage.
A long ball was picked up by the striker and he blasted into the goal before half-time.
Truro improved after half-time, Cody Cooke was denied a goal by the offside flag and Andrew Neal headed over.
Tyler Harvey set up a nervy finish when he scored from the penalty spot – but it wasn’t to be enough.
East Thurrock United: Lidakevicius, Sammons (Christou 74), Harris, Wright, Darling, Clark, Phipps (Agyemang 66), Peddie, Higgins, Cornhill, Scott (Honesty 81)
http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/16144337.Higgins_brace_hands_Rocks_points_at_Truro/
A SAM Higgins double helped East Thurrock United upset play-off hopefuls Truro City to move onto 50 points for the season.
Rocks were up against a side gunning for promotion from the National League South this season but, despite securing their league status, were not heading south to go through the motions.
The away side broke the deadlock midway through the first half and it was little surprise that it was division top scorer Higgins that got it.
After Ryan Scott was denied a second goal in as many matches thanks to an alert save by Tom McHale, Higgins doubled the advantage.
A long ball was picked up by the striker and he blasted into the goal before half-time.
Truro improved after half-time, Cody Cooke was denied a goal by the offside flag and Andrew Neal headed over.
Tyler Harvey set up a nervy finish when he scored from the penalty spot – but it wasn’t to be enough.
East Thurrock United: Lidakevicius, Sammons (Christou 74), Harris, Wright, Darling, Clark, Phipps (Agyemang 66), Peddie, Higgins, Cornhill, Scott (Honesty 81)
http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/16144337.Higgins_brace_hands_Rocks_points_at_Truro/
01 April 2018
Truro City 3 Hemel Hempstead 3
Match Highlights Here: http://www.thenationalleague.org.uk/match-info/match-centre/1-2850826
THE WHITE Tigers came from behind three times to share the spoils with Hemel Hempstead Town in an entertaining Good Friday clash at Treyew Road.
It was a purposeful start to the proceedings for The White Tigers as a teasing cross from Niall Thompson was dealt with by the ‘keeper, whilst at the other end, a free-kick from Parkes failed to trouble Tom McHale too much.
As the visitors started to get into their stride, a slip by Ed Palmer almost let in Sanchez-Watt but his cross into the danger zone was gathered by an alert McHale.
The deadlock was eventually broken on the quarter-hour mark when a ball in from the left by Oliyide found its way beyond the reach of McHale as Moyo made his presence felt.
With the bit between their teeth, our opponents pushed for an instant second as we were forced to defend in numbers to clear the danger.
Despite finding ourselves under increasing pressure, we managed to find a leveller when the ball broke loose just inside the area and loan man, Tom Owen-Evans, was on hand to guide the ball home with his left foot.
As you would expect from a game involving two teams so close together in the table, it was proving to be an end-to-end affair as Owen-Evans went close for The White Tigers before shortly afterwards at the other end, Jamie Richards did well to deny the lively Oliyide.
It was developing into an entertaining encounter as the opening period went on. The visitors managed to regain the lead seven minutes from the break when Moyo was on hand to head the ball home to make it 2-1 following a free-kick from Parkes.
With half-time approaching we grabbed another equaliser when Owen-Evans did well to carve out a chance for Jordan Copp who made no mistake as he slotted home as both teams went in at the break on level terms.
There was a cagey opening to the second half. A free-kick from Connor Riley-Lowe crept just wide of the target as we looked to get our noses in front for the first time in the game.
We fell behind for the third time in the afternoon on 65 minutes when Oliyide found the net at the second attempt after McHale saved his initial effort to make it 3-2.
As the clock ticked down we pressed for the leveller but also had to be wary of the threat of our opponents on the break.
A late corner from Riley-Lowe caused all kinds of problems inside the opposition area and as the ball was only half-cleared, a strike from the edge of the area flew just over.
There was drama in stoppage time when Tyler Harvey found himself in the right place at the right time to guide the ball home and break Hemel Hempstead hearts to make it 3-3!
It was a fitting end to what had been an enthralling contest as both sides shared the spoils.
WHITE TIGERS: McHale, Thompson, Riley-Lowe, Palmer (Neal), Gerring, Richards, Lamont (Keats), Copp (Harvey), Owen-Evans, Cooke, Harding. Subs: Hartridge, Palfrey.
BOOKING(S):
GOAL(S): Owen-Evans, Copp, Harvey
ATTENDANCE: 527.
http://www.trurocityfc.net/teams/83206/match-centre/1-2850826
THE WHITE Tigers came from behind three times to share the spoils with Hemel Hempstead Town in an entertaining Good Friday clash at Treyew Road.
It was a purposeful start to the proceedings for The White Tigers as a teasing cross from Niall Thompson was dealt with by the ‘keeper, whilst at the other end, a free-kick from Parkes failed to trouble Tom McHale too much.
As the visitors started to get into their stride, a slip by Ed Palmer almost let in Sanchez-Watt but his cross into the danger zone was gathered by an alert McHale.
The deadlock was eventually broken on the quarter-hour mark when a ball in from the left by Oliyide found its way beyond the reach of McHale as Moyo made his presence felt.
With the bit between their teeth, our opponents pushed for an instant second as we were forced to defend in numbers to clear the danger.
Despite finding ourselves under increasing pressure, we managed to find a leveller when the ball broke loose just inside the area and loan man, Tom Owen-Evans, was on hand to guide the ball home with his left foot.
As you would expect from a game involving two teams so close together in the table, it was proving to be an end-to-end affair as Owen-Evans went close for The White Tigers before shortly afterwards at the other end, Jamie Richards did well to deny the lively Oliyide.
It was developing into an entertaining encounter as the opening period went on. The visitors managed to regain the lead seven minutes from the break when Moyo was on hand to head the ball home to make it 2-1 following a free-kick from Parkes.
With half-time approaching we grabbed another equaliser when Owen-Evans did well to carve out a chance for Jordan Copp who made no mistake as he slotted home as both teams went in at the break on level terms.
There was a cagey opening to the second half. A free-kick from Connor Riley-Lowe crept just wide of the target as we looked to get our noses in front for the first time in the game.
We fell behind for the third time in the afternoon on 65 minutes when Oliyide found the net at the second attempt after McHale saved his initial effort to make it 3-2.
As the clock ticked down we pressed for the leveller but also had to be wary of the threat of our opponents on the break.
A late corner from Riley-Lowe caused all kinds of problems inside the opposition area and as the ball was only half-cleared, a strike from the edge of the area flew just over.
There was drama in stoppage time when Tyler Harvey found himself in the right place at the right time to guide the ball home and break Hemel Hempstead hearts to make it 3-3!
It was a fitting end to what had been an enthralling contest as both sides shared the spoils.
WHITE TIGERS: McHale, Thompson, Riley-Lowe, Palmer (Neal), Gerring, Richards, Lamont (Keats), Copp (Harvey), Owen-Evans, Cooke, Harding. Subs: Hartridge, Palfrey.
BOOKING(S):
GOAL(S): Owen-Evans, Copp, Harvey
ATTENDANCE: 527.
http://www.trurocityfc.net/teams/83206/match-centre/1-2850826
25 March 2018
Eastbourne Borough 1 Truro City 3
See Match Highlights Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnBExpYTP54
Borough's dreadful home record still leaves them nervously close to the drop zone, while City, eager and physically strong, have now won four on the spin, and are looking as good a bet as any other club in the wide-open play-off race. A post-match glance at other results gave some relief for the Sports: with Whitehawk and Bognor all but relegated, six clubs including Borough are "contesting" the final relegation place, and only Chippenham picked up points.
Frustrations with the final score aside, it was not a bad game. City's gruelling journey was rewarded not only with the result but with a generous Priory Lane welcome - including the new tradition of a second-half tannoy announcement and a warm round of applause right around the ground, for the White Tigers squad and their followers.
Individual Borough performances were modest rather than dreadful. Positioning seemed to catch Smith out on the goals; Jim Haran was the best of a back line which, ironically, had a relatively quiet afternoon; and further forward, the finishing rather than the approach work was the problem, at least at first glance.
Tactically, Borough need to work out how to tackle nine-man defences via ten-man attacks. Edwards, Pickering and in a late cameo Hendon were sometimes joining in porposefully from the full-back positions, but the supply to the strikers – themselves surrounded by defenders built like security guards – needs somehow to be cuter. There are reasons why the Sports are more potent away from home.
Borough did win the count of scoring chances by more than three to one – the reverse of the actual scoreline. But the White Tigers pounced with deadly effect in a curious match, after Eastbourne had dominated the opening stages.
The Sports could have been out of sight by the half-hour mark. They dominated the ball early on, and on 14 minutes Lloyd Dawes with a fifty yard dash sweetly set up Yemi Odubade, whose shot across keeper Tom McHale found the bottom corner.
McHale then saved fabulously from Jamie Taylor, and Dawes fizzed one just wide from a perfect position (although in fairness it was a chance he created himself, despite being tugged back illegally by centre-back Ed Palmer). Odubade's curler didn't curl quite enough and missed the top corner by inches, and Gavin McCallum's slicing run and goalbound strike was blocked for a corner.
But Truro struck lethally twice in four minutes. Tom Owen-Evans caught the home defence flat, superbly lobbing keeper Mark Smith for the 31st minute equaliser. Then from a corner Smith point-blank saved Owen-Evans' header but Jamie Richards smashed the loose ball in after some frantic pinball. And just six minutes after the break Cody Cooke caught Borough cold from a quick throw-in and a smart assist from midfield to make it 3-1.
It was to be City's last scoring chance of the afternoon, but they had done enough. The home side pressed and pressed, with strong leadership from Kane Wills and relentless running from Sergio Torres, but the damage had been done and – like so many other Priory Lane visitors – the mountainous City defenders were strong enough and canny enough to keep Borough at a safe distance.
There were glimpses of goal, but blunt or wayward finishing cost the Sports dear. Odubade, McCallum and substitute Shaun Okojie all came close, and when the effervescent Taylor pinged a final volley just wide from a dazzling build-up, the Priory Lane faithful gave a collective sigh: Groundhog Day all over again.
Borough: Smith; Pickering, Haran (Hendon 81), Ransom, Edwards; Taylor, Wills, Torres, McCallum; Dawes (Harris 53), Odubade (Okojie 67). Unused subs: Simpemba, Khinda-John.
Referee: a cheerfully competent Lloyd Wood - a little lenient in some eyes, but Lloyd kept the game flowing.
Att: 465
Borough MoM: a tough call. Jimmy Haran got a lot right, JT was tirelessly prompting. Gavin claimed the sponsors' bubbly. Kane Wills – battling for the cause - edges it for the press officer....
http://www.ebfc.co.uk/teams/21890/match-centre/1-2850810
Frustrations with the final score aside, it was not a bad game. City's gruelling journey was rewarded not only with the result but with a generous Priory Lane welcome - including the new tradition of a second-half tannoy announcement and a warm round of applause right around the ground, for the White Tigers squad and their followers.
Tactically, Borough need to work out how to tackle nine-man defences via ten-man attacks. Edwards, Pickering and in a late cameo Hendon were sometimes joining in porposefully from the full-back positions, but the supply to the strikers – themselves surrounded by defenders built like security guards – needs somehow to be cuter. There are reasons why the Sports are more potent away from home.
Borough did win the count of scoring chances by more than three to one – the reverse of the actual scoreline. But the White Tigers pounced with deadly effect in a curious match, after Eastbourne had dominated the opening stages.
The Sports could have been out of sight by the half-hour mark. They dominated the ball early on, and on 14 minutes Lloyd Dawes with a fifty yard dash sweetly set up Yemi Odubade, whose shot across keeper Tom McHale found the bottom corner.
McHale then saved fabulously from Jamie Taylor, and Dawes fizzed one just wide from a perfect position (although in fairness it was a chance he created himself, despite being tugged back illegally by centre-back Ed Palmer). Odubade's curler didn't curl quite enough and missed the top corner by inches, and Gavin McCallum's slicing run and goalbound strike was blocked for a corner.
But Truro struck lethally twice in four minutes. Tom Owen-Evans caught the home defence flat, superbly lobbing keeper Mark Smith for the 31st minute equaliser. Then from a corner Smith point-blank saved Owen-Evans' header but Jamie Richards smashed the loose ball in after some frantic pinball. And just six minutes after the break Cody Cooke caught Borough cold from a quick throw-in and a smart assist from midfield to make it 3-1.
It was to be City's last scoring chance of the afternoon, but they had done enough. The home side pressed and pressed, with strong leadership from Kane Wills and relentless running from Sergio Torres, but the damage had been done and – like so many other Priory Lane visitors – the mountainous City defenders were strong enough and canny enough to keep Borough at a safe distance.
There were glimpses of goal, but blunt or wayward finishing cost the Sports dear. Odubade, McCallum and substitute Shaun Okojie all came close, and when the effervescent Taylor pinged a final volley just wide from a dazzling build-up, the Priory Lane faithful gave a collective sigh: Groundhog Day all over again.
Borough: Smith; Pickering, Haran (Hendon 81), Ransom, Edwards; Taylor, Wills, Torres, McCallum; Dawes (Harris 53), Odubade (Okojie 67). Unused subs: Simpemba, Khinda-John.
Referee: a cheerfully competent Lloyd Wood - a little lenient in some eyes, but Lloyd kept the game flowing.
Att: 465
Borough MoM: a tough call. Jimmy Haran got a lot right, JT was tirelessly prompting. Gavin claimed the sponsors' bubbly. Kane Wills – battling for the cause - edges it for the press officer....
http://www.ebfc.co.uk/teams/21890/match-centre/1-2850810
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