TRURO CITY manager Steve Massey is already checking the weather forecast ahead of Tuesday’s rescheduled Southern League Premier Division game at Biggleswade Town.
“The forecast appears fine for Monday but not so good for Tuesday so it could be another one of those ‘wait and see’ games that we are getting so used to now,” said Massey yesterday, a day after his side had been beaten 6-1 at home by runaway league leaders Hemel Hempstead Town at wind-battered Treyew Road.
“The ground staff and volunteers did a tremendous job in getting the game on and we can’t thank them enough for that, but obviously we are disappointed that we didn’t repay them with a better performance,” he added.
“Hemel were already runaway leaders before they came to us and we knew the threat they would pose from losing to them 3-0 up there at the start of our unbeaten run.”
Visiting skipper Jordan Parkes’ quick-fire hat-trick all but sealed City’s fate before striker Lewis Toomey weighed in with his own treble.
Truro’s consolation came from substitute Liam Eddy. As well as ending City’s six-match unbeaten streak, the match emphasised Massey’s beliefs. He stated: “Hemel are the best team in the division.
“I think we were up against the champions-elect and I wouldn’t be surprised if they win the league at a canter.
“The galling thing for me is that despite our best efforts we looked like a side who has only played one game in a month, a bit rusty, whereas they looked like a side who had played – and won – on Tuesday.
“We knew we had to press them from the start and get off to a flyer. As it was, it turned out they did exactly that against us and before you knew it we were 3-0 down in less than 20 minutes.
“I had a look at the stats and Hemel had 18 attempts on goal, we had 19. The difference was in the finishing and that is why they are top of this league and set to run away with it. They created about eight or nine good chances and took six of them, we created the same amount of chances and took one, although we did hit the post and have one cleared off the line in the first half.”
09 February 2014
Tisa present a cheque for £300 to BiPolar UK
Truro Independent Supporters Association (TISA) presented Paul Symon from Bipolar UK, a cheque for £300 at the Hemel Hempstead game yesterday. Bipolar is the chosen charity this year, in support of Gary Smith who is member of Tisa and suffers from the disease.
Tisa has been raising funds through the year and also received generous help from Peter Masters, who donated a season ticket.
Tisa has been raising funds through the year and also received generous help from Peter Masters, who donated a season ticket.
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L-R, Gary Smith, Steve Rogers, Peter Masters and Paul Symon (Bipolar UK) Image courtesy City Media. |
Truro City hit for six by clinical league leaders (by Rhod Mitchell, West Briton)
Truro City 1 Hemel Hempstead Town 6
City were taught a harsh lesson in finishing by the Calor League premier division leaders who went 14 points clear at the top with an emphatic win to end City’s six match unbeaten run.
The game, which only went ahead after heroic efforts by the home club after all the midweek storm damage, was played in a howling gale and was over as a meaningful contest in less than 20 minutes as Hemel captain Jordan Parkes helped himself to a hat-trick.
Parkes first struck in the second minute with a low drive and after Ben Watson had missed a glorious chance to equalise, when he delayed his shot too long, the Hemel captain soon made it 2-0 with a superb free-kick.
And Parkes completed his hat-trick four minutes later with a crisp shot after City had failed to clear the ball.
City immediately replaced keeper Grant Fisher, who was apparently carrying a hip injury, with Ollie Chenoweth.
And it should have been 4-0 when Lewis Toomey rounded the replacement keeper but shot wide of the far post.
Truro had their moments, but right on half time Toomey poked home a corner to make it 4-0.
It was then all about damage limitation for City in the second half as they brought on Liam Eddy for Olly Brokenshire at half time.
And Eddy made an immediate impression shooting over while Watson also missed a good opening.
But Hemel were always a real danger going forward and Toomey made it 5-0 after 67 minutes with good finish after a jinking run in the box.
And with nine minutes left he completed his hat-trick after rounding Chenoweth and finding the far corner.
City did manage a deserved late consolation, with Eddy easily converting a Jordan Copp, from the left, but the home side finished a well beaten side.
Truro City: Fisher (Chenoweth 22); Tully, Kendall (capt), Pugh, White; Broad, Cooke; Lowry, Green (Copp 72); Brokenshire (Eddy h-t), Watson. Subs not used: Daw, Afful.
Goal: Eddy 83.
Hemel Hempstead Town : Walker, Diarra, Murphy, Blankett (Connolly 67); Talbot, Parkes (capt), Thorne, Allen; Toomey (Hutton 82), Pearce.
Subs not used: Mackey, Tokarczyk, May.
Goals: Parkes 2, 15, 19 Toomey 44, 67, 81.
Crowd: 253
Referee: Andrew Bennett
City were taught a harsh lesson in finishing by the Calor League premier division leaders who went 14 points clear at the top with an emphatic win to end City’s six match unbeaten run.
The game, which only went ahead after heroic efforts by the home club after all the midweek storm damage, was played in a howling gale and was over as a meaningful contest in less than 20 minutes as Hemel captain Jordan Parkes helped himself to a hat-trick.
Parkes first struck in the second minute with a low drive and after Ben Watson had missed a glorious chance to equalise, when he delayed his shot too long, the Hemel captain soon made it 2-0 with a superb free-kick.
And Parkes completed his hat-trick four minutes later with a crisp shot after City had failed to clear the ball.
City immediately replaced keeper Grant Fisher, who was apparently carrying a hip injury, with Ollie Chenoweth.
And it should have been 4-0 when Lewis Toomey rounded the replacement keeper but shot wide of the far post.
Truro had their moments, but right on half time Toomey poked home a corner to make it 4-0.
It was then all about damage limitation for City in the second half as they brought on Liam Eddy for Olly Brokenshire at half time.
And Eddy made an immediate impression shooting over while Watson also missed a good opening.
But Hemel were always a real danger going forward and Toomey made it 5-0 after 67 minutes with good finish after a jinking run in the box.
And with nine minutes left he completed his hat-trick after rounding Chenoweth and finding the far corner.
City did manage a deserved late consolation, with Eddy easily converting a Jordan Copp, from the left, but the home side finished a well beaten side.
Truro City: Fisher (Chenoweth 22); Tully, Kendall (capt), Pugh, White; Broad, Cooke; Lowry, Green (Copp 72); Brokenshire (Eddy h-t), Watson. Subs not used: Daw, Afful.
Goal: Eddy 83.
Hemel Hempstead Town : Walker, Diarra, Murphy, Blankett (Connolly 67); Talbot, Parkes (capt), Thorne, Allen; Toomey (Hutton 82), Pearce.
Subs not used: Mackey, Tokarczyk, May.
Goals: Parkes 2, 15, 19 Toomey 44, 67, 81.
Crowd: 253
Referee: Andrew Bennett
07 February 2014
Truro City v Hemel Hempstead - game on, overnight weather permitting
TRURO CITY vs HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
I am pleased to confirm that the damaged stand and walls have been removed and the pitch has passed the referee inspection this afternoon so at this point in time, the game against League leaders Hemel is very much on.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all who volunteered their services over the last couple of days and both team A2B Taxis and my own L2 staff have worked particularly hard to ensure that there is a fighting chance to play tomorrows match and thanks to Tracey our Secretary who has been keeping all parties updated.
Hemel will be leaving for Treyew Road at 6am as planned and there will be a further pitch inspection at 10am. I can confirm that both teams want this game to go ahead. This is a game not to be missed. Kick-off is at 3pm Bar and Turnstiles open at 12 noon.
Peter Masters
06 February 2014
City Alerts - TCFC vs Hemel Hempstead Sat 8th Feb
At this point in time the match against Hemel Hempstead is on and scheduled to play at Treyew Road Kick off 3pm.
Since the storm damage both Tracey and I have been working tirelessly to get the game on this weekend. To this end we have been in communication with our friends at Plymouth Argyle in respect of possibly using Home Park this Saturday. James told me that “they would love to help on this but the very strong advice was that the combination of a number of home games and the inclement weather left the pitch in significant need of a break”.
I fully support his position and would like to thank both James Brent Chairman and Jason Turner Secretary for their ongoing support.
Tomorrow, subject to the weather conditions, Contractors will be removing the damaged areas of the Council end stand together with the cracked concrete walls to make the ground safe and useable.
If all goes to plan the pitch will be marked out and made ready to play on Saturday. Hemel have informed us that they will be leaving for Treyew Road at 6am on the day of the match. We have agreed a referee pitch inspection (subject to League approval) at 10am on the same day to confirm whether the game is on or off.
In addition to this, to avoid any unnecessary travel expenses by Hemel, a pre inspection of the pitch will take place (again by a referee) tomorrow evening. I have spoken to Steve Massey this morning in Berlin and brought him completely up to date.
Please be warned that there are a lot of things that could be impossible to achieve within the timescale, however as a Club I feel that we must do all we can to get this game on. Further update will be issued as things develop.
Peter Masters.
Since the storm damage both Tracey and I have been working tirelessly to get the game on this weekend. To this end we have been in communication with our friends at Plymouth Argyle in respect of possibly using Home Park this Saturday. James told me that “they would love to help on this but the very strong advice was that the combination of a number of home games and the inclement weather left the pitch in significant need of a break”.
I fully support his position and would like to thank both James Brent Chairman and Jason Turner Secretary for their ongoing support.
Tomorrow, subject to the weather conditions, Contractors will be removing the damaged areas of the Council end stand together with the cracked concrete walls to make the ground safe and useable.
If all goes to plan the pitch will be marked out and made ready to play on Saturday. Hemel have informed us that they will be leaving for Treyew Road at 6am on the day of the match. We have agreed a referee pitch inspection (subject to League approval) at 10am on the same day to confirm whether the game is on or off.
In addition to this, to avoid any unnecessary travel expenses by Hemel, a pre inspection of the pitch will take place (again by a referee) tomorrow evening. I have spoken to Steve Massey this morning in Berlin and brought him completely up to date.
Please be warned that there are a lot of things that could be impossible to achieve within the timescale, however as a Club I feel that we must do all we can to get this game on. Further update will be issued as things develop.
Peter Masters.
05 February 2014
Serious storm damage at Treyew Road last night
Some images of the aftermath of the big storm last night have been posted on Twitter by Mr Peter Masters. Whilst the council end stand had already been sealed off due to serious shifting last month, last night's storm was in a different league. The present condition presumably presents health and safety concerns and Club management will no doubt be making decisions soon.
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