After the shock departure of Dave Leonard as Truro City Football Club manager straight after winning the league last season, City wasted little time in hiring Sean McCarthy as their new manager in May 2008. One of McCarthy’s first signings was Matt Hockley, who started the season as new club skipper. The season was a funny old season as on-loan goalkeeper Martin Rice scored a penalty against Abingdon United and star striker Stewart Yetton scored a brace at Taunton Town and played the remainder of the second half in goal and keeping a clean sheet whilst doing so! You don’t see that too often!! City wrapped up the season in convincing fashion as they won the league by a good ten points from nearest rivals Windsor and Eton.
The show must go on…
Southern League Division One South & West
Sean McCarthy joins as new manager of Truro City Football Club – May
Matt Hockley joins – Jun
Barry McConnell joins – Jun
Martin Rice joins on loan from Torquay United
1 – Thatcham Town (H) D 0-0 16 Aug
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Karl Baker, Tom Smith, Jake Ash, Marcus Martin, Chris Reski, Matt Hockley, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Joe Broad, Shane Tolley
Att – 497
Truro City began life in Southern League Division One with a 0-0 draw at home to Thatcham Town. And Truro manager Sean McCarthy said the team needed to work together if they were to thrive in the division. “We’re up against teams that are well organised and play good football” the former Exeter City and Plymouth Argyle striker said. “It’s not going to be as easy as the last two or three years” he added. “We need to be organised too.” The visitors from Berkshire had good chances to take an early lead through lively striker Jemal Johnson, but it was Truro who missed the game’s best opportunity, Scott Walker heading wide from three yards. “It’s a tough introduction today” said McCarthy. “(Thatcham) finished below mid-table last season but the only positives I’ll take out of today is that we kept a clean sheet. We did have chances and it just didn’t fall for us today. I think we could have been there until tomorrow and we wouldn’t have scored but you’re going to get days like that” he added. BBC Sport
2 – Cirencester Town (A) W 5-2 (Ash, Broad, Yetton x2, Walker) 19 Aug
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Marcus Martin, Tom Smith, Jake Ash, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Matt Hockley, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Shane Tolley, Bye, Martin Watts
3 – Windsor & Eton (A) W 4-0 (Yetton x2, Watkins, Watts) Sat 23 Aug
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Marcus Martin, Tom Smith, Jake Ash, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Matt Hockley, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Martin Watts, Chris Reski, Shane Tolley
4 – Bridgwater Town (H) W 3-1 (Yetton 9, Watkins 13, Martin 63) Mon 25 Aug
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Marcus Martin, Tom Smith, Jake Ash, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Matt Hockley, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Martin Watts, Matt Bye, Shane Tolley
Att – 668
Truro City beat Bridgwater Town 3-1 on Monday evening to go top of the Southern League Division One South and West table. It was City’s first home win of the season and means they go top of the league on goal difference from second placed Cinderford Town. Last season’s top scorer Stewart Yetton got the first goal after nine minutes. Andy Watkins got the second four minutes later before Marcus Martin finished off the win on 63 minutes. BBC Sport
5 – AFC Hayes (A) W 7-1 (Yetton 7, ??, Martin x2, Walker, Ash, Bye) 6 Sep
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Marcus Martin, Tom Smith, Jake Ash, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Matt Hockley, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Chris Reski, Shane Tolley, Martin Watts
Truro City won their fourth straight Southern League Division One South and West game with a dominant 7-1 defeat of AFC Hayes. Top scorer Stewart Yetton opened the scoring on seven minutes before Marcus Martin made it 2-0 before half-time. City then hit five goals in the final half hour as they kept themselves on top of the table. Scott Walker, Jake Ash and Matt Bye all got goals while Yetton and Martin got another each to complete the rout. BBC Sport
6 – Burnham (H) W 3-0 (Walker 12, Yetton 77, Watkins 85) 20 Sep
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Marcus Martin, Tom Smith, Martin Watts, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Matt Hockley, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Matt Bye, Shane Tolley, Graeme Power
Att – 478
Truro City stay top of the Southern League Division One South and West after a 3-0 win over Burnham. It was City’s fifth straight league win and a first defeat of the season for their opponents. Scott Walker opened the scoring with a 12th-minute free-kick before top scorer Stewart Yetton doubled the lead 13 minutes from full time. Andy Watkins made the points safe with the third after 85 minutes to keep the fans at Treyew Road happy. BBC Sport
7 – Abingdon United (A) W 4-1 (Hockley 34, 89, Martin 40, Yetton 75) 11 Oct
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Graeme Power, Tom Smith, Jake Ash, Marcus Martin, Martin Watts, Matt Hockley, Ian Stonebridge, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Stewart Yetton, Shane Tolley, Karl Baker
Unbeaten Cornish side Truro City cruised to another win in the Southern League Division One South and West as they won 4-1 at Abingdon United. Abingdon took the lead after 14 minutes but Matt Hockley equalised 20 minutes later before Marcus Martin made it 2-1 five minutes before half-time. Top scorer Stewart Yetton got his eighth league goal of the season to make it 3-1 in the 75th minute. Hockley got the fourth a minute from the end to see City rise to second. City defender Tom Smith told BBC Radio Cornwall that there is a great atmosphere in the City camp at the moment. “Everyone’s sticking together, there’s a buzz around the changing room and everyone’s playing with a smile on their face. It’s great to be a part of it at the minute.” BBC Sport
8 – Paulton Rovers (H) D 1-1 (Yetton) 14 Oct
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Jake Ash, Graeme Power, Tom Smith, Marcus Martin, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Matt Hockley, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – None
Att – 390
9 – Slough Town (A) D 3-3 (Smith 40, 89, Watkins) Sat 25 Oct
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Marcus Martin, Tom Smith, Jake Ash, Chris Reski, Andy Taylor, Matt Hockley, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Joe Broad, Martin Watts, Graeme Power
Truro City came back from a goal down three times to salvage a 3-3 draw at Slough Town on Saturday. Tommy Smith got their third goal to salvage a point in the last minute as City kept their unbeaten league record. Smith also scored in the 40th minute to cancel out Yashwa Romeo’s opener, but Slough made it 2-1 through Ricky Allaway before Andy Watkins levelled. Matthew Platt looked to have won it for Slough on 77 minutes but Smith’s late goal salvaged the point. The result means Truro are now second in the Southern League Division One South and West, one point off leaders Cinderford, although City have two games in hand. BBC Sport
Position – 2nd
10 – Cirencester Town (H) D 1-1 (Yetton 89 pen) 1 Nov
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Graeme Power, Tom Smith, Jake Ash, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Matt Hockley, Shane Tolley, Andy Watkins, Martin Watts
Subs Used – Chris Reski, Stewart Yetton, Scott Walker
Att – 476
Truro City maintained their unbeaten record in Southern League Division One South and West after drawing 1-1 with Cirencester Town at Treyew Road. City’s top scorer Stewart Yetton hit a last minute penalty to snatch the draw. Defender Jake Ash told BBC Radio Cornwall: “We kept going, which is a great asset to have as a side, and snatched something late on. I felt in the end it was just deserved that we got a little cheeky penalty and Stewart managed to put it away.” City have dropped to third in the table after Didcot Town’s 1-0 win at Bracknell Town. Truro lie a point behind Didcot and three behind leaders Cinderford, but hold games in hand over both sides. BBC Sport
11 – Andover (A) W 9-1 (Yetton x3, Tolley x2, Broad, Taylor, Walker, Hockley) Tue 4 Nov
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Graeme Power, Andy Taylor, Jake Ash, Joe Broad, Shane Tolley, Matt Hockley, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Joe McQuade, Chris Reski, Karl Baker
Truro City moved back into second place in the Southern League’s Division One South and West in emphatic style with a 9-1 win at Andover on Tuesday night. Stewart Yetton scored a hat-trick to take his goal tally for the season to 17 while Shane Tolley netted twice. Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Scott Walker and Matt Hockley were also on target for the Tigers as they extended their unbeaten run in the league this season. City are now a point behind new leaders Didcot Town with a game in hand. “The last few games we’ve had three draws and the opportunities we’ve been getting we’ve seemed to be missing up front” City’s director of football Chris Webb told BBC Radio Cornwall. “Shane Tolley and Stewart Yetton this evening were absolutely phenomenal and everything they touched seemed to go in. It was a fantastic performance” he added. BBC Sport
Position – 2nd
12 – Beaconsfield SYCOB (H) L 1-2 (Yetton 75) Sat 8 Nov
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Graeme Power, Andy Taylor, Jake Ash, Joe Broad, Andy Watkins, Matt Hockley, Stewart Yetton, Shane Tolley, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Marcus Martin, Ian Stonebridge
Att – 422
Truro City’s unbeaten record in the Southern League came to an end on Saturday as they lost 2-1 to Beaconsfield at Treyew Road. Charlie Hill’s last-minute goal saw the visitors claim all three points as Truro slip to third in the table. Matthew Bubb got a 13th-minute opener for the away side before Stewart Yetton equalised 15 minutes from the end. “They tried to catch us on the break and that’s exactly what they did” City boss Sean McCarthy told BBC Cornwall. “I’m disappointed really” he added. “Before the game I said to the players that teams are going to come down here and put 11 men behind the ball and that’s exactly what they did. We got back into the game in the second half and we pushed forward. Whether that was the right thing to push on forward, or maybe settle for a draw, but our mentality is to go forward try and win games and we tried to do that and they caught us on the break.” BBC Sport
Position – 3rd
13 – Cinderford Town (A) W 4-1 (Yetton 3, Martin 53, Broad 80, Stonebridge) 11 Nov
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Graeme Power, Marcus Martin, Jake Ash, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Matt Hockley, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Ian Stonebridge, Shane Tolley, Karl Baker
Truro City have gone back to the top of the Southern League’s Division One South and West after beating Cinderford Town in the top-of-the-table clash. Top scorer Stewart Yetton got his 18th goal of the season after three minutes to set the Tigers on their way. Jody Bevan equalised for Cinderford eight minutes before half time. Marcus Martin put City back in front in the 53rd minute, before two goals in the final 10 minutes from Joe Broad and Ian Stonebridge wrapped up victory. BBC Sport
Position – 1st
14 – Uxbridge (A) L 2-5 (Watkins 68, Stonebridge 89 pen) 15 Nov
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Graeme Power, Tom Smith, Marcus Martin, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Matt Hockley, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Ian Stonebridge, Joe McQuade, Shane Tolley
Truro City have dropped to third in the Southern League’s Division One South and West after losing at Uxbridge. The defeat was their first away from home all season after winning six out of their previous seven games. Truro were 3-0 down after 48 minutes through Mark Nicholls, Dave Warner and Lee Tunnell before Andy Watkins got one back with 22 minutes to go. But Nicholls and Dave Lawrence extended Uxbridge’s lead, with Ian Stonebridge netting a last minute penalty for City. BBC Sport
Position – 3rd
Chris Reski joins Penzance
15 – Winchester City (H) W 5-0 (Yetton, Taylor, Martin, Watkins, Tolley) 22 Nov
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Graeme Power, Jake Ash, Marcus Martin, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Matt Hockley, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Karl Baker, Shane Tolley, Ian Stonebridge
Att – 414
Truro City went back to the top of the Southern League’s Division One South and West after cruising to a 5-0 win at home to bottom side Winchester City. Top scorer Stewart Yetton grabbed his 20th goal of the season for the Tigers as they went top by a point. Also on target for City, who led 3-0 at half-time, were Andy Taylor, Marcus Martin, Andy Watkins and Shane Tolley. City went back to the top after previous leaders Cinderford Town drew 0-0 at AFC Hayes. BBC Sport
Position – 1st
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Truro City have signed teenage Plymouth Argyle defender Shane White on a month’s loan deal. White, who was voted Argyle’s young player of the year, captained the youth side to the Puma Alliance title and to the quarter-final of the FA Youth Cup. White signed his first professional deal during the summer and has yet to make an appearance for the first team. The centre-back goes straight into Sean McCarthy’s squad for the visit of North Leigh on Saturday.
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16 – North Leigh (H) D 2-2 (Ash 35, Watkins 61) Sat 29 Nov
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Evans, Jake Ash, Joe Broad, Shane White, Matt Hockley, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – None
Att – 401
Truro City slipped from top spot in the Southern League’s Division One South and West after drawing 2-2 with North Leigh at Treyew Road on Saturday. Jake Ash gave City a 35th-minute lead but North Leigh equalised three minutes later through Liam Hope. Andy Watkins restored the advantage for City just after the hour mark but Hope got his second 20 minutes later. City now lie third, a point behind joint-leaders Didcot Town and Windsor and Eton. “Second half we camped in their half, we got the goal and missed a couple of chances” City manager Sean McCarthy told BBC Radio Cornwall. “But they carried on for the full 90 minutes and they scored an equaliser with their third shot on target. That’s the way football goes sometimes. I’m not too disappointed in the lads. I thought they were outstanding today and their effort and commitment was superb.” he added. BBC Sport
Position – 3rd
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Truro City have signed Swindon Town’s Wales under-19 international defender Tom Evans on a month’s loan. The teenager joins the Southern League South and West side in time for their match with Gosport Borough at Treyew Road on Tuesday night. City’s squad has been hit by a series of injuries and illnesses to key players over the past few weeks. Truro signed Plymouth Argyle teenage centre-back Shane White on a month’s loan last week.
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17 – Gosport Borough (H) L 1-3 (Watkins 5) 2 Dec
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Tom Evans, Jake Ash, Joe Broad, Shane White, Matt Hockley, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Marcus Martin, Ian Stonebridge
Att – 203
Truro City dropped a place to fourth in the Southern League’s Division One South and West on Tuesday night after going down 3-1 to Gosport Borough. Andy Watkins had given City a great start as he opened the scoring after five minutes at Treyew Road. But that is as good as it got for City as Gosport fought back with Josh Thomas equalising six minutes later. Andy Puckett gave Borough the lead after 25 minutes before Justin Bennett sealed the win with seven minutes left. BBC Sport
Position – 4th
18 – Bracknell Town (A) W 3-1 (Yetton x2, Stonebridge) Sat 6 Dec
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Shane White, Martin Watts, Tom Smith, Jake Ash, Tom Evans, Andy Watkins, Marcus Martin, Stewart Yetton, Ian Stonebridge, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Barry McConnell, Karl Baker, Joe Broad
Truro City beat Bracknell Town 3-1 on Saturday to record their first win in four games in the Southern League Division One South and West. Top scorer Stewart Yetton netted twice while Ian Stonebridge got the third as Truro moved up a place into third, just one point below the top. Manager Sean McCarthy told BBC Radio Cornwall that it was good to get back to winning ways. “We’ve just got to keep ticking away and pick up as many points as we can” McCarthy added: “To me it’s another game and it’s another three points. You’re not going to get promoted at Christmas and you’re not going to get relegated either.” BBC Sport
Position – 3rd
19 – AFC Totton (H) D 0-0 Tue 9 Dec
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Shane White, Martin Watts, Tom Smith, Jake Ash, Tom Evans, Andy Taylor, Marcus Martin, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Sub Used – Shane Tolley
Att – 380
Truro City moved up to second in Division One South and West of the Southern League after a goalless draw with leaders AFC Totton on Tuesday. It was the first time the two sides have met since City beat Totton 3-1 in the FA Vase final at Wembley in May 2007. “We deserved to win the game” assistant manager Dave Newton told BBC Radio Cornwall. “Our players were magnificent, their attitude was magnificent and we had 11 giants out there.” He added: “We had a couple of half chances and I thought a couple of decisions should have gone our way. But you can ask no more than what we got. Every one of the players were committed, the attitude was superb, and they gave everything for the cause.” BBC Sport
Position – 2nd
20 – Didcot Town (A) W 4-3 (Watkins 7, ??, Smith, Walker) Sat 13 Dec
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Shane White, Martin Watts, Tom Smith, Jake Ash, Tom Evans, Andy Watkins, Marcus Martin, Stewart Yetton, Shane Tolley, Scott Walker
Sub Used – Joe Broad
Truro City laid down their credentials as title contenders in the Southern League’s Division One South and West after winning 4-3 at Didcot Town. Andy Watkins gave City a seventh minute lead and Tom Smith made it 2-0 before Marcus Martin was sent off just after the half hour mark. Didcot hit back to level before Scott Walker and Watkins made it 4-2. Despite a last minute Didcot goal, City held on to take an important win and go clear in second position. “Full credit to our lads, we scored another two goals in the second half which was a thoroughly deserved victory” boss Sean McCarthy told BBC Radio Cornwall. “We missed a host of chances also, but I’m delighted with the three points.” BBC Sport
Position – 2nd
21 – Bishops Cleeve (H) D 0-0 Sat 20 Dec
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Shane White, Martin Watts, Tom Smith, Jake Ash, Tom Evans, Andy Watkins, Marcus Martin, Stewart Yetton, Shane Tolley, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Andy Taylor, Joe Broad
Att – 396
Truro City have dropped to third in the Southern League’s Division One South and West after a goalless draw with Bishops Cleeve at Treyew Road. Saturday’s result means City are now four points behind leaders AFC Totton and a point off Windsor and Eton. But manager Sean McCarthy told BBC Cornwall he was happy with the result. He said: “Bishops Cleeve have come here with a six-game unbeaten run and I’m happy with the clean sheet and happy with the 0-0 if I’m honest.” BBC Sport
Position – 3rd
22 – Bridgwater Town (A) D 1-1 (Yetton) 27 Dec
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Shane White, Martin Watts, Tom Smith, Jake Ash, Tom Evans, Andy Taylor, Joe Broad, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Dan Stevenson (GK), Barry McConnell
23 – Taunton Town (H) W 3-0 (Smith, Yetton, Watkins) 1 Jan
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Tom Smith, Jake Ash, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Matt Hockley, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Karl Baker, Liam Eddy, Joe McQuade
Att – 592
24 – Burnham (A) W 6-2 (Watkins 3, ??, Yetton x2, OG, Eddy) Sat 17 Jan
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Karl Baker, Tom Smith, Graeme Power, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Matt Hockley, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Liam Eddy, Sam Cooper, Sims
Truro City became just the second side this season to come away from Burnham with a win as they convincingly won 6-2 on Saturday. Andy Watkins opened the scoring with the first of his two goals after just three minutes. Top scorer Stewart Yetton netted twice while there was an own goal and a last-minute strike from Liam Eddy. City are up to second in the Southern League’s Division One South and West, a point behind leaders Windsor & Eton. “Considering we’re down to our bare bones, we had three players suspended who’d normally play in the first team, and four teenagers on the bench, it was a great result” City boss Sean McCarthy told BBC Radio Cornwall. BBC Sport
Position – 2nd
25 – Slough Town (H) W 2-1 (Ash 46, Watkins 62) 31 Jan
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Graeme Power, Tom Smith, Jake Ash, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Matt Hockley, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Karl Baker
Subs Used – Marcus Martin, Martin Watts
Att – 437
26 – AFC Totton (A) W 2-0 (McConnell 43 pen, Watkins 81) 7 Feb
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Graeme Power, Tom Smith, Jake Ash, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Matt Hockley, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Karl Baker
Subs Used – Martin Watts, Liam Eddy, Marcus Martin
Truro City recorded a massive win at the top of the Southern League’s Division One South & West as they beat leaders AFC Totton 2-0. Barry McConnell scored a penalty two minutes before half-time and Andy Watkins made the win safe in the 81st minute with his 18th of the season. The win moves City second, two points behind Totton, with a game in hand. “It was a great result for us today” manager Sean McCarthy told BBC Radio Cornwall after the match. “It was a massive game for us and I was delighted that we won because it throws the cat amongst the pigeons now. Totton could have pulled a little bit further clear from us today had they beaten us or even drawn. Our lads came out from start to finish, it was probably one of the best performances they’ve put on in sheer professionalism.” he added. BBC Sport
Position – 2nd
27 – Andover (H) W 4-0 (Walker 23, 24, McConnell 45 pen, Eddy 70) 14 Feb
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Graeme Power, Jake Ash, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Matt Hockley, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Marcus Martin, Liam Eddy, Karl Baker
Att – 442
Truro City have gone back to the top of the Southern League’s Division One South and West after cruising to a 4-0 win over lowly Andover at Treyew Road. Scott Walker scored two goals in 60 seconds after 23 minutes to give City the lead. Barry McConnell’s penalty on the stroke of half time made it 3-0 before Liam Eddy wrapped up the win with 20 minutes left on the clock. With title rivals AFC Totton losing 2-0 at Gosport, City went top of the table. Truro are level at the top with Windsor and Eton on 56 points after they beat North Leigh 4-0, but have a better goal difference. Windsor have two games in hand on City, who are a point clear of Totton. Truro manager Sean McCarthy told BBC Radio Cornwall: “Our home form is turning round at the moment, we’re looking quite solid at home.” McCarthy was also happy that his side followed up last week’s win over Totton with another three points. “We didn’t want to throw that victory last week away by dropping points today, and it wasn’t the case” said McCarthy. “I’m pleased with the lads and they’ve done their jobs brilliantly again.” BBC Sport
Position – 1st
28 – Gosport Borough (A) W 4-2 (Taylor x2, Yetton, Eddy) Sat 21 Feb
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Graeme Power, Tom Smith, Jake Ash, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Matt Hockley, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Liam Eddy, Marcus Martin, Martin Watts
Truro City are still second in the Southern League Division One South and West after a 4-2 win at sixth-placed Gosport Borough on Saturday. City’s sixth win in a row came thanks to two goals from Andy Taylor and one each from Stewart Yetton and Liam Eddy. City are now three points off Windsor and Eton, who have a game in hand, and two clear of third-placed AFC Totton. “It was a very tough game, they’re not a bad side” manager Sean McCarthy told BBC Radio Cornwall. BBC Sport
Position – 2nd
29 – Abingdon United (H) W 4-0 (Watkins, Walker, Ash, Rice pen) 28 Feb
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Graeme Power, Tom Smith, Jake Ash, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Matt Hockley, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Martin Watts, Liam Eddy, Karl Baker
Att – 445
Truro City have gone back to the top of the Southern League Division One South and West after a comfortable 4-0 win over Abingdon United. Andy Watkins, Scott Walker, Jake Ash and a penalty from on-loan Torquay United goalkeeper Martin Rice secured all three points at Treyew Road. “We totally dominated the game” Truro boss Sean McCarthy told BBC Cornwall. Truro now lead on goal difference after title rivals Windsor & Eton went down 1-0 at home to mid-table AFC Hayes. “We could have been four or five nil up at half-time” said McCarthy, “but it wasn’t to be. We went in 1-0 up at half-time but we were in total control.” BBC Sport
Position – 1st
30 – Beaconsfield SYCOB (A) L 0-2 7 Mar
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Graeme Power, Tom Smith, Jake Ash, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Matt Hockley, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Marcus Martin, Liam Eddy
Truro City’s eight-match unbeaten run came to an end at Beaconsfield as they lost 2-0 in the Southern League Division One South and West. Two-goal Bradley Bubb opened the scoring after 58 minutes before getting the clincher in stoppage time. The defeat sees City slip from first to third in the table as their two main rivals both won. Windsor and Eton are top after beating Thatcham Town 1-0, while AFC Totton are second after beating Didcot Town 3-1. “We came here today with a strong side out and to be fair to them they’ve some giants” vice-chairman Chris Webb told BBC Cornwall. “They’ve got a pair of two six-foot-two plus centre-halves which Stewart Yetton and Andy Watkins couldn’t deal with. Anyone coming here would have a difficult game. We’ve just got to put it right on Tuesday night against Cinderford.” BBC Sport
Position – 3rd
31 – Cinderford Town (H) W 3-2 (Watkins 25, 87, Smith 50) 10 Mar
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Graeme Power, Tom Smith, Jake Ash, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Marcus Martin, Andy Watkins, Martin Watts, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Dan Clay, Stewart Yetton, Liam Eddy
Att – 311
Andy Watkins’ late strike saw Truro City twice come back from a goal down to beat Cinderford 3-2 and go back to the top of the table. Sean Evans gave Cinderford a 13th-minute lead at Treyew Road before Andy Watkins equalised 12 minutes later. Evans restored Cinderford’s lead two minutes after half-time but Tommy Smith equalised three minutes later. Watkins netted his second in the 87th minute to seal the points and put Truro back in first place. City are ahead of Windsor & Eton on goal difference in the Southern League Division One South and West. But Windsor, who did not play on Tuesday night, have two games in hand. City are two points ahead of third-placed AFC Totton, who have played a game more. BBC Sport
Position – 1st
32 – Uxbridge (H) W 3-2 (Watts 13, Watkins 21, Eddy 53) 14 Mar
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Graeme Power, Tom Smith, Jake Ash, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Dan Clay, Martin Watts, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Liam Eddy, Marcus Martin, Stewart Yetton
Att – 470
Truro City took over at the top of the Southern League Division One South and West with a 3-2 win against Uxbridge. City’s home victory leapfrogged them over AFC Totton, who could only draw, while third-placed Windsor and Eton lost. Dave Warner gave Uxbridge a 12th minute lead, but Martin Watts equalised a minute later and Andy Watkins made it 2-1 eight minutes later. Dave Lawrence levelled it again at 2-2 two minutes before the break but Liam Eddy got City’s 53rd minute winner. Previous leaders Totton could only draw 0-0 at Andover to drop to second, while Windsor and Eton stay third after a 3-1 loss at Cirencester Town. City have two games in hand on Totton. But Windsor, who are only three points behind, have played two games fewer than Truro. BBC Sport
Position – 1st
33 – Winchester City (A) W 2-1 (Martin 47, Watkins) 21 Mar
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Graeme Power, Jake Ash, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Dan Clay, Stewart Yetton, Marcus Martin, Scott Walker
Sub Used – Andy Watkins
Truro City made hard work of beating bottom-of-the-table Winchester City as they stayed top of the Southern League’s Division One South and West. Marcus Martin gave Truro the lead two minutes into the second half after a goalless first period. Winchester drew level but Andy Watkins got his 18th league goal of the season to seal victory for the visitors. “We’re delighted to come away from here with the three points” said vice chairman Chris Webb. Webb says his side are now focusing on their key top-of-the-table clash with Windsor and Eton on Tuesday night. “Tuesday night’s a very big game, we’ve got to look at what we’re going to do as a side” he added. “The lads are all ready, all feeling confident and it should be a fantastic game.” BBC Sport
34 – Windsor & Eton (H) W 4-2 (Watts x2, McConnell pen, Watkins) 24 Mar
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Graeme Power, Tom Smith, Jake Ash, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Dan Clay, Martin Watts, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Marcus Martin, Stewart Yetton
Att – 1,119
Truro City moved four points clear at the top of Southern League Division One South and West after a convincing win over third placed Windsor and Eton. Truro took the lead through Martin Watts, and doubled their advantage with a Barry McConnell penalty. In the second half Adam Wallace pulled one back for the visitors before Watts made it 3-1 to Truro. Windsor then scored a penalty to put the score at 3-2, before Andy Watkins secured victory for the Cornish side. BBC Sport
35 – Bracknell Town (H) W 4-0 (Walker 22, Watts, Eddy, Yetton 90) 28 Mar
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Graeme Power, Tom Smith, Jake Ash, Marcus Martin, Andy Taylor, Dan Clay, Martin Watts, Stewart Yetton, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Karl Baker, Liam Eddy, Joe Broad
Att – 456
Truro City cruised to a 4-0 win over lowly Bracknell in the Southern League’s Division One South and West. Scott Walker’s free-kick gave City the lead after 22 minutes of a dull encounter at Treyew Road before Martin Watts made it 2-0 before the break. Bracknell, who only had one substitute, never troubled City, who stay top of the table as they aim for promotion. Youngster Liam Eddy made it 3-0 before Stewart Yetton rounded off the win in injury time and ended his goal drought. BBC Sport
36 – Paulton Rovers (A) W 1-0 (OG 62) Monday 30 Mar
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Jake Ash, Karl Baker, Tom Smith, Graeme Power, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Dan Clay, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Sub Used – Liam Eddy
Truro City are now eight points clear at the top of the Southern League’s Division One South & West after a 1-0 win at Paulton Rovers on Monday night. An own goal from Paulton’s Stuart Tovey broke the deadlock on 62 minutes. It means City are now eight points clear of second-placed AFC Totton with a game in hand and 10 clear of Windsor & Eton in third who have played two less. “We’ve come good at the right stage of the season” vice-chairman Chris Webb told BBC Radio Cornwall. The victory was the first of three successive away trips which Webb feels will define City’s season. “We’re travelling away to North Leigh in Oxford on Saturday and the following Tuesday we’re away to Thatcham” he said. “So three major games now for the club, and I think if we get nine points out of nine we can safely say we’ll have one hand on the trophy.” BBC Sport
37 – North Leigh (A) W 1-0 (Yetton) 4 Apr
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Jake Ash, Karl Baker, Tom Smith, Graeme Power, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Dan Clay, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Martin Watts, Liam Eddy, Marcus Martin
Truro City still remain seven points clear in the Southern League’s Division One South and West. A first half goal from Stewart Yetton was enough for the Tigers to earn a 1-0 win away at North Leigh. However, City manager Sean McCarthy, says the opponents pitch did his side no favours. “The pitch was just rock hard and you don’t know where the ball is going to bounce and the teams know that. But it’s another three points.” He added: “Teams know we like to get the ball down and play and they are not going to water then pitch to suit us – they are going to make it as difficult as possible for us. But we got the three points and it is another game we have got rid of, if you like. We have only got five games left now.” BBC Sport
38 – Thatcham Town (A) W 5-0 (Walker x2, Yetton x2, Watkins) Tue 7 Apr
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Jake Ash, Karl Baker, Tom Smith, Graeme Power, Marcus Martin, Andy Taylor, Dan Clay, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Martin Watts, Matt Hockley, Joe Broad
Truro City are two victories away from the Southern League Division One South & West title and promotion after Tuesday’s 5-0 win at Thatcham Town. City’s third away win in succession was enough to see them go 10 points top. Scott Walker opened the scoring in the first half and netted again after the break, before Stewart Yetton scored twice and Andy Watkins sealed the rout. If City reach the Southern League Premier division it would be their fourth successive promotion. Truro vice chairman Chris Webb said: “The morale is fantastic, we’ve also found out that our closest rivals Windsor & Eton lost 2-0 at Abingdon United, so it puts us in the driving seat to win the league.” BBC Sport
39 – AFC Hayes (H) W 3-1 (Smith, Yetton, Walker) 11 Apr
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Jake Ash, Karl Baker, Tom Smith, Graeme Power, Marcus Martin, Andy Taylor, Dan Clay, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Joe Broad, Liam Eddy, Martin Watts
Att – 628
40 – Taunton Town (A) W 3-1 (Power, Yetton x2) Mon 13 Apr
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Jake Ash, Barry McConnell, Tom Smith, Graeme Power, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Dan Clay, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Martin Watts, Marcus Martin, Liam Eddy
Truro City have been promoted for the fourth consecutive season after being crowned the Southern League Division One South and West champions. Truro secured top spot with two victories over the Easter weekend. They followed up Saturday’s 3-1 victory over AFC Hayes at Treyew Road with another 3-1 win at second-from-bottom Taunton Town on Monday. Truro, who have two games left, will play in the Southern League Premier division next season. BBC Sport
Position – CHAMPIONS!!!
41 – Bishops Cleeve (A) W 1-0 (Yetton 29 pen) 18 Apr
Team – Dan Stevenson (GK), Broome, Karl Baker, Jake Ash, Graeme Power, Marcus Martin, Sims, Matt Hockley, Stewart Yetton, Liam Eddy, Martin Watts
Subs Used – Barry McConnell, Andy Watkins, Sam Cooper
Stewart Yetton scored his 35th goal of the campaign as Truro secured their 17th away win of the season. Yetton slotted home a penalty in a match that was of little significance to the newly-crowned Southern League Division One South and West champions. Truro controlled the game and could have increased their lead with good chances for Liam Eddy and Sam Cooper. The Tigers will be presented with the championship trophy at next Saturday’s home game to Didcot Town. BBC Sport
42 – Didcot Town (H) L 2-4 (Ash 47, Watkins 80) 25 Apr
Truro City ended their promotion winning season with a disappointing defeat at home to Didcot Town. However, the result was of little significance for City, who secured the Southern League Division One South and West title on Easter Monday. Truro were 4-0 down at the break, with 35-goal top scorer Stewart Yetton also missing a penalty in the second half. The home side’s goals came from Jake Ash shortly after half-time and Andy Watkins in the 80th minute. City were presented with the league trophy at the end of the match. Next season they will play in the Premier Division, which includes Devon side Tiverton Town. It is the fourth successive promotion for the White Tigers, but the first under the stewardship of Sean McCarthy. BBC Sport
League Table
1 – TRURO CITY – 42 – 29 – 08 – 05 – 120 – 049 – 95 (P)
2 – Windsor & Eton – 42 – 26 – 07 – 09 – 077 – 044 – 85
3 – AFC Totton – 42 – 23 – 13 – 06 – 089 – 039 – 82
4 – Beaconsfield SYCOB – 42 – 24 – 09 – 09 – 077 – 044 – 81
5 – Didcot Town – 42 – 21 – 10 – 11 – 091 – 052 – 73 (P)
6 – Thatcham Town – 42 – 20 – 08 – 14 – 074 – 058 – 68
7 – Bridgwater Town – 42 – 19 – 08 – 15 – 069 – 056 – 65
8 – North Leigh – 42 – 17 – 10 – 15 – 068 – 064 – 61
9 – AFC Hayes – 42 – 18 – 07 – 17 – 080 – 092 – 61
10 – Paulton Rovers – 42 – 16 – 10 – 16 – 065 – 062 – 58
11 – Cinderford Town – 42 – 15 – 11 – 16 – 071 – 075 – 56
12 – Gosport Borough – 42 – 15 – 10 – 17 – 064 – 067 – 55
13 – Uxbridge – 42 – 15 – 09 – 18 – 076 – 072 – 54
14 – Cirencester Town – 42 – 14 – 10 – 18 – 078 – 079 – 52
15 – Abingdon United – 42 – 15 – 07 – 20 – 063 – 077 – 52
16 – Slough Town – 42 – 11 – 12 – 19 – 062 – 091 – 45
17 – Burnham – 42 – 12 – 09 – 21 – 052 – 083 – 45
18 – Bishop’s Cleeve – 42 – 10 – 13 – 19 – 051 – 071 – 43
19 – Andover – 42 – 10 – 12 – 20 – 058 – 102 – 42
20 – Taunton Town – 42 – 09 – 09 – 24 – 050 – 085 – 36
21 – Bracknell Town – 42 – 09 – 08 – 25 – 039 – 075 – 35
22 – Winchester City – 42 – 10 – 08 – 24 – 047 – 084 – 35 (R)
2008/2009 Squad – Jake Ash, Karl Baker, Joe Broad, Matt Bye, Dan Clay, Sam Cooper, Liam Eddy, Matt Hockley, Marcus Martin, Barry McConnell, Joe McQuade, Graeme Power, Chris Reski, Martin Rice (GK), Sims, Tom Smith, Dan Stevenson (GK), Ian Stonebridge, Andy Taylor, Shane Tolley, Scott Walker, Andy Watkins, Martin Watts, Shane White, Stewart Yetton
Southern League Division One South & West Appearances & Goals
Jake Ash – 6 goals
Karl Baker – 0 goals
Joe Broad – 3 goals
Matt Bye – 1 goal
Dan Clay – 0 goals
Sam Cooper – 0 goals
Liam Eddy – 5 goals
Matt Hockley – 3 goals
Marcus Martin – 7 goals
Barry McConnell – 3 goals
Joe McQuade – 0 goals
Graeme Power – 1 goal
Chris Reski – 0 goals
Martin Rice (GK) – 40 apps (40 starts – 0 subs) – 1 goal
Sims – 0 goals
Tom Smith – 6 goals
Dan Stevenson (GK) – 0 goals
Ian Stonebridge – 3 goals
Andy Taylor – 4 goals
Shane Tolley – 3 goals
Scott Walker – 12 goals
Andy Watkins – 23 goals
Martin Watts – 5 goals
Shane White – 7 apps (7 starts – 0 subs) – 0 goals
Stewart Yetton – 42 apps – 32 goals
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