The 2010-2011 season was an interesting tussle for the top spot between Salisbury City and ourselves, but with Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Les Afful and marquee signing Barry Hayles in attack, Truro City were never going to be outgunned. City had to win their last seven games of the season to be guaranteed champions and they did just that, winning the league by 4 points from Hednesford Town and 8 points from Salisbury City who slumped to a third place finish, thus being promoted to the Football Conference South – the highest league a Cornish club has ever participated in!
What a title race…
Southern League Premier
Alex Jeannin joins as a free agent – 19 Jul
Steve Adams joins as a free agent – 28 Jul
1 – Chesham United (H) L 0-3 Sat 14 Aug
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Alex Jeannin, Arran Pugh, Jake Ash, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Dan Clay, Stewart Yetton, Les Afful, Dan Smith
Subs Used – Marcus Martin, Steve Adams, Martin Watts
Truro City started their Southern Premier League season with a disappointing three-goal loss at home to Chesham United. After keeping Chesham at bay in the first half, the Tigers capitulated after the break. Steve Wales opened the scoring for Chesham on 49 minutes, with Gabriel Fanibuyan adding a second. As the match approached full-time, Wales then hit a second to wrap up all three points for the visitors. BBC Sport
2 – Evesham United (A) W 4-3 (Watkins 35, Ash 52, Taylor 69, Afful 86) Tue 17 Aug
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Alex Jeannin, Lee Hodges, Jake Ash, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Marcus Martin, Steve Adams, Andy Watkins, Dan Smith
Subs Used – Arran Pugh, Les Afful, Stewart Yetton
Truro City beat Evesham United in a seven-goal thriller to secure their first win of the Southern Premier League season. Andy Watkins put City in front on 35 minutes, before two goals from Roley Agbor shortly after half-time turned it around to give Evesham the lead. Jake Ash and Andy Taylor then struck to make it 3-2 to the visitors. Evesham’s Justin Nisbett levelled the score, before Les Afful hit the winner for Truro on 86 minutes. BBC Sport
3 – Bedford Town (A) D 1-1 (Jeannin 65) 21 Aug
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Alex Jeannin, Lee Hodges, Arran Pugh, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Marcus Martin, Steve Adams, Andy Watkins, Dan Smith
Subs Used – Les Afful, Stewart Yetton, Dan Clay
Truro City picked up a valuable away point as they came from behind to draw with Bedford Town in the Southern Premier League. The home side went in front through Craig Daniel on 10 minutes but an Alex Jeannin free-kick after 65 minutes ensured Truro a share of the spoils. Boss Lee Hodges told BBC Radio Cornwall: “We’ve two home games now and have to start getting three points. We’ve had a bit of everything, but hopefully we can get more wins now.” BBC Sport
4 – Bashley (H) W 2-1 (Smith, McConnell pen) Tue 24 Aug
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Lee Hodges, Arran Pugh, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Steve Adams, Les Afful, Andy Watkins, Dan Smith
Subs Used – Dan Clay, Stewart Yetton
Truro City recorded their first home win of the Southern Premier League season as they narrowly beat Bashley 2-1 at Treyew Road. City took a two-goal lead as Dan Smith and Barry McConnell (penalty) scored either side of half-time. As the game headed into injury-time, Bashley picked up a late consolation goal, with Adam Roberts the scorer in the 92nd minute. BBC Sport
5 – Oxford City (H) W 2-1 (Watkins 17, Adams 82) Sat 28 Aug
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Lee Hodges, Steve Adams, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Dan Clay, Les Afful, Andy Watkins, Dan Smith
Sub Used – Stewart Yetton
6 – Tiverton Town (A) W 2-1 (McConnell pen, pen) Mon 30 Aug
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Lee Hodges, Joe Broad, Steve Adams, Andy Taylor, Dan Clay, Les Afful, Andy Watkins, Dan Smith
Subs Used – Jake Ash, Stewart Yetton
Truro City have moved into third place in the Southern Premier League after their third 2-1 victory in a row. The Tigers beat Tiverton Town at Ladysmead thanks to two Barry McConnell penalties, with Adam Mortimer getting the goal for the home side. On Saturday, Truro were 2-1 winners over Oxford City at home, while last Tuesday they beat Bashley by the same scoreline at Treyew Road. BBC Sport
Position – 3rd
7 – Hednesford Town (H) W 1-0 (Yetton 80) 4 Sep
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Lee Hodges, Steve Adams, Joe Broad, Les Afful, Dan Clay, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Dan Smith
Sub Used – Marcus Martin
Truro City continued their bright start to the season with a hard fought win over Hednesford Town at Treyew Road. After a goalless first-half, City sprung into life after the break and were rewarded with a goal in the 80th minute from Stewart Yetton. The striker popped up to bundle the ball home after Andy Watkins broke into the Hednesford area. The win keeps City third in the Southern Premier League, level on points with second-placed Chesham. BBC Sport
Position – 3rd
8 – Hemel Hempstead Town (A) D 1-1 (Watts 8) 18 Sep
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Lee Hodges, Steve Adams, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Dan Clay, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Dan Smith
Sub Used – Marcus Martin
Truro City were held to an away draw in Hertfordshire by hardworking Hemel Hempstead Town. The Tigers started the Southern Premier League fixture brightly, taking an early lead through a Martin Watts free-kick after only eight minutes. But Hemel were quickly back on level terms, Dennis Fennemore providing the equaliser in the 18th minute. Both sides pressed for the winner in the second half, but the match ended in a stalemate. The result leaves Truro fourth in the league standings, while Hemel Hempstead drop down to seventh. BBC Sport
Position – 4th
Barry Hayles joins as a free agent on a one-month non-contract basis – 21 Sep
9 – Banbury United (H) W 1-0 (Smith 70) 2 Oct
Team – Tom Brooks (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Lee Hodges, Steve Adams, Dan Clay, Andy Taylor, Marcus Martin, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Les Afful
Subs Used – Barry Hayles, Dan Smith, Joe Broad
Truro City picked up a hard-fought home win over Banbury United on their return to Southern Premier League action. Having gone out of the FA Cup against Maidenhead last weekend, the Tigers bounced back with a victory thanks to a 70th minute strike from Dan Smith. The win moves the Tigers up to fourth in the league standings, having taken 20 points from 9 games, while Banbury slip to 16th. BBC Sport
Position – 4th
10 – Swindon Supermarine (A) W 2-0 (Watkins 18, OG) Wed 6 Oct
Team – Tom Brooks (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Lee Hodges, Steve Adams, Dan Clay, Andy Taylor, Marcus Martin, Les Afful, Andy Watkins, Dan Smith
Subs Used – Barry Hayles, Joe Broad
Truro City moved up to second in the Southern Premier League following their comfortable victory at Swindon Supermarine. Andy Watkins gave the Tigers the lead after 18 minutes and Truro secured the win when Matt Robinson put the ball in his own net in the second half. The result means City have now won eight of their 10 league games played. Meanwhile, Lee Hodges has indicated he is looking at striker Barry Hayles to sign a longer deal at the club. The former Fulham and Plymouth Argyle striker joined on a free transfer last month, but has so far failed to score for the Tigers. BBC Sport
Position – 2nd
11 – Halesowen Town (H) W 6-0 (Smith 14, 61, Martin 28, 64, Watkins 47, Hayles 80) 9 Oct
Team – Tom Brooks (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Lee Hodges, Steve Adams, Dan Clay, Andy Taylor, Marcus Martin, Barry Hayles, Andy Watkins, Dan Smith
Subs Used – Stewart Yetton, Joe Broad
Truro boss Lee Hodges was delighted to see his side go level on points at the top of the Southern Premier League by beating Halesowen 6-0. But he counselled caution, saying: “It’s 11 games in, so there’s still an awful long way to go. The boys have all played their part and everyone’s going to get their opportunity at some point.” Dan Smith and Marcus Martin grabbed two goals each, and Andy Watkins and Barry Hayles scored, as Truro romped home. Hayles’ goal was his first in White Tigers colours. The visitors were handicapped when goalkeeper Mark Fullwood picked up a knee injury and had to be replaced by defender Nick Milton, but Truro capitalised fully on their opponents’ misfortune. Truro are now joint second in the table, behind leaders Cambridge City only on goal difference. BBC Sport
Position – 2nd
12 – Cirencester Town (A) W 3-0 (Watts, Martin, Hayles) 12 Oct
Team – Tom Brooks (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Lee Hodges, Steve Adams, Dan Clay, Andy Taylor, Marcus Martin, Barry Hayles, Andy Watkins, Dan Smith
Sub Used – Les Afful
13 – Leamington (A) L 2-3 (Watkins 33, Hayles 38) 23 Oct
Team – Tom Brooks (GK), Barry McConnell, Alex Jeannin, Lee Hodges, Steve Adams, Dan Clay, Andy Taylor, Marcus Martin, Barry Hayles, Andy Watkins, Dan Smith
Subs Used – Joe Broad, Stewart Yetton, Les Afful
Truro City slipped to their second loss of the season as they were frustrated by a battling Leamington side. Leamington took the lead on 12 minutes, Richard Batchelor heading home from the edge of the area. An own goal from Alex Jeannin put Leamington 2-0 up, before strikes from Andy Watkins and Barry Hayles brought Truro back onto level terms. On the stroke of half-time, Leamington were awarded a penalty for pushing, with Matt Lewis coolly slotting home. Truro pushed for the equaliser in the second period but Leamington’s defence held firm to secure all three points. BBC Sport
14 – Brackley Town (H) W 1-0 (Hayles 90) 6 Nov
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Arran Pugh, Steve Adams, Dan Clay, Andy Taylor, Marcus Martin, Barry Hayles, Andy Watkins, Dan Smith
Subs Used – Les Afful, Joe Broad, Stewart Yetton
15 – Chippenham Town (H) W 5-0 (Yetton 30, 54, Watkins 41, 59, Afful 76) 9 Nov
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Arran Pugh, Steve Adams, Dan Clay, Andy Taylor, Joe Broad, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Dan Smith
Subs Used – Scott Walker, Jake Ash, Les Afful
Truro City have gone two points clear at the top of the Southern Premier League after beating Chippenham Town 5-0 at Treyew Road. Stewart Yetton opened the scoring for City just after the half-hour mark, with Andy Watkins adding the second shortly before the break. Yetton and Watkins both struck again to make it 4-0 after 60 minutes, with Les Afful adding the fifth late on. Truro have a two-point lead over Salisbury, who have a game in hand. BBC Sport
16 – Didcot Town (A) W 3-0 (Yetton 16, 30, Smith 87) 13 Nov
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Arran Pugh, Steve Adams, Dan Clay, Andy Taylor, Joe Broad, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Dan Smith
Subs Used – Les Afful, Barry Hayles, Alex Jeannin
Truro City moved four points clear at the top of the Southern Premier League after beating Didcot Town 3-0. Two first-half goals from Truro striker Stewart Yetton put the visitors firmly in control at the break. A third from Dan Smith shortly after the restart made sure Lee Hodges’ men came away with all three points. Truro are now four points ahead of second-placed Salisbury City who are the next visitors to Treyew Road for a top-of-the-table clash. BBC Sport
17 – Salisbury City (H) D 1-1 (Martin 90 + 7 pen) 16 Nov
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Arran Pugh, Steve Adams, Dan Clay, Andy Taylor, Joe Broad, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Dan Smith
Subs Used – Les Afful, Barry Hayles, Marcus Martin
A 90th-minute Marcus Martin penalty earned Truro City a point from their Southern Premier League top-of-the-table home clash with Salisbury City. Strong winds and heavy rain made conditions difficult for both sides. But Salisbury took the lead on 65 minutes when Josh Casey scored direct from a wind-assisted corner. Truro kept pushing and were rewarded with Martin’s last-gasp equaliser after referee Richard Hulme ruled that Andy Watkins had been pushed by Ryan Brett. The result at Treyew Road maintained Truro’s four-point lead over second-placed Salisbury at the top of the table. BBC Sport
18 – Stourbridge (H) W 3-1 (Hayles 36, Watkins 60, Martin 87) 27 Nov
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Arran Pugh, Steve Adams, Dan Clay, Andy Taylor, Joe Broad, Barry Hayles, Andy Watkins, Les Afful
Sub Used – Marcus Martin
Truro City have moved seven points clear at the top of the Southern Premier League after coming from behind to beat Stourbridge at Treyew Road. The visitors went ahead through Ryan Rowe, the striker pouncing to put his side 1-0 up on 32 minutes. Barry Hayles pulled the Tigers back on terms shortly afterwards, and the sides went in 1-1 at the break. Andy Watkins put Truro ahead on the hour mark, before Marcus Martin secured the points with an 87th minute goal. BBC Sport
19 – Oxford City (A) D 1-1 (Martin 45 pen) 11 Dec
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Arran Pugh, Steve Adams, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Marcus Martin, Barry Hayles, Andy Watkins, Les Afful
Sub Used – Dan Smith
Truro City remain five points clear at the top of the Southern Premier League after drawing at Oxford City. Both goals came in a flurry immediately before half-time, Oxford’s Lee Steele striking first on 44 minutes. But, just over a minute later, Truro were level, Marcus Martin slotting home a penalty for the visitors. The result puts Truro on 43 points from 19 games, five ahead of second-placed Salisbury who still have two games in hand on the Cornish club. Oxford are 18th in the standings, with 16 points from 20 matches. BBC Sport
20 – Weymouth (A) W 4-0 (Watkins 20, Martin 31, 43, Taylor 33) 27 Dec
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Arran Pugh, Steve Adams, Dan Clay, Les Afful, Marcus Martin, Barry Hayles, Andy Watkins, Dan Smith
Subs Used – Andy Taylor, Scott Walker, Joe Broad
Truro City are now five points clear at the top of the Southern Premier League after a convincing win at Weymouth. Marcus Martin struck twice for the Tigers, with the other goals coming from Andy Watkins and Andy Taylor. The victory puts Truro onto 46 points from 20 league games, having won 14 of their matches so far this season. Salisbury City remain second in the league standings on 41 points, however they still have two games in hand over the Cornish club. BBC Sport
Position – 1st
21 – Tiverton Town (H) W 3-0 (Martin x2, Hayles) 3 Jan
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Arran Pugh, Steve Adams, Dan Clay, Andy Taylor, Marcus Martin, Barry Hayles, Andy Watkins, Dan Smith
Subs Used – Jake Ash, Scott Walker, Joe Broad
22 – Hemel Hempstead Town (H) W 3-0 (Smith 32, Watkins, Watts) 8 Jan
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Arran Pugh, Steve Adams, Dan Clay, Andy Taylor, Marcus Martin, Barry Hayles, Andy Watkins, Dan Smith
Subs Used – Joe Broad, Stewart Yetton, Alex Jeannin
Truro City produced a dominant home display to beat Hemel Hempstead and maintain their eight point lead at the top of the Southern Premier League. After controlling the opening exchanges the Tigers were rewarded with a goal for Dan Smith in the 32nd minute. Hemel Hempstead came out stronger after the break, but an Andy Watkins goal midway through the half reasserted Truro’s grip on the game. Truro wrapped up the win thanks to a late strike from Martin Watts. The result moves Truro onto 55 points from 22 games, with second-placed Salisbury City still eight points behind following their 2-1 win over Hednesford Town. BBC Sport
23 – Hednesford Town (A) L 0-1 Sat 15 Jan
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Arran Pugh, Steve Adams, Dan Clay, Andy Taylor, Joe Broad, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Dan Smith
Subs Used – Jake Ash, Scott Walker
Truro City lost their first league game since last October as they were undone by a hard working Hednesford Town. The Southern Premier League leaders found life difficult on a heavy pitch, with an Andy Watkins shot their best chance of a scrappy first period. Hednesford took the lead on 70 minutes as Danny Quinn volleyed the ball into the left hand corner of City’s goal. Truro pressed hard for an equaliser, but the home side kept their discipline to hold out for the win. Despite the defeat, Truro remain top of the league standings, with an eight point advantage over second-placed Salisbury City. BBC Sport
24 – Evesham United (H) D 1-1 (Martin 52) Sat 22 Jan
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Arran Pugh, Steve Adams, Dan Clay, Andy Taylor, Joe Broad, Stewart Yetton, Marcus Martin, Dan Smith
Subs Used – Jake Ash, Scott Walker
An injury-time equaliser rescued a point for Evesham away at Southern Premier League leaders Truro. After a goalless first-half, the Tigers took the lead through skipper Marcus Martin on 52 minutes. Truro failed to push on and make the points safe, and as the match wore on, Evesham’s confidence grew. The visitors finally got their reward in the sixth minute of injury-time, midfielder James Blake firing home to ensure a share of the spoils. BBC Sport
Position – 1st
25 – Cambridge City (A) W 1-0 (Yetton 16) 25 Jan
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Arran Pugh, Steve Adams, Dan Clay, Andy Taylor, Joe Broad, Stewart Yetton, Marcus Martin, Dan Smith
Sub Used – Jake Ash
Southern Premier League leaders Truro City have moved nine points clear at the top of the table with a slender away victory at Cambridge City. Stewart Yetton’s 16th minute goal was enough to see the Tigers claim their first away victory of 2011. Manager Lee Hodges told BBC Radio Cornwall: “From the word go the boys came out flying. We closed Cambridge down and caused them problems.” BBC Sport
26 – Chesham United (A) L 0-1 Sat 29 Jan
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Arran Pugh, Steve Adams, Dan Clay, Andy Taylor, Joe Broad, Stewart Yetton, Marcus Martin, Dan Smith
Subs Used – Scott Walker, Barry Hayles, Les Afful
Truro City saw their lead at the top of the Zamaretto Premier League cut to five points with a narrow defeat at fourth-placed Chesham. The visitors were dealt a blow on the stroke of the interval when captain Marcus Martin saw red for two bookings. Chesham’s winner came 11 minutes after the break, as Danny Talbot’s pass split the Truro defence and found Leon Archer, who shot low into the corner. It was Truro’s second league defeat in four matches. Second-placed Salisbury City, who drew 0-0 at Stourbridge, have four games in hand. BBC Sport
27 – Cirencester Town (H) W 2-0 (Watts 58, Afful 80) Tue 1 Feb
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Arran Pugh, Steve Adams, Dan Clay, Andy Taylor, Joe Broad, Stewart Yetton, Marcus Martin, Dan Smith
Subs Used – Les Afful, Jake Ash, Scott Walker
Truro City maintained their five-point lead at the top of the Southern Premier League following their 2-0 victory over Cirencester Town. Martin Watts opened the scoring for the home side on 58 minutes with a stunning solo effort. Les Afful, who has recently returned to the side following an illness, sealed the victory with a strike 10 minutes from time. BBC Sport
28 – Bedford Town (H) L 0-1 5 Feb
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Arran Pugh, Steve Adams, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Marcus Martin, Stewart Yetton, Barry Hayles, Les Afful
Sub Used – Jake Ash
Southern Premier League leaders Truro City were surprisingly beaten by a single goal at home to Bedford Town. Jermaine Ivy scored the only goal just before half-time, taking advantage of a mistake by goalkeeper Martin Rice. Truro had a chance to level a minute from time, but Barry Hayles’ cross was headed wide by Stewart Yetton. City, who have lost two of their last three matches, remain five points clear at the top, but second-placed Salisbury now have five games in hand. BBC Sport
29 – Bashley (A) L 1-2 (Hayles 4) 12 Feb
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Arran Pugh, Steve Adams, Dan Clay, Andy Taylor, Joe Broad, Les Afful, Barry Hayles, Scott Walker
Subs Used – Jake Ash, Stewart Yetton, Dan Smith
Truro City remain top of the Southern Premier League despite losing 2-1 away at Bashley. Barry Hayles gave the visitors an early lead, skilfully steering the ball home in the fourth minute. Bashley equalised in the 21st minute through Mike Gamble before Dave Allen headed the winner on 65 minutes. The Tigers retain their position at the top of the league following second-placed Salisbury City’s 2-0 loss at lowly Weymouth. BBC Sport
30 – Salisbury City (A) W 6-0 (Taylor 23, Hayles 34, 76, 90, Afful 88, 90) 22 Feb
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Martin Watts, Arran Pugh, Steve Adams, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Marcus Martin, Stewart Yetton, Barry Hayles, Jake Ash
Subs Used – Les Afful, Dan Smith
Truro City returned to the top of the Southern Premier League with an emphatic 6-0 win over title rivals Salisbury City. Former Plymouth Argyle striker Barry Hayles netted a hat-trick for the visitors as they dominated proceedings at the Raymond McEnhill Stadium. Substitute Les Afful scored twice with Andy Taylor the other name on the scoresheet for Truro. The win puts Truro one point ahead of Salisbury at the top of the table. The Cornish outfit are on 62 points from 30 matches, while Salisbury have 61 points, having played only 28 games. BBC Sport
Position – 1st
31 – Stourbridge (A) D 2-2 (Taylor 20, Ash 27) 26 Feb
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Alex Jeannin, Arran Pugh, Steve Adams, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Marcus Martin, Stewart Yetton, Barry Hayles, Jake Ash
Subs Used – Les Afful, Dan Smith
Southern Premier League leaders Truro City were left frustrated as they were held to a draw by a battling Stourbridge side. The Tigers went ahead after 20 minutes when Andy Taylor fired the ball home from the edge of the box. The visitors doubled their lead shortly afterwards, Jake Ash latching onto a Marcus Martin cross. But Stourbridge fought back with goals from Liam Broadhurst and Ryan Rowe to take a share of the spoils. The result moves Truro two points clear of Salisbury at the top of the table. BBC Sport
Position – 1st
Wayne Carlisle joins as a free agent – 4 Mar
32 – Cambridge City (H) W 2-0 (Hayles 54, 59) 5 Mar
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Alex Jeannin, Arran Pugh, Steve Adams, Joe Broad, Andy Taylor, Stewart Yetton, Marcus Martin, Barry Hayles, Jake Ash
Subs Used – Les Afful, Dan Smith
Truro City have returned to the top of the Southern Premier League with victory over Cambridge City. Both of Truro’s goals came in a five-minute spell after the break, veteran striker Barry Hayles netting twice for the home side. The win moves the Tigers one point above title rivals Salisbury, who drew 1-1 with Didcot Town. BBC Sport
Position – 1st
33 – Brackley Town (A) L 2-3 (Hayles 7, McConnell 79 pen) 12 Mar
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Alex Jeannin, Arran Pugh, Steve Adams, Wayne Carlisle, Andy Taylor, Marcus Martin, Joe Broad, Barry Hayles, Jake Ash
Subs Used – Les Afful, Dan Smith, Stewart Yetton
Truro City’s Southern Premier League title bid suffered a setback as they lost 3-2 at Brackley Town. Barry Hayles gave the Tigers a seventh minute lead, which was quickly cancelled out by a Tom Kemp strike. Josh Green put Brackley ahead shortly after the break, before a Barry McConnell penalty levelled things up. With both sides pressing for the winner it was Brackley who took their chance, Michael Chennells steering the ball home with less than five minutes left. The result leaves Truro five points adrift of league leaders Salisbury City, who have a game in hand. BBC Sport
Position – 2nd
34 – Didcot Town (H) W 2-1 (Hayles 9, Pugh 79) 19 Mar
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Scott Walker, Arran Pugh, Steve Adams, Jake Ash, Wayne Carlisle, Marcus Martin, Les Afful, Barry Hayles, Dan Smith
Subs Used – Andy Taylor, Stewart Yetton
Truro City closed the gap on Southern Premier League leaders Salisbury to two points with a 2-1 victory over struggling Didcot Town at Treyew Road. The home side went ahead in the ninth minute, Scott Walker’s left wing cross was met by the head of Barry Hayles. Les Afful’s chip nearly made it two, before David Lawrence controlled a long ball to level from the edge of the box. Truro’s second arrived 11 minutes from time as Arran Pugh’s header from a long ball into the box secured the victory. BBC Sport
35 – Halesowen Town (A) W 3-0 (Afful 31, Taylor 59, McConnell 73) 26 Mar
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Scott Walker, Arran Pugh, Steve Adams, Jake Ash, Andy Taylor, Marcus Martin, Les Afful, Barry Hayles, Dan Smith
Subs Used – Joe Broad, Stewart Yetton, Dan Clay
Truro City kept the pressure on Southern Premier League leaders Salisbury with a 3-0 win at Halesowen. Les Afful opened the scoring for the Tigers before Andy Taylor doubled the visitors advantage. Barry McConnell got City’s third to wrap up all three points and move the Tigers to within two of Salisbury. Salisbury’s match at Brackley Town was abandoned in the 83rd minute with the league leaders winning 3-2, although the result will not stand. BBC Sport
36 – Swindon Supermarine (H) W 7-2 (OG 6, Hayles 32, 34, 63 pen, Smith 48, Martin 66, Taylor 89) 2 Apr
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Scott Walker, Arran Pugh, Steve Adams, Jake Ash, Andy Taylor, Marcus Martin, Les Afful, Barry Hayles, Dan Smith
Subs Used – Joe Broad, Dan Clay, Stewart Yetton
Truro City returned to the top of the Southern Premier League with an emphatic win over Swindon Supermarine. An early own goal from Matt Robinson gave Truro the lead, quickly cancelled out by a David Murphy equaliser. Veteran striker Barry Hayles then struck twice to give Truro a 3-1 half-time advantage. Hayles completed his hat-trick, adding to goals from Dan Smith, Marcus Martin and Andy Taylor as Truro ran riot – David Murphy scoring late for Marine. The win moves Truro above Salisbury City on goal difference, their title rivals having been held to a 2-2 draw at Oxford City. BBC Sport
Position – 1st
37 – Chippenham Town (A) W 2-1 (Martin 82, Taylor 90) 9 Apr
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Scott Walker, Steve Adams, Jake Ash, Andy Taylor, Marcus Martin, Les Afful, Barry Hayles, Dan Smith, Andy Watkins
Sub Used – Dan Clay
Truro City came back from a goal down against Chippenham to pick up a vital win in the chase for promotion from the Southern Premier League. After a goalless first half James Guthrie put Chippenham ahead in the 73rd minute at Hardenhuish Park. Truro equalised through Marcus Martin, before Andy Taylor struck in the 90th minute to give the Cornish outfit all three points. Truro are now three points clear at the top with only three games to play. Second-placed Salisbury City lost ground on the Tigers as they went down 3-0 at home to Evesham United. BBC Sport
38 – Leamington (H) W 3-1 (Afful 49, 87, Taylor 77) 16 Apr
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Scott Walker, Arran Pugh, Steve Adams, Jake Ash, Andy Taylor, Marcus Martin, Les Afful, Barry Hayles, Dan Smith
Truro City edged closer to the Southern League Premier Division title as they staged a stunning second-half comeback to beat Leamington. The hosts trailed 1-0 at half-time as Nick Stanley’s free-kick went in off City midfielder Steve Adams. But four minutes into the second half Les Afful hammered home an equaliser and Andy Taylor netted from 12-yards out to make it 2-1. Afful added his second to leave City on the cusp of promotion. BBC Sport
39 – Banbury United (A) W 3-0 (Afful 19, Hayles 64, Watkins 85) 23 Apr
Team – Martin Rice (GK), Barry McConnell, Scott Walker, Arran Pugh, Steve Adams, Jake Ash, Andy Taylor, Marcus Martin, Les Afful, Barry Hayles, Dan Clay
Subs Used – Joe Broad, Andy Watkins, Stewart Yetton
Truro City will play in the Blue Square South next season after clinching their fifth promotion in six seasons with a 3-0 win over Banbury United. The result puts City in an unassailable position at the top of the Southern Premier League with one game remaining. Les Afful opened the scoring for Truro in the 19th minute, latching onto a Barry Hayles flick. Hayles then scored the second, with Andy Watkins grabbing a third late-on to the delight of the visiting fans. Truro end their season against Weymouth at Treyew Road on Easter Monday, where they will be presented with the Southern Premier League trophy. Manager Lee Hodges told BBC Radio Cornwall: “It’s a great way to finish the season, to be crowned champions with a game to go is a fantastic achievement by everyone at the club. The fans have been brilliant, when you’re sitting there watching the game and you can hear the fans shouting everyone’s name, it’s fantastic. The boys have been brilliant and I love working with them – they’re a great set of lads and this is a great place to be at the moment.” BBC Sport
Position – CHAMPIONS!!!
40 – Weymouth (H) W 3-2 (Martin 4, Walker 20 pen, Broad 84) Mon 25 Apr
Team – Tom Brooks (GK), Barry McConnell, Scott Walker, Arran Pugh, Steve Adams, Jake Ash, Andy Taylor, Marcus Martin, Les Afful, Barry Hayles, Dan Clay
Subs Used – Joe Broad, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins
Truro ended their promotion winning season with a 3-2 win over Weymouth in the final game of their Southern Premier League campaign. Marcus Martin opened the scoring for City in the fourth minute, Lee Smith equalising for Weymouth. Scott Walker put Truro back in front with a 20th minute penalty to give Truro a 2-1 lead at the break. A Barry McConnell own goal put Weymouth back on terms, before Joe Broad’s late strike gave the hosts all three points. BBC Sport
2010/2011 Squad – Steve Adams, Les Afful, Jake Ash, Joe Broad, Tom Brooks (GK), Wayne Carlisle, Dan Clay, Barry Hayles, Lee Hodges, Alex Jeannin, Marcus Martin, Barry McConnell, Arran Pugh, Martin Rice (GK), Dan Smith, Andy Taylor, Scott Walker, Andy Watkins, Martin Watts, Stewart Yetton
Southern League Premier Appearances & Goals
Steve Adams 40 apps (39 starts – 1 sub) – 1 goal
Les Afful (19 starts) – 9 goals
Jake Ash (13 starts) – 2 goals
Joe Broad (24 starts) – 1 goal
Tom Brooks – 6 apps (6 starts – 0 subs) – 0 goals (4 clean sheets)
Wayne Carlisle (2 starts) – 0 goals
Dan Clay (26 starts) – 0 goals
Barry Hayles (22 starts) – 18 goals
Lee Hodges (12 starts) – 0 goals
Alex Jeannin (7 starts) – 1 goal
Marcus Martin (28 starts) – 14 goals
Barry McConnell – 40 apps (40 starts – 0 subs) – 5 goals
Arran Pugh (29 starts) – 1 goal
Martin Rice – 34 apps (34 starts – 0 subs) – 0 goals (13 clean sheets)
Dan Smith (29 starts) – 7 goals
Andy Taylor (37 starts) – 8 goals
Scott Walker (8 starts) – 1 goal
Andy Watkins (23 starts) – 11 goals
Martin Watts (26 starts) – 4 goals
Stewart Yetton – 33 apps (16 starts – 17 subs) – 6 goals
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