Cornwall Charity Cup

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The Cornwall Charity Cup was given to the county by Truro City on the 2nd of September 1905. The cup had initially been presented to Truro City FC by Sir Edwin Durning Lawrence, Bart, M. P. for charitable purposes and in turn Truro City FC gave the cup to the Cornwall County Football Association. The cup is a prestigious one, standing nearly two feet high without the pedestal, and one foot in width, and it’s design is in the Queen Anne pattern.

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Truro City’s Cornwall Charity Cup record

1905-1906 – Final

1906-1907 – 1st Round

1907-1908 –

1908-1909 – 1st Round

1909-1910 – Final

1910-1911 – Final

1911-1912 – WINNERS

1912-1913 – Final

1913-1914 – Final

1914-1915 – WAS NOT HELD DUE TO WORLD WAR

1915-1916 – WAS NOT HELD DUE TO WORLD WAR

1916-1917 – WAS NOT HELD DUE TO WORLD WAR

1917-1918 – WAS NOT HELD DUE TO WORLD WAR

1918-1919 – WAS NOT HELD DUE TO WORLD WAR

1919-1920 – WINNERS

1920-1921 – 2nd, Western Division

1921-1922 – 1st Round

1922-1923 – 1st Round

1923-1924 – DID NOT ENTER

1924-1925 – Final

1925-1926 – WINNERS

1926-1927 – Semi-Final

1927-1928 – 1st Round

1928-1929 – WINNERS

1929-1930 – WINNERS

1930-1931 – WINNERS

1931-1932 – Semi-Final

1932-1933 – WINNERS

1933-1934 –

1934-1935 – Semi-Final

1935-1936 – Semi-Final

1936-1937 – 2nd Round

1937-1938 – Final

1938-1939 – 1st Round

1939-1940 – WAS NOT HELD DUE TO WORLD WAR II

1940-1941 – WAS NOT HELD DUE TO WORLD WAR II

1941-1942 – WAS NOT HELD DUE TO WORLD WAR II

1942-1943 – WAS NOT HELD DUE TO WORLD WAR II

1943-1944 – WAS NOT HELD DUE TO WORLD WAR II

1944-1945 – WAS NOT HELD DUE TO WORLD WAR II

1945-1946 – Semi-Final

1946-1947 –

1947-1948 – 1st Round

1948-1949 –

1949-1950 – WINNERS

1950-1951 – 1st Round

1951-1952 – 2nd Round

1952-1953 – 3rd Round

1953-1954 – 1st Round

1954-1955 – 1st Round

1955-1956 – Quarter-Final

1956-1957 – Quarter-Final

1957-1958 – Final

1958-1959 – 1st Round

1959-1960 – 1st Round

1960-1961 – 1st Round

1961-1962 – Semi-Final

1962-1963 – Quarter-Final

1963-1964 – 1st Round (Replay)

1964-1965 – WINNERS

1965-1966 – Quarter-Final

1966-1967 – Final

1967-1968 – Semi-Final

1968-1969 – 1st Round

1969-1970 – DID NOT ENTER

1970-1971 –

1971-1972 – DID NOT ENTER

1972-1973 – 1st Round

1973-1974 – Quarter-Final

1974-1975 – 1st Round

1975-1976 –

1976-1977 – 1st Round

1977-1978 – 1st Round

1978-1979 – 1st Round

1979-1980 – 2nd Round

1980-1981 – WINNERS

1981-1982 – 1st Round

1982-1983 –

1983-1984 – Quarter-Final

1984-1985 –

1985-1986 – 1st Round

1986-1987 – Quarter-Final

1987-1988 –

1988-1989 –

1989-1990 – Quarter-Final

1990-1991 – WAS NOT HELD

1991-1992 – WAS NOT HELD

1992-1993 – WAS NOT HELD

1993-1994 – WAS NOT HELD

1994-1995 – WAS NOT HELD

1995-1996 – Quarter-Final

1996-1997 – Quarter-Final

1997-1998 – 1st Round

1998-1999 –

1999-2000 – 1st Round

2000-2001 – 1st Round

2001-2002 – Quarter-Final

2002-2003 – Final

2003-2004 –

2004-2005 –

2005-2006 – 1st Round

2006-2007 –

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1905-1906

1st Round – Newquay (A) W 2-1 (Scantlebury, Palmer) Sat 20 Jan

Contrary to expectations, Truro City defeated Newquay on Saturday in the Cornwall Charity Cup, and by so doing lowered the homesters’ record of not having been beaten this season. The result was all the more surprising to the followers of the “all reds” inasmuch as the game took place on the Newquay enclosure, and that Truro took with them a very weakened team, no less than four or five substitutes having to be found, owing to the absence of regular players. On the other hand, Chegwidden was unable to play for Newquay, Matthews filling the vacancy. Taking the game on the whole, Truro did not deserve to win, and in my opinion a draw would have been a better index of the merits of the two teams. There was not much scientific football shown on either side, especially on the attack, and Truro have to thank four or five men only that they have passed on to another round. The visiting team having won the toss commenced operations up hill with a strong breeze behind them, and for a time the combination of the front rank fairly nonplussed the Newquayites. Several times the home goal was in danger, and before long Scantlebury sent in a beauty from the left wing, which found the corner of the net, thus early drawing first blood for the Reds. After this Newquay assumed the aggressive, and but for some good defensive play on the part of Nicholas and Bawden must have scored more than once. The Truro forwards coming away again, Palmer sent in a slow dropping shot from the right, which Waterhouse misjudged altogether, owing to the sun being in his eyes, and the City were thus two up. Just before the interval Bawden handled within the penalty area, and Goldsworthy taking the kick made no mistake about reducing the lead by one goal. On crossing over Newquay set themselves to work, and for nearly the whole of the second half Truro had an anxious time of it. What with the superb defence of the backs, however, coupled with the erratic and wretched shooting of the homesters, their goal remained intact, thus enabling them to retire victors by two goals to one. Newquay had very hard lines on more than one occasion, one of the shots striking the crossbar and rebounding into the field of play again. Had it been a few inches lower, a certain goal would have been the result. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

Semi-Final – Penzance Chiefs (Reserves) (H) W 2-0 (Fletcher, Prideaux) Fri 23 Mar Nicholas missed penalty

Truro City met Penzance Reserves at Truro on Friday in the Charity Cup semi-final, and, as was generally anticipated, retired winners by two goals to nil, thus qualifying themselves to play in the final at Bodmin to decide who shall hold the cup for the ensuing twelve months. The game on Friday was a typical cup-tie encounter, not much scientific football being shown, as all attempts at fancy play were met with a stubborn resistance on the part of the PZ’s. Indeed, until the Citizens altered their tactics and began to play the Reserves at their own game, the latter were having quite as much of the play as their opponents, and came near scoring on more than one occasion. In the second half, however, after Scantlebury had retired with an injured knee, there was only one team in it, Truro keeping the Pirates in their own half nearly all this portion of the game. Soon after the commencement of the game the Reserves assumed the aggressive, some good defensive play by Nicholas and Bawden keeping them out. Then the City forwards came away, and Palmer missed an easy chance of opening the score, as he had only the goalkeeper to beat when he sent over the bar. The same player also headed over from a corner a little later. Before the interval Pidwell rushed off on his own, and beat the home backs, Whitworth coming across and clearing in fine style. On changing over Truro soon lost Scantlebury, who injured his knee. Then Prideaux scored with a marvellous shot just after, while Nicholas missed a penalty. Coming to the players, Collett, in goal for Truro, had very little to do, and, therefore, it is impossible to judge of his form on the day’s play. Nicholas and Bawden, on the other hand, had their work cut out, especially in the first half; but both players were in sound form, and that accounted for the fact that Collett had so easy a time of it. In the half-back line, Gill was the pick, and this player worked hard all through the game with good effect. Pascoe also did well, whilst Whitworth, although a little erratic, put in some good work at times. The forwards, as a whole, were not up to their usual standard, and did not show that combination which one is so accustomed to seeing on the City ground. Fletcher, Palmer, and Prideaux were, if anything, the most prominent; whilst Ennor and Scantlebury played a fair game, the former improving very much in the second half. For Penzance, the best were Edwards, Beare, Rowe, Amor, Pidwell, and Sampson. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

Final – Torpoint (N) L 1-3 (Prideaux) Sat 21 Apr

Team – Collett (GK), Nicholas, Bawden, Palmer, Gill, Pascoe, Henry Prideaux, Ennor, Dixon, Scantlebury, Renny-Tailyour

The final tie for the Cornwall Charity Cup was played at Bodmin on Saturday, the contestants being Truro City and Torpoint, when, as was generally anticipated even by the most ardent supporters of the City team, victory resulted with Torpoint by 3 goals to 1. The Truro men, however, did not go under without a struggle, despite the disabilities they had to put up with in the way of selecting a team : and up to a quarter of an hour from the finish they gave the Torpointers quite as much as they themselves received. There was no doubt, however, but that the best team won, as the style of football Torpoint played was different altogether to what we are accustomed to see in West Cornwall, it being modelled more on professional lines than anything else. There was a very poor attendance for a final tie, but among those present was Viscount Clifden, who presented the cup to the winners after the match. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

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1906-1907

Western Division

1st Round – Penzance (A) L 0-1 Fri 19 Oct

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1907-1908

Camborne School of Mines (H) W 3-1 (Bawden, Romer x2) Fri 8 Nov

Team – Perry (GK), Nicholas, Cooper, Martin, Harwood, Teague, Kendall, John Wilton, Romer, Bawden, Scantlebury

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1908-1909

1st Round – Newquay (A) L 0-2 Sat 31 Oct J. Whitworth sent off

Team – Mitchell (GK), J. Whitworth, M. Whitworth, Angear, Harwood, Gill, Banham, Stevens, Vine, Palmer, Grose

Truro journeyed to Newquay on Saturday to play the “One and All” club in the first round of the Charity Cup, and when the final whistle blew had to acknowledge defeat by 2 goals to nil. Truro, having lost the toss, were set to play with the sun in their eyes and against the hill. They kicked off, but Newquay were the first to attack, H. Ennor getting past the visiting halves and giving to G. Chegwidden, but J. Whitworth cleared. Newquay still continued to press, until Vine worked up the hill, but his pass to Palmer went into touch. Truro got away finely, but Jenkin came to the rescue of his side, and cleared in style. Banham now injured his knee, but resumed again, though limping badly. Palmer got away on his own, but J. Hubber received his centre, and play was transferred to the City goal, until Truro, by a combined movement, once more got a footing in the Newquay territory, but Jenkin cleared. The play was of a fast order, and both ends were visited in turn. Palmer cleared a subsequent rush on the visitors’ goal, but Newquay returned, and Mitchell got rid of an awkward centre from Matthews. Harwood was fouled by H. Ennor, but the “free” proved fruitless. Carne fed his forwards beautifully, and Mitchell again saved well from Matthews, a fruitless corner resulting. By a good individual run Palmer was almost through, until James raced across and kicked to touch. Newquay got down the field, and M. Whitworth, in trying to clear, was bowled over by H. Ennor. This led to a scuffle between J. Whitworth and G. Chegwidden, and things were looking bad when the crowd broke in on the field of play. The home club officials soon had the ground cleared, and quietness was restored when the two offenders were ordered off the field. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

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1909-1910

1st Round – Truro Cathedral Rangers (A) W 2-1 (Wilton, Dunn) Sat 30 Oct

Team – Cooper (GK), Teague, Bawden, Angear, Pascoe, Martin, Brown, Wilton, Dunn, Palmer, Grose

Quarter-Final – Newquay (H) W 2-0 (Smith, Prideaux) Fri 3 Dec

Team – Perry (GK), Nicholas, Stephens, Angear, Pascoe, Teague, Smith, Brown, Henry Prideaux, Palmer, Bawden

At Truro on Friday, before a fair gate. Newquay started towards the entrance goal, against a strong wind. Truro got on the move and Teague put in a long shot, which Trebilcock cleared. Brown had a clear field, but through hesitancy he was cleverly robbed by Carne in the act of shooting. Prideaux hit the upright with a stinger and after a spell of defence Newquay made a fine burst, and Gill tried a shot which Nicholas cleared. Truro were up again, and Palmer centred, Smith putting the ball into the net. Truro forced three successive corners, Bawden hitting the upright with a beauty. Trebilcock saved brilliantly from Prideaux and Brown, and Smith ran through, but shot over. Newquay were awarded a free close in. Stephens cleared and sent out to Bawden, who passed to Prideaux in his own half, the latter darting through and putting the City two up with a clever goal. Newquay were threatening danger when Nicholas cleared, and Stephens kicked away a shot from Hubber. Half-time: Truro City, 2; Newquay 0. On resuming Newquay took up the attack, and from the half-way line H. Ennor put in a terrific shot which winded Perry. Prideaux was badly brought down by H. Ennor just outside the penalty area, and from the free Nicholas skimmed the upright. Newquay forced a corner, and J. Ennor put the ball into the net without a second player having touched the ball. Perry saved from Chegwidden and J. Ennor, and Nicholas sent Truro away, and Stephens sent in a grand shot which went over the crossbar. The visitors attacked for a time, and Nicholas charged down two good shots from J. Ennor. Truro had the better of the play in the closing stages, and Newquay rarely crossed the middle line. Time came with the result: Truro City, 2; Newquay, nil. Royal Cornwall Gazette

Semi-Final – Penzance (H) W 11-1 (Prideaux x2, Palmer x4, Grose, Nicholas, Laughland x2, Wilton) Fri 28 Jan

Team – Perry (GK), Bawden, Nicholas, Angear, Pascoe, Martin, Grose, Palmer, Henry Prideaux, Laughland, Wilton

Final – Torpoint (N) L 2-3 (Laughland, Grose) Sat 16 Apr

Team – Perry (GK), Bawden, Nicholas, Angear, Pascoe, Martin, Henry Prideaux, Laughland, Wilton, Palmer, Grose

The fiasco in the County Cup final a fortnight previous, which Torpoint won by the odd goal in three after extra time had been played, gave additional interest to the match at St Austell on Saturday in the final for the Charity Cup. The weather was bright and fine, but the ground was on the soft side, with a stiff breeze blowing across the field. The teams were at full strength, and Torpoint winning the toss, Truro were set to face the wind and sun, but in the first few minutes play was all in their favour, and Wilton and Prideaux beat the backs, the former shooting wide. Torpoint worked to the other end, and play was closely fought out in the City half till Laughland got away, and Hancock ran out and kicked away. W. Coaker slung the ball neatly across goal, but the inside men missed it, and Palmer dribbled beautifully half the length of the field and shot hard in, Hancock saving well. The City goal had a narrow escape after sound work by the Tyhee forwards, and Palmer again worked into goal, but Coaker headed out from under the bar. W. Coaker got away and centred neatly, Perry missing the ball, for Squires to walk it into the net after fifteen minutes play. Wilton, Palmer, and Laughland waltzed, through the defence, for Palmer to shoot wide with only the custodian to face. Truro had to face a spirited attack, and the backs were far from steady, Caddy skimming the bar with a nice shot. Palmer again eased the pressure, but Torpoint were soon back, and Pounds scored after clever exchanges. Both forward lines put in splendid dashes, but Torpoint were monopolising the attack, and several great shots just missed the mark. Truro got away with several dangerous rushes, but finished badly. Laughland was clear, when he was badly legged just outside the penalty area, and J. Coaker charged down a terrific shot a minute later. At half-time Torpoint led by 2 goals to nil. Soon after resumption Toms centred cleverly, and Perry fisted away at close range from W. Coaker. Palmer got clear of the backs, but was charged from behind, and the ball rolled wide. Play was of a scrambling nature, but Grose sent across a fine centre, and Laughland shot straight at Hancock, who saved soundly. Palmer was upset in goal, and from a corner Pounds scored. Truro were playing a disjointed game, and Perry had twice to handle. Martin sent Grose away, and Laughland seizing his centre, dribbled the ball into the net. Both ends were visited in turn, the City forwards improving, and Prideaux hit the side net with a warm shot, and a minute later struck the crossbar. Tyhee were outpointed, and Laughland charged down Coaker’s kick, but lost control of the ball, Hancock coming out and kicking away. Torpoint reesorted to kicking out, and Rounseville was cautioned, it was understood, for swearing at the linesman. Prideaux got across a nice centre, and Hancock failing to clear, Grose netted. Coaker and Tamblyn stopped brilliant dashes by the City forwards, who had Tyhee tied up, and Rounseville knocked Prideaux out with a nasty foul. The spectators rushed on the field, and Rounseville bolted, pursued by a crowd, and he had a rough handling before he gained the shelter of the grand stand. The game was delayed for half-an-hour, and on resuming Truro attacked persistently for the few minutes left for play, but could not score, and Torpoint won by three goals to two. Mr C. S. Goldman, M.P. for the United Borough, was present to hand the cup to the winning team, and a large crowd assembled in front of the grand stand, shouting “Truro’s cup,” “City have been robbed of it,” etc. After about ten minutes or quarter of an hour, the ceremony was abandoned, and the cup was returned to its case. Mr Goldman, with several of the county officials, went to the White Hart Hotel, and there the cup was presented – In handing it to Mr J. Coaker, the hon. member remarked on the splendid game he witnessed that day, and also on Easter Monday, between Truro City and Torpoint, and, referring to the regrettable incident that transpired on the field, said he personally thought the relations between the players and the spirit in which the game was played was really very friendly (hear, hear), and the incident would not have taken the serious turn it did but for the spectators getting on to the field, where they had no business. He had no doubt that the player who perhaps did what was irregular on the field regretted it more than anybody. He congratulated Torpoint on their scientific game, and paid a tribute to the plucky and spirited way in which Truro played, and to the manner in which they pulled up when three goals behind. Mr J. Coaker thanked Mr Goldman for presenting the trophy, which Torpoint had won, perhaps a little luckily. Truro played a really plucky game, and although three goals down, were never beaten. It was very unfortunate that there were no means of governing and controlling the crowd. Spectators heckled the players, and he believed that was the reason their left half-back broke down as he did. The City men played hard and fairly, and the fouls given against both sides must certainly be put down to the action of the crowd. – On the motion of Mr A. H. Luke, seconded by Major Cumberledge, Mr Goldman was thanked. Royal Cornwall Gazette

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1910-1911

Semi-Final – St Blazey (N) W 3-1 (Palmer x2, Prideaux) Sat 25 Feb

Team – Lugg (GK), Trounson, Pentecost, Martin, Matthews, Angear, Harwood, Palmer, Wilton, Laughland, Henry Prideaux

Final – Torpoint (N) L 0-2 Sat 29 Apr

Team – Lugg (GK), Pentecost, Trounson, Angear, Blackwell, Matthews, Grose, Palmer, Laughland, Wilton, Henry Prideaux

Considering the weather, the final for the Charity Cup at St Blazey on Saturday was well attended. The contestants were Torpoint (last year’s holders) and Truro City – the eastern and western representatives respectively. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

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1911-1912

Semi-Final – Newquay (N) D 2-2 (Palmer pen, Wilton 55) Sat 17 Feb

Team – Lugg (GK), Pentecost, Trounson, Stanaway, Brown, Martin, Anthony, Salmon, Palmer, Wilton, Grose

Replay – Newquay (N) W 2-0 (Harwood, Bawden) Sat 2 Mar Pascoe sent off

Team – Lugg (GK), Trounson, Pentecost, Wellington, Pascoe, Martin, Harwood, Salmon, Wilton, Palmer, Bawden

Truro City defeated Newquay by 2-0 in the re-played Charity Cup semi-final at St Agnes, on Saturday, and have thus qualified to meet Torpoint, finalists of the Eastern Division. A gale of wind with showers of rain had a very detrimental effect on the quality of the football. A very unfortunate incident occurred in the second half, when one of the Newquay players, being unable to stop himself, ran into Chegwidden, the Newquay centre forward, and caused him to charge into Pascoe, the Truro centre half. Pascoe was apparently surprised at being charged when not playing the ball, and both he and Chegwidden assumed threatening attitudes without, however, doing more than push each other, no blows being exchanged. Mr J. Hooper (St Agnes) gave both men marching orders. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

Final – Torpoint (N) W 2-1 (Wilton, J. Martin) Sat 27 Apr

Team – Lugg (GK), Pentecost, Trounson, Harwood, Palmer, A. Martin, F. Buzza, Salmon, Wilton, A. E. Buzza, J. Martin

Practically from the kick-off the City were one goal to the good, for from a break away on the right, Wilton rushed the ball into the net before Sammels who had gained possession, had time to clear. Encouraged by this early success, the City gave their opponents a warm time, and Wilton forced a corner from an ideal centre by J. Martin. Torpoint, however, rallied, and after Pentecost had relieved in good style from Toms, Caddy passed beautifully to Coaker, who put in a dropping cross-shot which Lugg saved in thrilling style by tipping over the bar. The corner failed to help the ‘Pointers, nor did another conceded by A. Martin prove of any use. Coaker got on the move, and drove in a lightening shot, which hit the bottom of the upright and went out of play. F. Buzza transferred play to the other end, and from his splendid centre J. Martin missed a glorious chance by shooting high and wide. F. Buzza later tested Sammels with a speculator from the touch-line, and this was well cleared. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

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1912-1913

Final – St Austell (N) D 0-0 Sat 5 Apr

Team – Lugg (GK), Pentecost, A. E. Buzza, Pascoe, Epplett, A. Martin, Kitto, Palmer, F. W. Buzza, Salmon,

There was not much to choose between two well-matched teams at St Blazey, on Saturday, when Truro and St Austell played for ninety minutes in the Charity Cup final without scoring a single goal. The game was always interesting, but never very exciting, except, perhaps, in the last fifteen minutes, when St Austell pressed strongly in a final attempt to settle matters. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

Replay – St Austell (N) L 0-4 Mon 28 Apr

St Austell defeated Truro City at St Blazey, on Monday, in the replay for the Cornwall Charity Cup, by 4-0. The game attracted a fair number of spectators. St Austell were aggressive at the outset and Symons put in a hot shot. Collyer then had an open goal, but missed. Ensuing play saw Symons shoot over, while at the other end Buzza put in a couple of nice centres, but no one was up to accept them. Collyer scored for St Austell from a well-placed corner, and the cup-holders should have equalised from Buzza’s centre, but two men tried to shoot at the same time, and the ball went behind. Lugg brought off some splendid saves, but after clearing a hot shot was beaten by Uren from close quarters. Soon after resuming St Austell scored again through Symons. Truro only got away occasionally and missed chances of scoring by not utilising Buzza’s fine centres. Lugg saved a penalty taken by Blight, and just on time Collyer netted from a pass by Tonkin. The trophy was presented to St Austell by Mr F. J. Nettle. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

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1913-1914

Final – St Austell (N) L 1-4 (Buzza) Sat 18 Apr

Team – Nicholas (GK), Pentecost, Hawke, Rich, G. Gilpin, Barrett, Jose, Palmer, Ennor, Wilton, F. W. Buzza

The Cornish football season drew to a close on Saturday, when St Austell and Truro City met at St Blazey to compete for the Cornwall Charity Cup, presented by Sir Edwin Durning-Lawrence, Bart. St Austell won easily by four goals to one, and thus achieved the distinction of being holders for the third year in succession of the County Cup as well as the Charity. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

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1919-1920

Porthleven (H) W 5-0 (Palmer x3, Thomas x2) Oct

This Cornish Charity Cup match was played at Truro. The homesters were the stronger combination, and led at the interval by two goals, both scored by Palmer, to nil. The visitors’ defence had a trying time in the second half, and Palmer and Thomas (2), added points, the City winning by five goals to nil. The Porthleven goalkeeper made many fine clearances, and got through a lot of work creditably. Cornishman

Camborne School of Mines (H) W 12-0 (Hunt x2, Buzza, Thomas x6, Sirley, Palmer x2) Fri 28 Nov

Team – Moore (GK), Nicholas, Hawke, L. C. Wills, A. E. Buzza, Jennings, Bert Sirley, W. E. Hunt, Thmoas, Palmer, Skewes

Penzance (H) W 5-0 (Hunt, Palmer, Thomas x2, Martin) Fri 23 Jan

Team – Perry (GK), Hawke, Jennings, McLean, Wills, Davey, Bert Sirley, Hunt, Thomas, Palmer, J. Martin

Penzance (A) D 2-2 (Hunt x2) Sat 14 Feb Bert Sirley sent off

Team – Trudgen (GK), Nicholas, Hawke, Tonkin, Wills, Jennings, Bert Sirley, Hunt, Thomas, Palmer, Skewes

Porthleven (A) L 1-2 (Hunt pen) Sat 27 Mar

Team – F. Wills (GK), Flamank, Hawke, Tonkin, L. Wills, Jennings, Bert Sirley, Hunt, Thomas, Palmer, Grose

Truro City dropped two points at Porthleven, on Saturday, in the Charity Cup competition, but their position as Western finalists for this trophy was secured through the “Fishermen” defeating Penzance a fortnight previously. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

Final – Looe (N) D 1-1 (Hunt pen) Sat 17 Apr

Team – Lugg (GK), Flamank, Hawke, Tonkin, Wills, Davey, Bert Sirley, Hunt, Thomas, Palmer, Skewes

Truro City made their second effort to capture one of the county trophies, at St Austell on Saturday, when they had a struggle with Looe for the Durning Lawrence Charity Cup. A draw of one goal each was the result. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

Replay – Looe (N) W 2-1 (Hunt 60, 70) Sat 24 Apr

Team – Perry (GK), Flamank, Hawke, Tonkin, Wills, Davey, Bert Sirley, Stevens, Hunt, Palmer, Skewes

Truro City gave a good performance in this re-played final for the Durning Lawrence Charity Cup, at St Blazey, on Saturday, when they were victorious over Looe by 2 goals to one. The game at St Austell a week previously resulted in a draw of one goal each, and a larger “gate” assembled to witness the further struggle for the trophy. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

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1920-1921

Western Division

Truro City along with Camborne School of Mines, Helston, Newquay, Penzance and Porthleven were in the Western Division of the Cornwall Charity Cup.

Penzance (H) W 2-1 (Hunt 60, Legg) Sat 6 Nov

Team – Arthur Lugg (GK), Wills, Pentecost, George Tonkin, Ford, Jennings, Bert Sirley, Thomas, Hunt, Bombardier Legg, Skewes

A strenuous game was the outcome of the meeting of Truro City and Penzance, in a Cornwall Charity Cup-tie, at Truro, on Saturday. Both teams went all out to win, and many times the 500 or 600 spectators were worked to a high pitch of excitement. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

Newquay (A) L 1-3 (Hunt 1) Sat 20 Nov

Team – Palmer (GK), Wills, Pentecost, George Tonkin, Farmer, Jennings, Bert Sirley, Thomas, Hunt, Bombardier Legg, Skewes

Penzance (A) W 4-2 (Richards 5, Wills ?? pen, 80 pen, Legg) Sat 22 Jan

P-4 W-3 D-0 L-1 PTS-6 POS-2nd

5 – Camborne School of Mines (A) W 2-0 (Farmer 35, Richards) Sat 19 Feb

Team – Arthur Lugg (GK), Rice, Pentecost, George Tonkin, Heath, Jennings, Bert Sirley, Richards, Farmer, Palmer, Bombardier Legg

P-7 W-5 D-1 L-1 PTS-11 POS-2nd

8 – Helston (H) W 8-1 (Palmer 3, 5, ??, Rowe OG, Legg, Forsyth x2, Richards) Sat 2 Apr

Team – Arthur Lugg (GK), Wills, Jennings, George Tonkin, Forsyth, Rapsey, Bert Sirley, Hunt, Richards, Palmer, Bombardier Legg

9 – Camborne School of Mines (H) W 5-0 (Forsyth 30, Heath 60, ??, Palmer 70, ??) Sat 9 Apr

P-9 W-7 D-1 L-1 PTS-13 POS-2nd

Two points have been deducted from Truro City for playing an unregistered player at Porthleven, and the points have been awarded to Porthleven.

10 –

P-10 W-8 D-1 L-1 PTS-15 POS-2nd

Western Division Table

1 – Newquay – 10 – 8 – 2 – 0 – 18

2 – TRURO CITY – 10 – 8 – 1 – 1 – 15

3 – Camborne School of Mines – 9 – 3 – 2 – 4 – 8

4 – Helston – 10 – 2 – 2 – 6 – 6

5 – Penzance – 8 – 2 – 1 – 5 – 5

6 – Porthleven – 10 – 2 – 2 – 6 – 4

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1921-1922

1st Round – Flushing (H) L 1-2 (Palmer 10) Sat 22 Oct

Team – Ellis (GK), Wills, Venton, George Tonkin, Pearce, Jennings, Bert Sirley, Daniel, Farwell, Palmer, Carter

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1922-1923

1st Round – Newquay United (A) L 0-7 Sat 4 Nov

Team – Stevens (GK), Duff, Vercoe, Furse, Gibbons, Penhaliggon, Pearson, Bray, Pascoe, Heayn, Jarvis

Truro City were engaged at Newquay on Saturday in the first round of the Charity Cup. Owing to a County Cup fixture at Truro with St Austell, the Citizens were not at great strength and were decisively beaten by seven goals to nil. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

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1923-1924

The following clubs were invited to participate in the Charity Cup competition : – West – Camborne School of Mines, Helston, Flushing, Falmouth Town, Porthleven, Truro City, Newquay, and Falmouth Docks. Mid-Cornwall – Fowey, St Austell, St Blazey, Bugle, St Dennis, Wadebridge. East – (Group A), Liskeard, Looe, Launceston, (Group B), Torpoint, Millbrook, Saltash.

1st Round – Newquay (H) C-C 13 Oct

With reference to the Charity Cup Truro City wrote expressing regret that they could not see their way to participate in the competition in view of over-crowding fixtures. Torpoint also wrote stating that they had decided not to enter. It was reported the Fowey club had written that they were sorry they had not been included in the Charity Cup competition although they had made an application. The County Secretary stated that Fowey had applied very early, but when the forms inviting clubs to participate in the competition had been sent out Fowey had not replied. It was decided to admit Fowey, and St Blazey having had a bye, it was agreed that these teams should play at Fowey, the ground being decided by the draw. Mr Griffiths in regard to Truro City dropping out of the competition, asked how it would affect the donation to the Royal Cornwall Infirmary? It was painted out that the donation to the Infirmary was a fixed stipulation to the running of the competition and could not be altered, but local charity would undoubtedly suffer. Cornish Guardian

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1924-1925

1st Round – Camborne School of Mines (H) W 1-0 (Pascoe 85) Fri 10 Oct

Team – Lugg (GK), N. Rapsey, J. Venton, George Tonkin, Annereau, Downing, W. S. Venton, Penna, McLeod, Pascoe, S. Rapsey

Truro City at home won their way into the second round of the Cornwall Charity Cup by defeating Camborne Mining Students by the only goal scored. The City had the better of matters throughout, and in the second half the Students only occasionally got out of their own territory. It was a very sporting game, and the defence the Students put up after the interval was sound. Jeffries in goal had plenty to do, but the shots he had in the first half were far more difficult than later. It was not until nearly the end of the game that the City obtained their goal, Pascoe netting from a nicely placed corner kick taken by Venton. Cornubian & Redruth Times

Flushing (N) W 2-0 (Bertolucci, Pascoe) Sat 6 Dec

Team – Lugg (GK), Morgan, Wills, George Tonkin, Walker, Stroud, Hunt, Joe Bertolucci, Pascoe, Penna, Scantlebury

Truro City were easy winners in their match with Flushing, at Trescobeas, Falmouth, in the final for the Western Division of the Cornwall Charity Cup. Mr White (St Austell) held the whistle, and there was a large attendance. After one or two preliminary bursts by Flushing, Truro took up the running and, profiting by a mistake by Pike, Bertolucci netted in the corner with a beautiful shot. Truro were constantly dangerous, but at last Flushing attacked through Bradley and Dobson, but Lugg was a safe custodian. From a “free” for “hands” Richards put just over the Truro bar. Play was transferred to the other end, and Hunt centred beautifully, R. Paull heading over his own line. The ball was cleared from a scramble ensuing from a corner kick, and eventually the villagers carried play into their opponents’ half, and Marks dashed through and passed to Bradley, but Wills cleared in the nick of time. A mistake on the part of Flushing nearly let Truro through later. With the City goal practically open to him, Bradley, from a pass by Marks, missed an excellent opportunity by over-eagerness. Truro had the best of the play from now until half-time. After testing Down with a terrific shot, Pascoe eventually found the net, following a smart break-away by the City forwards. Just before the interval Marks got going, but, when confronted by the backs, passed to Bradley, who sent in a hot shot which Lugg, however, managed to fist out. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

Final – Looe (N) L 1-2 (Gunn) Sat 9 May

Team – Stitson (GK), Morgan, Stephens, George Tonkin, Buzza, Stroud, Joe Bertolucci, Downing, Walker, Gunn, Penna

A hard struggle was witnessed by a large crowd at St Austell, when Truro City and Looe battled for two hours and a quarter for the Durning-Lawrence Charity Cup. Despite all this effort on the part of the players, however, the issue remains in doubt, owing to the regrettable scenes which marked the finish of the game. The game ended with the score at one goal each, and extra time of 15 minutes each way failing to produce any further score, it was agreed to play another five minutes each way. It was towards the end of this second extra time that the incident occurred which was the signal for a riotous ending of the afternoon’s play. The resentment of the spectators had been somewhat roused by the creeping in of some rough play among certain of the players and with only a short time to go before the whistle, Cecil Mills, Looe’s centre-forward, was brought down when close up to goal by Stephens, the Truro left-back. The referee awarded a penalty from which a goal was scored by Cook. There was still a minute or two to go to the end of play, and the teams were lining up for the centre when the spectators broke bounds and a general rush ensued, the crowd surging round the players and making further play impossible. A large section of the crowd showed resentment against the Looe team and considered that the penalty, which resulted in the goal, was unfair to Truro and asserted that Looe had been more to blame for foul play. They also said that as the game was unfinished Looe had no right to the cup. Other spectators asserted that the right to the cup was Looe’s, and that it was unfair to keep the cup from Looe. Free fighting commenced and the situation becoming threatening the police and others intervened and order being partially restored a general move was made to the grandstand where Mr T. H. Williams, chairman of the St Austell Urban District Council, with officials of the CCFA were in readiness for the presentation of the cup and medals, the crowd continuing to throng the Looe players amid loud booing and counter-cheers of “Up Looe”. The Looe team considered they were entitled to the cup and Toms, the captain, stood up in the front of the stand to receive the trophy, but he was informed by the CCFA officials that as the game had not been finished, there could be no presentation. This was the signal for further outbreaks of violence and the crowd left the field in an uproar, some of the Looe team carrying Toms away shoulder high from the stand. After a brief consultation, Mr T. H. Williams and the members and officials of the CCFA also left the field, the cup and medals being carried away. Cornish Guardian

Replay – Looe (N) L 1-2 (Smith) Sat 29 Aug

Team – Stitson (GK), Buzza, Wills, George Tonkin, Smith, Hearle, Woodley, Cornish, Pascoe, Joe Bertolucci, Penna

The holders of the Durning Lawrence Charity Cup for the season 1924-25 has now been definitely decided. At Wadebridge last Saturday before a crowd of between two and three thousand Looe won a merited victory over Truro City by two goals to one. Thus was ended a controversy that has for long been a big bone of contention. It will be remembered that the final at St Austell at the end of last season ended sensationally, the spectators rushing the ground while extra time was being played, and after Looe had secured the lead from a penalty. The CCFA ordered that the game must be replayed, and last Saturday’s match was the result of that decision. On this occasion enthusiasm amongst the rival supporters again ran high but the large crowd was exceptionally well-behaved, there being no demonstration or disorderly behaviour of any kind. Cornish Guardian

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1925-1926

2nd Round – St Dennis (A) W 2-1 (Chamberlain OG, McLeod) Sat 7 Nov

Team – Stitson (GK), R. Annear, Buzza, George Tonkin, Walker, Hearle, Joe Bertolucci, Downing, McLeod, Penna, Prinn

Long Rock (N) W 3-1 (Walker, Prinn, Penna) Sat 9 Jan

Team – Stitson (GK), Paull, Rickard, George Tonkin, Walker, Buzza, Collett, Joe Bertolucci, Downing, Penna, Prinn

Final – Saltash Stars (N) W 3-2 (Bertolucci x2, Penna 50) Sat 8 May

Team – Stitson (GK), Buzza, Wills, Hearle, Walker, N. Rapsey, Joe Bertolucci, Collett, Jervis, Penna, Prynn

The last match of the season – the final for the Durning-Lawrence Charity Cup was played at St Austell in splendid weather, Truro just managing to bring the trophy west by 3 goals to 2. Considering the industrial crisis and the lateness of the football season, the number of spectators was quite good, though, of course, considerably below the “gate” expected for a final in ordinary circumstances. Though the game on the whole did not possess all the zest of the earlier finals, something of a surprise was provided by the Stars, who were very speedy and accurate in their combination, and were particularly ready to seize upon any chance to score when within range of goal. They swung the ball about well, and during several periods of the game were superior in movement to their more renowned opponents. Truro commenced against wind and sun. Wills early in the game made good clearances for Truro and Prynn played well for Jervis to break away, but he sent behind. The Saltash left winger broke through well and Stitson saved a good shot from Foster (the inside right). A good breakaway by Bertolucci resulted in a splendid centre, and just after, following a free, Penna drew the goalie out, but failed to score when faced with an open goal. After about ten minutes the Stars went ahead. The referee awarded a free kick on the right, close to the goal-line, and the Truro back, failing to clear, the wing shot, Stitson hesitated and Hellis, the inside-left, sent into goal from close up. Just after, the Saltash right wing was again aggressive, and the centre-forward, when tackled by Wills, sent over. In a short time Wills was again in difficulties on the right, but Stitson cleared. Within five minutes a nice piece of work placed Truro level, Bertolucci scoring. Saltash replied, and following a corner, conceded by Wills, Fairweather hit the crossbar with a stinging shot. Bertolucci again did good work for Truro, and as the result of a corner kick, the City narrowly failed to score. Saltash carried out some very neat forward movements, and Stitson again had to gather from Hellis. At the other end a free for foul was placed in the goalmouth by Buzza, but a good clearance was effected. Well on, following good work by Collett, the Stars’ goalie, just managed to clear from Penna. The Saltash centre-half handled just outside the penalty area. Buzza took the kick well, but Wilson, the Stars’ right back, did fine clearance work. Within five minutes of the restart, the City forwards rushed through and had the backs at a loss, Penna giving his side the lead from close quarters. The Stars then made a promising run up. Buzza mis-kicked, but Saltash were not able to take advantage of the opportunity. Within a few minutes, however, Saltash were back at the Truro end and Foster attempted a shot. Stitson caught the ball and held it easily, but just as he was kicking away he was charged by Hellis, who forced the ball into the net. For some minutes Saltash dominated the play, and several times threatened the City goal, but Truro were able to get the ball clear, and overwhelmed the Stars’ defence. Collett received a nice pass on the right wing, and, passing up to Bertolucci, that player scored. Saltash were not yet beaten, and some clever forward work resulted in Hanley hitting the post with a shot. Well on Truro jeopardised the Stars’ goal, but there was no further scoring. Just before the end, Foster attempted twice for the Stars, but in spite of all efforts, Stitson was not to be beaten. Cornish Guardian

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1926-1927

St Dennis (H) W 5-0 (Gunn, Fillbrook x3, Bradley) Sep

Semi-Final – Long Rock (A) L 1-2 (Gunn) Sat 19 Feb

Truro City were at Longrock, in a Charity Cup semi-final, and kicked off against the wind. Longrock attacked through Richards and Jeffery, but Truro came away, and a ground centre from the right winger was turned into the corner of the net by Gunn. In Longrock pressure, Hancock, in goal for Truro, carried the ball too far, and McLeod touched the free to Jeffery, whose kick was smothered. Longrock played strongly, with their forwards well up, and well supplied by the halves, and, had there been smarter combination, there must have been a score. There very nearly was, when McLeod, in possession, went away between the backs like a hare, with the wide goal in front of him, Hancock crouched to save, and McLeod terminated a fine run by shooting high over the bar. Early in the second half, Longrock continued to have the better of the play, although things were uninteresting for a time. Then Jeffery, close in on the goal, shot hard, with a low drive that beat Hancock. Jeffery had been one of the outstanding forwards from the start, and the goal was well deserved. Cornish Post and Mining News

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1927-1928

1st Round – St Dennis (A) L 0-4 Sat 12 Nov

‘A’ Team – Scantlebury (GK), Fillbrook, Davey, May, Ludhan, Hawkey, Ventnor, Richards, Barnes, Hambly, Coon

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1928-1929

Semi-Final – St Austell (H) W 2-0 (Champion 43, Walker 80) 23 Feb

Team – Sings (GK), Buzza, Churn, Davey, Ludlam, Champion, Kneebone, Collett, Walker, Penna, Gill

Final – Looe (N) W 3-1 (Bertolucci, Richards, Walker) Sat 11 May

Team – Sings (GK), Buzza, Flamank, Tonkin, Ludlam, Champion, Joe Bertolucci, Richards, Walker, Penna, Gill

The last minute changes in the Truro City team considerably strengthened the side against Looe, in the Charity Cup final, at Wadebridge, on Saturday. The City deservedly triumphed by three goals to one over their old rivals. Walker was moved from centre-half to lead the attack, his placed being filled by Ludlam, and Richards, after a long absence through injury, returned to the inside right position vice Collett. The City shaped like a good workmanlike team, and their victory went a long way towards getting back into the good grace of supporters, who were disappointed at the City’s failure to win the championship of the P and D League, after having led the race for nearly all the season. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

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1929-1930

Semi-Final – St Austell (A) W 4-3 (Dexter 4, 13 pen, 16, Bricknell 18) Sat 5 Apr

Team – Atkinson (GK), Buzza, Alcock, Smeath, Walker, Champion, May, Bricknell, Dexter, Penna, Hambly

Final – Looe (N) W 1-0 (Dexter 53) Sat 10 May

Team – Atkinson (GK), Buzza, Alcock, Smeath, Walker, Champion, Bertolucci, Richards, Dexter, Penna, Gill

Truro City finished their season’s work a fighting team, on Saturday, when they won the Cornwall Charity Cup for the second year in succession, defeating their old rivals, Looe, the champions of the Plymouth and District League, by one goal to nil. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

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1930-1931

Semi-Final – St Austell (H) W 4-1 (Clench, Watson-Smyth, Matthews OG, Rapsey) Sat 17 Jan

Team – Atkinson (GK), Buzza, Champion, Russon, Walker, Smith, Hogan, Watson-Smyth, Rapsey, Clench, Penna

Final – Saltash Town (N) W 5-0 (Russon 9, 44, Walker 17, Clench, Treganowan 80) Sat 9 May

Team – Atkinson (GK), Buzza, Alcock, Crewes, Walker, Smith, Hogan, Treganowan, Russon, Clench, Penna

Truro City added to their laurels on Saturday, when for the third year in succession they won the Durning Lawrence Charity Cup, defeating Saltash (winners of the Cornwall Senior Cup) by five goals to nil, at St Blazey, before a crowd of about 2,000 spectators. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

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1931-1932

Semi-Final – St Austell (A) L 0-2 Sat 12 Mar

Team – Addison (GK), Buzza, Harris, Clench, Walker, Smith, Joe Bertolucci, Richards, Preston, Penna, Shewbrook

The hope of Truro City to bring off a triple event this season – winning the Cornwall Senior Cup, the Charity Cup, and the Cornish Senior League – has vanished. By their defeat at the hands of St Austell, on Saturday, that trophy, which has reposed in Truro for three seasons, will now find another destination. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

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1932-1933

Semi-Final – St Austell (H) D 2-2 (Treganowan 75, Dexter 89) Sat 18 Mar

Team – Atkinson (GK), Penfold, Harris, Richards, Smith, Russon, Bradley, Hodge, Dexter, Cecil Treganowan, Richards

Two weeks ago, when the Charity Cup semi-final between Truro City and St Austell ended in a draw, the St Austell players refused to play extra time and walked off the field. At a special meeting of the Cornwall County Football Association at St Austell, the points were awarded to the Truro City Club; it was decided to censure the officials of St Austell Club, and the captain, and also to fine the club ten shillings. Cornishman

Final – Bodmin Town (N) W 7-1 (A. Richards 6, ??, Dexter 25, ??, 65, Treganowan ??, ??) Sat 13 May

Team – Atkinson (GK), Buzza, Harris, H. Richards, Smith, Russon, Hodge, Treganowan, Dexter, A. Richards, Penfold

Truro City easily defeated Bodmin in the final of the Durning Lawrence Charity Cup competition by seven goals to one at St Blazey. They thoroughly deserved their victory, for they were superior at all phases of the game. Bodmin, however, put up a plucky effort against superior opponents. It was early apparent that the City were the better side, and within six minutes Richards had netted following clever play by Hodge. In reply Harding scored, but from an off-side position, and then Dexter and Treganowan added goals for Truro. In spite of these reverses Bodmin had a share in attacking and twice Bustin put in shots which were well saved by Atkinson. Truro broke away and Dexter added another goal, but Bodmin pressed again, though Atkinson once more came to the rescue. After the interval Truro continued to have the better of matters, but it was not until after half an hour that they added to their score. Dexter headed in the fifth goal from a corner placed by Hodge, and following some further fine work by the outside-right, Treganowan put the City further ahead, and Richards put on their final goal. Towards the close Hooper scored for Bodmin. The cup was presented to the winners by Mr A. H. Luke, chairman of the Council of Cornwall F.A. who said the cup was originally given to the Truro City club about 27 years ago to encourage junior football, but the effort to form a league failed, and the trophy was handed over to the county by the club for the purposes of charity. Western Morning News

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1933-1934

1st Round – Newquay (H) W 4-3 (Bertolucci 10, ??, Rapsey, Dexter 70) Sat 25 Nov

Team – Atkinson (GK), Buzza, Harris, Richards, Smith, Bluett, Joe Bertolucci, Rapsey, Dexter, Mainwaring, Russon

Semi-Final – Wadebridge (H) D 1-1 (Dexter 80) Sat 30 Dec

Team – Atkinson (GK), Buzza, Harris, Bluett, Mainwaring, Smith, Joe Bertolucci, Harry Rapsey, Dexter, Cecil Treganowan, Lampin

It was unfortunate that the weather was so unfavourable for the meeting of Truro City and Wadebridge, in the second round of Cornwall Charity Cup competition, on the City ground, on Saturday. Not only did it affect the attendance, but the standard of play also suffered, it being difficult to control the ball in consequence of a strong wind. It was the fifth time these teams had met this season, Truro obtaining two victories, and two games were drawn. On Saturday another draw was the result, and this being a knock-out competition, a further battle will be fought to decide which shall meet St Austell in the final. There was every indication until a late stage in the game that Truro City, holders of the trophy, would forfeit the right to go farther to fight for the retention of the cup. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

Replay – Wadebridge (A)

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1934-1935

Group B

1st Round – St Austell (H) W 6-2 (Dexter 16, ??, ??, ??, ??, Treganowan 40) Sat 24 Nov

Team – Haskell (GK), Buzza, Harris, Richards, Demelweek, Smith, Ford, Cecil Treganowan, Dexter, Cann, Bickenson

Quarter-Final – St Blazey (H) W 4-1 (Ford, Mainwaring x2, Harris pen) Sat 19 Jan

Team – Pearson (GK), Buzza, Harris, Richards, Demelweek, Smith, Ford, Cecil Treganowan, Mainwaring, Dexter, West

Semi-Final – Porthleven (A) L 1-2 (Mainwaring 50) Sat 2 Mar

Team – Pearson (GK), Harris, Case, Richards, Demelweek, Smith, Ford, Cecil Treganowan, Mainwaring, Dexter, Hooper

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1935-1936

1st Round – Newquay (H) W 2-0 (Hooper 31, Mainwaring) Sat 23 Nov

Team – Barnett (GK), Harris, Griffiths, Richards, Crewes, Smith, Duke, Evans, Mainwaring, Hooper, Mann

Quarter-Final – St Dennis (A) W 2-0 (Malcolm 63, Sweeting) Sat 18 Jan

Team – Barnett (GK), Hunt, Griffiths, Richards, Crewes, Smith, Malcolm, Mainwaring, Sweeting, Mann, Hooper

Semi-Final – Helston (A) L 2-3 (Sweeting, Mann) Sat 7 Mar

Team – Barnett (GK), Wyatt, Griffiths, Hunt, Crewes, Smith, May, Mainwaring, Sweeting, Mann, Hooper

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1936-1937

1st Round – Newquay Rovers (A) D 0-0

Replay – Newquay Rovers (H) W 3-2 (Rapsey 15, 30, Rowe 80) Sat 9 Jan

2nd Round – Nanpean (A) L 2-3 (Rowe 15, Rapsey 60) Sat 16 Jan

Team – Billing (GK), Hooper, Griffiths, Lobb, Smith, Harfoot, Williams, Mainwaring, Rapsey, Rowe, Griffiths

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1937-1938

1st Round – St Austell Rovers (H) W 4-2 (Mainwaring 20, 80, Treganowan ??, ?? pen) Sat 20 Nov

Team – Mitchell (GK), Ainsworth, Crewes, Harfoot, George Hawke, Smith, James, Treganowan, Mainwaring, Baron, Lloyd

2nd Round – Newquay Town (A) W 4-1 (Mainwaring 20, ??, ??, Williams) Sat 15 Jan

Team – Addison (GK), Crewes, Smith, Treganowan, George Hawke, Harfoot, Williams, James, Mainwaring, Baron, Lloyd

Semi-Final – Bude (H) W 2-1 (Hawke, Mainwaring 89) Feb

Truro City defeated Bude by two goals to one in the semi-final of the Charity Cup at Truro. City scored early through Hawke, but Bude challenged strongly throughout the first half, and only sound goalkeeping by Addison prevented them from obtaining a lead. Bude got on level terms through Dell, and at the interval the score was one goal each. During the second half the home goal had several escapes, Addison making some fine saves. Just when extra time was being anticipated, Mainwaring got a surprise goal to secure victory for the City, and Bude were unlucky to lose in the last minute. Cornish Guardian

Final – Helston (N) L 2-3 (Treganowan, P. Williams) Sat 14 May

Team – Addison (GK), George Hawke, Treganowan, N. J. Smith, P. Williams, Baron, A. Richards

The final of the Durning-Lawrence Charity Cup competition between Helston and Truro City, was played at Sona Merg, Penzance Soccer Club’s ground on Saturday afternoon. Despite the fact that both teams were not “locals” by any means, there was a good attendance. Helston won the toss and Casley elected to play with the slope in their favour. Truro first attacked on the right wing, and Hawke lobbed the ball into the goalmouth, but it was soon cleared. Then Truro forced a corner and from R. Williams kick, P. Williams headed just outside the post. Play swung to the other end where Gilbert’s shot was saved and Rowe shot outside after an excellent pass by Paynter. Pretty play by Gilbert brought the ball up on the right and he centred well, but the Helston forwards missed it, and with it a grand chance of scoring. The ball went high across the goal. Johns rushed in and shot, but he sent the ball right across the goalmouth. A dangerous Truro shot was blocked after a corner. Truro were combining well, and had the better of the game. Hawke sent up a long pass to P. Williams who almost got through, and then Casley dribbled down the field nicely, only to centre poorly. Truro attacked again, and looked as if they might score until Barnicoat dashed across to the rescue. Helston forced a corner and from a centre by Gilbert, Johns shot, but Addison saved confidently, and in the next minute Addison ran out of his goal to save from Rowe. Helston took the lead with a nice goal by R. C. Gilbert. Paynter brought the ball up to Hart, who dropped it into the goalmouth. There was a partial clearance from Rowe, but the ball came to R. C. Gilbert who banged it into the net with a fine shot. Within three minutes Truro unexpectedly got on level terms. Treganowan scoring with a beautiful shot from near the touch-line. Truro had been having the better of the play, but their forwards had not done much shooting. P. Williams tried a couple of shots which Perry saved, and at the other end Addison saved from Hart. Rowe sent in a neat header from a centre by Johns, and Helston were having the better of play now. Johns had a couple of shots blocked, and after Hawke had cleared Barnicoat sent in a fine long shot which Addison saved. At the other end there was no one up to take a centre from Baron. A. V. Gilbert forced a corner and from his flag kick R. G. Gilbert slammed the ball goalwards. The goalie was beaten but Smith kicked the ball off the line, saving a certain goal. Then came an exciting incident in the Truro goalmouth, when the goalie dropped the ball, but Truro managed to keep Helston out. Hawke was prominent for Truro and he sent in a long shot which Perry saved. Then A. Richards dribbled nicely and sent in a shot which Perry saved. Play swung quickly to the other end where Addison was applauded for a couple of fine saves. Helston pressed on the restart and they were certainly playing the better football at this period. Mistakes by the Truro backs resulted in Helston taking the lead, the ball coming out to R. C. Gilbert, after several players had miskicked it. Gilbert gave Addison little chance with a powerful right foot shot. Within a few minutes A. V. Gilbert centred to R. C. Gilbert, who neatly slipped the ball to Rowe, who easily scored from close range. Truro hit back, Hawke working the ball down the field and eventually P. Williams was given a through shot, and was left with only the goalkeeper to beat. His shot struck the bottom of the upright and went into the net. Truro were playing better at this stage and James tried a couple of headers, while Williams shot just over the bar. At the other end Smith cleared from Rowe after R. C. Gilbert had dribbled up, and Addison saved a header from Hunt, who shot outside just afterwards. Truro forced an unproductive corner and Perry saved a good header by Baron, who sent in a dropping shot just afterwards, Perry running out to scramble the ball away. Hart sent Rowe through, but the Helston leader shot well outside. Hawke tried a couple of long shots which went close. At the other end Johns and R. C. Gilbert put Rowe through, but he shot weakly and Addison saved. A header by Hart looked like scoring until Smith kicked the ball off the line. There came a thrill when a free-kick for a foul against Helston brought the ball into the goalmouth and James crashed the ball into the side net with a terrific shot. Hart looked a scorer all-over when he got clean through, but Addison saved well. Cornishman

Two quick goals soon after the interval played a big part in Helston’s victory over Truro City in the Durning Lawrence Charity Cup final, played at Penzance on Saturday. After a hard struggle Helston won by three goals to two. Soccer has just experienced a very flourishing season in the western part of the county and the decision to hold this final so far west and on the ground of the resuscitated Penzance club would seem justified from the fact that the “gate” amounted to about £42. Although they had no direct interest in either club, Soccer enthusiasts in the West Penwith area turned up in good numbers, and they certainly enjoyed the treat of senior football, which they so seldom get. The match was always interesting and on the run of the play Helston deserved to win. Truro started well, fell away, and then rallied, only to miss a glorious chance of equalising in the last minute. Helston, once they settled down, swung the ball about well and adapted themselves to the conditions better than their opponents. The long grass on the playing pitch slowed up the football somewhat and Truro found their short passing movements hindered. Helston’s direct methods proved the more effective. C. Casley, the Helston captain, played a hard game, but R. C. Gilbert was the outstanding man for the winners, and the two goals he scored were well deserved. S. Barnicoat was also prominent in a strong Helston half-back line. George Hawke was Truro’s best player. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

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1938-1939

1st? Round – St Dennis (A) L 0-5 12 Nov

Team – Addison (GK), Batchelor, Dyer, Treganowan, Crewes, Harfoot, McKenzie, Williams, Roberts, Baron, Dunstan

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1945-1946

Quarter-Final – 96 P.T.C. XI (Bodmin) (H) W 3-2 (Thomas pen, Oates x2) Sat 16 Feb

Semi-Final – St Just (N) L 1-4 (Oates) Sat 16 Mar

St Clare ground, Penzance, presented a fine appearance on Saturday, when, in fine weather, over 2,000 people saw the semi-final Charity Cup game between St Just and Truro City. Once again the City had to rearrange their team owing to the illness of Hooper and the death of Mrs Jennings, the mother of the captain of the team. Whetter came in at back after a long absence, and Dunstan played at outside-left. St Just were at full strength. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

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1946-1947

1st Round – Falmouth Docks (H) 29 Mar

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1947-1948

1st Round – Penzance (H) L 2-6 (Allison pen, Jennings) 3 Apr

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1948-1949

Mullion (A) A-A

A split ball stopped the Mullion-Truro City Cornwall Charity Cup game at The Lizard, when the home team had a clear two goals’ lead. The mishap occurred in the eighteenth minute of the second-half, when the trace of the ball split. It was found that the only other available ball was too soft and the referee abandoned the game. The tie will now have to be replayed. Mullion’s goals came from Rowse and A. V. Gilbert, and at the time of abandonment, Truro did not even look like scoring, Mullion completely outplaying them. Allison missed a penalty for Truro. Cornishman

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1949-1950

2nd Round – Bodmin Town (H) W 2-1 (Neal, Murton 118) Sat 1 Apr

Quarter-Final – Callington (H) W 4-1 (AET) Sat 15 Apr

Truro City got the better of Callington during the extra time. The teams were a goal each at the end of 90 minutes, but in ensuing play the City were distinctly on top and notched three goals. Cornish Guardian

Semi-Final – Saltash (N) W 2-1 (Neal, Allison 80) Thu 4 May

Final – St Austell (H) W 4-0 (Campbell, Neal x2, Minter) Sat 13 May

The final of the Cornwall Charity Cup competition at Truro between Truro City and St Austell was a fitting finale of the Cornwall County Football Association’s diamond jubilee year. It was also the only time these old rivals have met this year, and 5,000 spectators saw the cup won by Truro in a style that left no doubt as to their superiority. They overwhelmed St Austell in every department of the game. Their speed and ball control weaved brilliant patterns through the St Austell defence, and they found the net three times before the interval. St Austell made several changes of position in the match, but never really got going in cup-tie style. Had they taken their chances they might have done better, but when they did look like scoring they were met by a hard-working defence and a determined goalkeeper. A serious handicap to St Austell was that after 20 minutes their left-back, Brown, was taken to hospital with a cut forehead. Three stitches were inserted in the wound, but Brown returned to play in the second half at outside-right, Stacey taking his place at back. Play was not up to the standard expected, but it was exciting. Most of the action was seen in the first half, when Truro dominated play for long periods. Strong play on the wing gave them their three first-half goals and their forwards were skilfully led by Neal at centre-forward. St Austell’s veteran centre-forward, Sweet, did everything but score in the first half. Cornish Guardian

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1950-1951

1st Round – Saltash (H) L 1-10 (Dunstan) Sat 17 Mar

Team – W. J. Young (GK), R. Richards, D. E. Murton, Rex Jennings, J. M. Ryder, G. B. Simcock, E. R. Dunstan, C. C. McDowell, Leslie Neal, M. Buzza, R. McLellan

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1951-1952

1st Round – Camelford (H) W 3-1 (Richards 1, ??, Evens) Sat 16 Feb

Team – Sullivan (GK), Norfolk, Lentell, Rex Jennings, Jenkins, Fred Beer, Evens, Des Webber, Richards, Snell, Kitt

2nd Round – Bugle (A) L 0-5 Sat 1 Mar

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1952-1953

1st Round – St Dennis (H) W 2-0 (Robinson, Stapleton 75) Sat 14 Feb

Team – Stribley (GK), Norfolk, Simcock, Michael Allen, McDowell, Beer, Robinson, Stapleton, Des Webber, Nott, Dunstone

Strengthened by the inclusion of four regular players from the South Western League side who were unable to make the journey to Torquay, Truro won through to the second round of the Cornwall Charity Cup by beating St Dennis 2-0 at Treyew Road. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

2nd Round – Mullion (H) W 3-0 (M. Gilbert 6 OG, Nott 65, McDowell 89) Sat 21 Mar

Team – Stribley (GK), Michael Allen, Norfolk, Barnicoat, Simcock, Beer, Robinson, Stapleton, McDowell, Nott, Rich

3rd Round – RAF St Eval (H) L 2-4 (Webber, Rich) Sat 11 Apr

Team – Stribley (GK), Michael Allen, Lockett, Barnicoat, Simcock, Beer, Rich, McDowell, Des Webber, Nott, Peter Collins

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1953-1954

1st Round – RAF St Eval (H) L 2-3 (Nott, Jenkins 32) 21 Nov

Team – Pascoe (GK), Norfolk, Trewhela, Scantlebury, Kirk, Fred Beer, White, Stapleton, Jenkins, Cunningham, Nott

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1954-1955

1st Round – Newquay (A) L 1-3 (Nail 20) Sat 27 Nov

Team – Peter Hoggett (GK), Bill Longdon, Roy Nail, Peter Collins, Johnny Kendall, Johnny Barnes, Fred Beer, Alan Short, Vince Dillon, Barry Pierce, Ben Slater

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1955-1956

1st Round – Nanpean (H) W 4-0 (R. Jones 39, ??, T. Jones, Davies) 26 Nov

2nd Round – Falmouth Town (H) W 4-2 (Longdon x3, Moir) 4 Feb

Quarter-Final – St Blazey (A) L 1-2 (Neal) Sat 24 Mar

Team – Eric Lawton (GK), Mickey Lobb, Peter Collins, George Longman, Dave Davies, Johnny Kendall, Trevor Jones, Ron Jones, Bill Longdon, Graham Neal, Godfrey Morgan

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1956-1957

1st Round – Bugle (H) W 4-2 (Longdon x3, Neal) Sat 24 Nov

Team – Rex Jennings (GK), Trevor Jones, Ian Fisher, Barry Short, Johnny Kendall, Ron Jones, George Champion, Graham Neal, Bill Longdon, Les Dodd, Vince Dillon

Centre-forward Bill Longdon got a second-half hat-trick on Saturday. Yes, Bill Longdon. The man who has not played since the first game of the season at Helston. He was one of three late changes that Truro were forced to make from their selected side. Indeed, they did not complete the team until just before the kick-off when they secured George Champion from Hendra. Truro’s troubles started when Eric Lawton read that Truro were looking for a new goalkeeper. During the week, despite being selected, he resigned. Truro’s efforts to get a goalkeeper failed and that grand sportsman, Rex Jennings, played in goal. Then Peter Collins reported that he had to play for his station. Longdon was brought into the team. To cap it all, Noel Roberts did not arrive on the train from Plymouth – hence the last-minute dash to get George Champion. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

2nd Round – Falmouth Town (A) 2 Feb

Quarter-Final – St Austell (H) L 6-7 (AET) (Jenkins 46, Dodd 53, Dillon 85, Neal x2, Horner) Sat 16 Mar

St Austell reached the semi-finals of the Cornwall Charity Cup after putting up a wonderful fight at Truro on Saturday. Thirteen goals were scored and a former Truro City player, Dave Reynolds, got the winner for St Austell with almost the last kick of extra time. St Austell’s left-winger, Ken Wherry, played on with a badly injured shoulder to score three goals before being carried off on a stretcher and taken to hospital. Few people would have given much for St Austell’s chances. St Austell had to take three men from the second team – Bobbie Harris, Joe Giles and Keith Lintern. They played themselves out and frequently brought off the moves that shocked Truro. Truro were the more polished footballers but they indulged far too much in individual play and were very lethargic. St Austell, disorganised as they were, lacked finesse and method, but they deserved to win because of their greater sense of willingness to have a go. The first half was drab and uninteresting with Truro the much better team but lacking in thrust. Just before the interval Johnny Boyce put St Austell ahead. Within a minute of the second half, Reg Jenkins equalised and then missed a brilliant opportunity. After only four minutes of the second half Ken Wherry fell heavily on to his shoulder but refused to go off. After eight minutes Les Dodd put Truro ahead. In the 25th Ken Wherry equalised following a corner, in the 35th Reynolds made it 3-2 and five minutes from full-time Vince Dillon made it 3-3. Reynolds and Wherry made it 5-3 to St Austell early in extra time but Graham Neal and Frank Horner equalised. Then just before the end of the first period of extra time Ken Wherry put St Austell ahead, collapsed and was carried off. In the dying minutes of the game Graham Neal equalised and it looked like a replay until Reynolds ran through and scored with a fine drive. Cornish Guardian

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1957-1958

1st Round – Falmouth Docks (H) W 5-2 Sat 23 Nov

2nd Round – Falmouth Town (H) W 5-0 1 Feb

3rd Round – Bude (H) W 3-2 (Dillon, Weston 88) 29 Mar

Semi-Final – Bodmin Town (N) W 2-0 (Jenkin 9, Maben) 28 Apr

Final – Newquay (N) L 0-2 10 May

Team – Mel Triggs (GK), Don Kent, Peter Collins, Graham Neal, Harold Jefferies, Ron Jones, Vince Dillon, F. Horner, Roy Weston, Reg Jenkin, Maurice Maben

On the law of averages it was, perhaps, bound to happen. Newquay won the Cornwall Charity Cup at St Austell on Saturday by defeating Truro City by 2-0. Previously, Truro City had beaten Newquay three times this season, so a change was indicated. Newquay had reached the finals of three cup competitions this season and lost the Senior Cup and SW League Cup, but there was no doubting that Newquay deserved to win the Charity Cup they have held four times in the past five years. Cornish Guardian

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1958-1959

1st Round – Nanpean Rovers (H) L 1-4 (Steer 28) 29 Nov

Nanpean lived up to the reputation they have earned in the past as “giant-killers” by ousting SW League side Truro City out of the competition. Nanpean, who look likely Senior League champions again this season, deserved their win but were somewhat flattered by the margin. Nanpean’s enthusiasm and bustling football matched Truro’s superior ball play in the opening exchanges, although Cutler had some anxious moments in goal, particularly when Maben’s centre was deflected by a post. Truro moved the ball neatly through the middle, but were too inclined to take it easy. Nanpean were far faster on the ball and were always a potential danger, particularly in breakaways. It was Nanpean’s speed that gave inside-right Truscott a beautiful goal in the 24th minute. Truro were stung into retaliation and four minutes later Steer tapped the ball into the net. Nanpean kept Truro on the run and just before half-time Truscott put them ahead again. Truro put everything in attack after the interval. They had bad luck – four efforts hit the woodwork – and Nanpean, for whom goalkeeper Cutler was outstanding, kept them out. Then, when Truro had given up hope, Truscott completed his hat-trick and centre-forward Tucker got Nanpean’s fourth goal – both coming in the last 10 minutes. Cornish Guardian

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1959-1960

1st Round – Falmouth Docks (H) W 6-3 (Joyce x2, Davis, Reed, Matthews, Hurdon) (AET) 28 Nov

Team – Freddie Gee (GK), Alan Newcombe, Collins, Dave Davis, Harold Jefferies, Barry Matthews, Colin Slade, Reg Hurdon, Ray Reed, Les Joyce, Reg Mattock

Cornwall County Football Association have ordered Truro City to replay their first round Cornwall Charity Cup match with Falmouth Docks at Falmouth on or before January 9. On November 28 Senior League side Falmouth Docks held South-Western League team Truro City to a 3-3 draw at full-time. Referee Jack Morris insisted on extra time being played and Truro City won 6-3. After an inquiry at Truro a commission of the CCFA upheld Falmouth Docks’ protest against playing extra time as ordered by the referee. The commission stated that under the rules of the competition extra time could not be played in the first match unless the two clubs mutually agreed and indicated their decision to the referee prior to the match commencing. It was established that before the match extra time was not discussed by the clubs and therefore the action of the referee in ordering extra time was contrary to the rules of the competition. Cornish Guardian

Replay – Falmouth Docks (A) L W/O 9 Jan

Truro City withdrew from the competition

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1960-1961

1st Round – Wadebridge Town (A) D 2-2 (Steer 34, Mattock 55) Sat 31 Dec

Team – Mel Triggs (GK), Johnny Kendall, Norman Morrison, Dave Davies, Harold Jefferies, Barry Matthews, Colin Slade, Les Joyce, Basil Steer, Ken Brenton, Reg Mattock

Replay – Wadebridge Town (H) L 3-5 (Joyce, Steer, Slade) Sat 7 Jan Harold Jefferies sent off

Team – Mel Triggs (GK), Johnny Kendall, Barry Short, Dave Davies, Harold Jefferies, Barry Matthews, Colin Slade, Les Joyce, Basil Steer, Les Dodd, Reg Mattock

Play was rough from the start in this first round replay and spectators had little to enthuse over. As the game progressed, tempers became more frayed and in an effort to keep it under control, the referee ordered the Wadebridge centre-forward Brenton and the Truro centre-half Jefferies off the field. Wadebridge deserved victory for playing the right soccer in the conditions, whereas Truro’s short passing became bogged down in the mud. They stood the pace better and after twice being in arrears went through later in the game for three goals. The City took the lead with a surprise goal from inside-right Joyce. Wadebridge playing down the slope, and with the wind behind them, hit back through Armstrong, and Ivor Grant. Just before the interval Basil Steer equalised for Truro. Right-winger Slade put the City ahead before Wadebridge stormed into the attack again. They tore the opposing defence apart and added three goals through Grant. Cornish Guardian

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1961-1962

1st Round – Cornwall Police (H) W 7-0 (Thomas, Symons pen, Steer, Slade, Joyce, Jefferies x2) Sat 30 Dec

Quarter-Final – Newquay (A) D 2-2 (Biggin OG, Williams) Sat 3 Feb

Team – Blackmore (GK), Johnny Kendall, Norman Morrison, Williams, Harold Jefferies, Dave Davies, Colin Slade, Les Joyce, Basil Steer, M. Symons, D. Thomas

Replay – Newquay (H) W 4-2 (Symons, Grant, Joyce, Thomas) Sat 3 Mar

Team – Norman Morrison (GK), Johnny Kendall, K. Trewhela, Williams, Harold Jefferies, Dave Davies, M. Symons, Les Joyce, J. Grant, Matthews, D. Thomas

Semi-Final – Wadebridge (N) L 1-5 (Steer) 10 Apr

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1962-1963

1st Round – St Dennis (A) W 5-2 (Hawkey x2, Williams, Symons, Poad OG) Sat 29 Dec

Quarter-Final – Newquay (A) L 0-1 Sat 20 Apr

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1963-1964

1st Round – Newquay (H) D 2-2 (Andrew 20, Hawkey) 28 Dec

Replay – Newquay (A) L 1-2 (Williams) Sat 1 Feb

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1964-1965

1st Round – Penzance (A) D 3-3 (Imrie x2, Symons 85) Sat 2 Jan Dave Lavers sent off

An exciting last five minutes brought a hard-fought battle between Penzance and Truro City in the Cornwall Charity Cup on Saturday to an unhappy end. Two players – home centre-forward Peter Rendell and Truro centre-half Dave Lavers – were sent off for fighting. Shortly before the incident left-half Mike Symons scored Truro’s third goal to clinch a draw when Penzance goalkeeper Keith Mollard was judged to have saved the ball behind the goal-line. Truro took the lead over Penzance within a minute of the kick-off when left-wing Imrie squared the ball for advancing right-wing Blower. Blower’s shot was not needed, however, for the ball found its way into the net off a defender. Edwards put Penzance on terms from a pass by Gazzard. Early in the second half Imrie put the visitors one-up but Penzance were quick to retaliate with goals coming from Vermoote and Morrison (own goal). Then in the last five minutes came Symons’s equaliser. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

Replay – Penzance (H) W 2-1 (Imrie 64, Manley 88) Sat 9 Jan

Team – Brian Mitchell (GK), Malcolm Pender, Norman Morrison, R. Mitchell, Dave Lavers, Mike Symons, Byron Blower, Dave Manley, Paul Stephens, Colin Chegwyn, Neil Imrie

Extra-time seemed inevitable when, in the 88th minute, aggressive Truro forced yet another corner in their Cornwall Charity Cup first round replay against Penzance at Treyew Road on Saturday. Right-winger Byron Blower put his centre wide, Mike Symons ran in and hammered the ball goalwards, and Dave Manley deflected it into the net to give City victory. Truro worked hard for the vital goal, and they fully deserved to go into the second round. The goals were a long time coming, however, for Penzance took a leaf out of Plymouth Argyle’s book of tactics. Although Holman wore the number 11 shirt, he played at left-back throughout the match. Jock Craig was freed to act as a second centre-half, and Truro found it difficult to break through their tight defence. This scheme did help Truro, however, for it meant that Penzance had only a four-man attack – supported in breakaways by left-half Maurice Weeks. Their dangerous moves were consequently few and far between, and the home defence was seldom in trouble. As a spectacle, the game was spoiled by the gale-force wind which spread across the pitch. With the ground soft and bumpy, the players found it difficult to control the ball. For long periods play was confined to midfield, particularly during the first half. Although still inclined to make too many indirect passes, Truro were forceful near goal and Terry Drew was constantly in action between the posts. He did well to keep the City’s score down to two. Truro had four players making their home debut. Brimful of confidence, Brian Mitchell made a couple of excellent finger-tip saves, and his speed of recovery saved what would have been a certain goal against the majority of ‘keepers. It was also good to see that he used the ball intelligently, throwing it to a player in preference to blindly kicking downfield. Centre-half Dave Lavers played well against Peter Rendell, who led the Penzance attack although he is normally a strong wing-half. Colin Chegwyn was the pick of the forward line for his excellent distribution and he was unfortunate not to get a goal. Paul Stephens was not so impressive at centre-forward, being overshadowed by Phillips, the outstanding player in the Penzance defence. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

Quarter-Final – Newquay (A) W 3-2 (Imrie x2, Foster) 6 Feb

Team – Brian Mitchell (GK), Brian Pooley, Norman Morrison, R. Mitchell, Dave Lavers, Malcolm Pender, Bryan Blower, Dave Manley, Barry Crocker, Mike Symons, Neil Imrie

This match had most of the things a cup-tie should have and some that often occur and should not. There were thrills, goals, things to argue about, fluctuating fortunes and a result in balance almost to the final whistle. Unfortunately the game was marred by an injury to Newquay’s centre-half Mike Jones. Newquay were the better side in the first half and should have taken the chances they made to have turned around with a comfortable lead. Instead, they scored but once – a cracking goal by inside-left Crick from a selfless pass by right-half Harvey when the defence expected Harvey to shoot. Mitchell, Truro’s goalkeeper, made several fine saves and then Truro forced two corners and from the second N. Imrie equalised. In the second half, Newquay went ahead with a goal by centre-forward Lenton and then added what might well have been a vital “goal” with another Lenton shot. The referee awarded a goal and then disallowed it on the linesman’s protest. Truro hit back and equalised again through inside-left Foster. Again the linesman’s flag went up but this time the referee ignored it. From then on, Truro took command and yet they seemed unlikely to break the home defence until a bad misunderstanding let in Imrie for the winner. A draw would have been a fair result, but, if either side had to win, Truro deserved to because they took their chances in the second half. There was a deal of holding and pushing by both sides which went unpunished in this game. Cornish Guardian

Semi-Final – Helston (N) W 2-1 (AET) (Imrie pen, Crocker 119)

Final – Saltash United (N) W 8-1 (Crocker 43, ??, Chegwyn x2, Hambley, Manley, Pender, Blower) 8 May

Team – Brian Mitchell (GK), R. Mitchell, Norman Morrison, Malcolm Pender, Dave Lavers, Mike Symons, Bryan Blower, Dave Manley, Mike Hambley, Barry Crocker, Colin Chegwyn

Assists – Chegwyn 43, ??

Six goals in the last 16 minutes gave Truro City a record win in the final of the Cornwall Charity Cup at Helston. The goals came after Saltash centre-half Roy Edge received a leg injury which made him a passenger on the wing and inside-right Mike Greeno was sent off by referee W. C. Pearce. Greeno had been warned for fouling and then officially cautioned before being sent off. Saltash, with the advantage of the strong wind in the first-half, forced a succession of corners but a sound defence, in which goalkeeper Brian Mitchell was outstanding, thwarted them until the 42nd minute. Then right-winger Albert Harris weaved his way through to score a good goal. But the elation of the Saltash supporters was short-lived. Within seconds Truro equalised. Colin Chegwyn centred for inside-left Barrie Crocker – he had earlier hit an upright – to score from close range. Facing the wind and strong Truro pressure, Saltash began to wilt before the two incidents which handicapped them so severely. From a Chegwyn-corner, Crocker put Truro ahead. In the final “blitz” Chegwyn hammered in two fine goals and centre-forward Mike Hamley, right-half Malcolm Pender, inside-right Dave Manley and right-winger Byron Blower got the others. Cornish Guardian

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1965-1966

1st Round – St Dennis (H) W 15-2 (Imrie x4, Chegwyn x4, Jefferies x2, Manley x2, Lindsay, Stephens, Freeman) Sat 1 Jan

Completely routed by cupholders Truro City, St Dennis were applauded off the field by their opponents for their gallant and sporting display. St Dennis had one moment of glory – in the 15th minute – when they took the lead through centre-forward Tabb from Allen’s centre. Truro quickly hit back, and by half-time had built up a 6-1 lead. St Dennis floundered in the mud while the City added nine goals in the second half, despite making positional changes which pulled attackers back into defence. Centre-forward Neil Imrie and inside-right Colin Chegwyn scored four goals each, centre-half Harold Jefferies and right-winger Dave Manley two each, and the others came from Lindsay, Stephens and Freeman. With almost the last kick of the game, Allen scored St Dennis’ second goal. Cornish Guardian

Quarter-Final – St Austell (H) L 1-5 (Imrie) Sat 5 Feb

Smarting from their defeat of the previous week at Poltair and two other defeats by Truro earlier this season, St Austell handed the City their heaviest beating of the season. And there was no fluke about St Austell’s win for had they possessed a marksman they could have doubled their score. Truro fielded a reserve right-wing and were a man short for the last 20 minutes – but that was no excuse for their worst display of the season. Given a morale booster of a first minute gift goal, St Austell cut the Truro defence into shreds, and led 3-0 at half-time through centre-forward Bobby Moxham (2) and inside-left Mike Howard, while City goalkeeper Brian Mitchell saved a penalty kick from Dudley Wherry. In the second half, Moxham and Howard added one goal each, while centre-forward Neil Imrie got Truro’s consolation goal. Cornish Guardian

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1966-1967

1st Round – Penzance (A) W 3-1 (Greeno 20, ??, Williams OG) 31 Dec

Team – Trevor Salsbury (GK), Brian Adams, Alan Morris, Tony Hill, Harold Jefferies, Colin Lindsay, Dave Manley, Mike Greeno, Neil Imrie, Johnny Wardle, Colin Chegwyn

Truro banished the Penlee Park bogey – and ended the Penzance senior team’s unbeaten home record in this first round Cornwall Charity Cup game. After two defeats at Penzance this season Truro must have had doubts, at the start, of getting through to the second round. Throughout the first half Penzance were on top with the shooting power of Peter White, Terry Dann and Brian Symons forceful and threatening. But Truro’s goal was charmed and their ‘keeper, Trevor Salsbury in great form with his daring saves and nimbleness. Truro took the lead after 20 minutes through inside-right Mike Greeno, who had another in the second half from a right wing corner by Wardle. The other goal came when a pass back by Penzance’s Lloyd Williams to ‘keeper Mel Triggs was misjudged and the wet ball rolled over the line. The only home goal came when a free kick by Dann was cracked hard by White into the top of the net. Johnny Wardle’s scrapbook

Quarter-Final – Porthleven (H) W 2-0 (Imrie 41, Wardle 72) 11 Feb

Team – Trevor Salsbury (GK), Dave Hunt, Alan Morris, Brian Adams, Harold Jefferies, Tony Hill, Dave Manley, Len Anderson, Neil Imrie, Johnny Wardle, Colin Chegwyn

Semi-Final – St Austell (N) W 4-0 (Wardle, Adams, Coker OG, Chegwyn) Thu 20 Apr

Team – Brian Adams, Len Anderson, Johnny Wardle, Colin Chegwyn

Truro City gave St Austell short shrift in this Cornwall Charity Cup semi-final at Newquay. The first half was marked by a most unusual incident. Truro’s centre-forward, Imrie, attempted a shot and the referee awarded a goal. St Austell protested that the ball had gone outside the post, and, although a linesman was consulted a goal was awarded. As the sides lined up to restart, Truro players told the referee that the ball had hit the side netting and had not gone inside the goal. After again speaking to the linesman, the referee reversed his decision. Even against the wind Truro were the better side, and when St Austell faced both wind and the setting sun, they were outclassed. Inside-left J. Wardle got Truro’s first goal with a quickly-taken long shot. Following this example, Truro scored three more goals from long shots. Right-half B. Adams scored with a cracking drive; inside-right Anderson also tried one, and the ball was deflected in by St Austell centre-half Coker. Coker was also unlucky when a fierce shot by Chegwyn touched him as it whistled on its way for the fourth goal. Cornish Guardian

Final – Torpoint Athletic (N) L 0-2 10 May

Torpoint retained the Cornwall Charity Cup when they beat Truro City 2-0 at St Blazey. Truro had beaten Torpoint three times this season but in this final they were outplayed by a faster and more methodical side. Cornish Guardian

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1967-1968

1st Round – Nanpean (A) W 6-1 (Wardle 18, Fice 55, Manley x2, Wavish, Anderson 85) 30 Dec

Quarter-Final – Porthleven (H) W 1-0 (Fice 35) 10 Feb

Assist – Wardle 35

Porthleven relied on their speed, tenacity and fierce tackling – tactics which upset the more skilful City side. From the moment they kicked off down the slope, Porthleven had the home defence at full stretch. But veteran centre-half Harold Jefferies and young Harold Richards, recalled at the last moment because Colin Chegwyn failed to arrive, scarcely put a foot wrong. Gradually, Truro came out of their defensive shell and then unexpectedly snatched the lead. Centre-forward Johnny Wardle drifted out to the wing and centred for outside-left Colin Fice to force the ball over the line. It was Truro’s turn to pile on the pressure in the second half, but they too found that Porthleven have a sound defence in which sweeper-up Mike Orchard, took the honours and Tony Paull brought off some memorable saves. Cornish Guardian

Semi-Final – Wadebridge (N) L 3-5 (Wardle 16, Raby OG, M. Chilcott OG) Thu 2 May

Wadebridge centre-half Reg Wyatt was sent off in this Cornwall Charity Cup semi-final at Newquay on Thursday following remarks made to the referee as the teams moved off for the interval. The match had tension, some temper and plenty of excitement. Both teams had scored by the interval, Wadebridge with a brilliant header by centre-forward Parker, and Truro City through Wardle. The loss of Wyatt put new determination into Wadebridge, and outside-left Dingle put them ahead again. Goalkeeper Raby’s second mistake gave Truro another goal, but inside-left Moxham restored Wadebridge’s lead. Another defensive error, this time an own goal by Wadebridge right-half, M. Chilcott, and this thrilling cup-tie spilled over into extra time. The game was won when Moxham pushed through a perfect pass for inside-right C. Chilcott to score a fine goal, and just to make sure Chilcott added another, to put Wadebridge in the final with Torpoint. Cornish Guardian

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1968-1969

1st Round – Newquay (A) L 1-8 (Imrie) 28 Dec

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1969-1970

Notable absentees from the Durning Lawrence tourney are Falmouth Town and Truro City which can hardly be said to make it a really representative event. No doubt the CCFA know all the answers to what to the layman seems inexplicable. Cornish Guardian

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1972-1973

1st Round – Porthleven (A) L 2-3 (Adams, Rowe) Sat 9 Dec

Truro City went to Porthleven with the emphasis on attack – but their plan misfired, and they slumped to their first defeat there since the Fishermen joined the SW League six years ago. In the first period the City had most of the play, but they could not find the net. Newcomers Bob Webber and Chris Crowe were a big disappointment. Disjointed by the non-arrival of midfield man Brian Durkin, Truro could not match Porthleven’s flowing soccer in the second period and they conceded two goals to Graham Roach, the second a superb left-foot drive which gave Trevor Salsbury no chance. Home keeper Tony Paull allowed a Brian Adams cross to slip through his fingers to put Truro back in the game, and Peter Rowe, their best forward, hammered an equaliser only a couple minutes later. But inside three minutes Roach struck again, going through on the left and crossing for Keith Hoare to give Porthleven the victory they deserved. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

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1973-1974

1st Round – St Blazey (A) W 2-1 Sat 8 Dec

Quarter-Final – Saltash (H) L 0-4 Sat 2 Feb

Saltash found things easy at Truro, despite being without five regulars and having Tony Coe playing his first game since breaking an ankle three months ago. Two goals in the last ten minutes boosted Saltash’s victory scoreline to 4-0. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

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1974-1975

1st Round – St Just (A) L ?-? Sat 7 Dec

The Combination League leaders St Just were good value for their home win over Truro City. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

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1975-1976

1st Round – Torpoint Athletic (A) D 3-3 (P. Osborne pen, J. Osborne, A. Webb) Dec

In one of the most exciting games at Torpoint this year underdogs Truro gained a replay through determined football. Torpoint dominated the early play and took the lead through D. Mills. Truro pressed towards half-time and equalised with a penalty by P. Osborne. In the second period Torpoint went into a two-goal lead when Smerdon and Masey finished off good moves to put them in command. Truro then began a great fight back and levelled the score through J. Osborne and A. Webb.

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1976-1977

1st Round – St Dennis (A) L 1-4 (Rowe 15) 4 Dec

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1977-1978

1st Round – St Blazey (A) D 2-2 (Marks x2) AET Sat 19 Nov

Replay – St Blazey (A) L 1-5 (Marks) Sat 26 Nov

Team – Julian Grant (GK), M. Trethewey, Danny Trewhela, Nigel Kellow, D. Heayn, M. Symons, Alex Sandow, Steve Tabb, John Hawke, Malcolm Penrose, Adrian Marks

Truro City have to play all their cup matches away from home

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1978-1979

1st Round – Liskeard (A) L 1-4 (Rowe 34) Sat 21 Oct

Team – Paul Corlett (GK), Mark Symons, Richard Dingle, Nigel Kellow, Tony Webb, Peter Hunt, Alan Whittaker, Derek Salmon, Geoff Lee, Tony Roberts, Peter Rowe

Sub Used – Jimmy Barrett

Assist – Roberts 34

The crumb of comfort Truro City gained from their visit to Lux Park on Saturday was the fact that young Mark Symons is a player with a first team future. Asked to mark one of the most talented wingers in the county, he gave 101 per cent effort and played coolly and compently when under pressure. Symon’s task was the more difficult because he took over from Derek Hawke at right-back whereas he is normally a left flank midfield player. With Hawke struggling to regain his early season form, Symons must be worth another chance next weekend when the City travel to play Launceston in the Senior Cup on Saturday, and, after an overnight stay at Bideford, meet Torrington on the Sunday in a league game. Saturday’s Charity Cup first round defeat was not unexpected. Liskeard have won their last six matches, and they are probably the best team in the SW League at the present time. Liskeard struck hard in the opening ten minutes to take a two-goal lead, and they never looked back. Truro did not give in easily, but they faced an uphill struggle all the way and did not have the power up front to worry seriously the home defence. In the absence of Dave Neal injured, Truro also bloodied Nigel Kellow. He never settled down to show the same composure as Symons, and the City badly missed Neal’s cover in the air. Kellow tried hard enough, but his distribution after winning the ball was mediocre. Player-manager Tony Roberts returned up front, leaving Jimmy Barrett on the bench. Roberts was obviously nursing his ankle injury and he failed to make much impact on the game. Apart from Symons, the two men to catch the eye were goalkeeper Paul Corlett and central defender Richard Dingle. Corlett got close to stopping two of the goals with fine dives and he was always in control of the box. Dingle had his work cut out covering his colleagues but his contribution undoubtedly helped keep the score down. Liskeard had the man-of-the-match in left-back Steve Mallett and left-winger Bradley Swiggs. It was good to see a return to the old style of playing two genuine wingers, for Alan McSweeney was also troublesome on the right flank. John Lazzari was a dangerous front runner but in his debut match Brian Rimes – who almost signed for Truro – went almost unnoticed. It was Swiggs, fast and with delightful ball control, who put Liskeard ahead in the fifth minute after Lazzari had set up the chance. Five minutes later the City defence failed to clear a free-kick taken by Tony Hughes and McSweeney scored. Liskeard swept down the slope and pummelled the Truro defence for a spell, and a goal looked certain when McSweeney headed a Tony Coe corner just by the far post. But Webb headed off the goal line. At this stage a rout was on the cards. Then Truro began to establish some sort of midfield control, and although there was little bite in their finishing they cut the deficit in the 34th minute. For once they broke through the offside trap marshalled by former City player Alan Morris and Roberts put Peter Rowe on the spot for a well taken goal. There were hopes that if Truro could hold their opponents to 2-1 until half-time and then have slope advantage, they might pull the fat from the fire. The hopes were dashed four minutes later when Webb failed to pass back to Corlett decisively and Dingle in trying to retrieve the situation, conceded a penalty. Corlett almost reached Ben Murphy’s kick but the ball deflected in off the foot of the post. Truro had more of the second half play but lacked the skill to take advantage of Liskeard’s mistakes. Webb did crash the ball against the bar, but the whistle went at the same time as Rowe was offside. Liskeard tested Corlett with several fine shots, forced a succession of corners and made certain of a comprehensive victory when in the 64th minute, Lazzari pulled a Swiggs corner kick back for McSweeney to head their fourth. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

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1979-1980

1st Round – Bugle (?) W 1-0 (Dingle)

2nd Round – Newquay (A) L ?-? Wed 15 Aug

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1980-1981

1st Round – Wadebridge (H) W 4-0 (Riches x3, Ross) Sat 27 Sep

Team – Dave Jull (GK), Mark Wearne, Richard Dingle, Dave Neal, Tony Webb, Graham Bilkey, Alan Martin, Clive Mewton, Rob Pointecki, Derek Ross, Colin Riches

Sub Used – Paddy Moyle

Having waited a long time for the fruits of his close-season work to mature, Truro manager Dennis Angilley had the satisfaction of seeing City bundle Wadebridge unceremoniously out of the Cornwall Charity Cup at Treyew-Road on Saturday. A four-goal blitz in the second-half brought Truro greater reward than could possibly have been expected against opponents who the previous week had held South Western League champions Newquay to a draw. This was City’s second successive win against good-class opposition, and it was richly deserved. The more aggressive side throughout, they shattered Wadebridge with two goals in two minutes from Colin Riches, who went on to complete his hat-trick. And they rubbed salt in the wound in the final minute when Derek Ross scrambled the fourth past the demoralised Wadebridge defence. An individual success story was the debut of Rob Pointecki, who has moved to Truro to work for the next 12 months on the Marks and Spencer development in Pydar Street. Selected on the strength of his display when the first XI conceded an 8-1 defeat to the reserves in a friendly game on Wednesday, Pointecki showed a lot of potential and provided the crosses for the second pair. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

Quarter-Final – St Just (A) W 2-1 (Cusack 30, Barron 55) 14 Feb

Team – John Axon (GK), David Mills, Dave Neal, Richard Dingle, Barry Julian, Alan Martin, Graham Bilkey, Colin Leakey, Chris Souness, Jim Barron, Mike Cusack

Sub Used – David Webb

Semi-Final – Marazion (N) W 4-1 (Riches, T. Webb x2, Cusack) 30 Apr

Truro City easily qualified to meet Torpoint in the Cornwall Charity Cup final at Newquay on May 19, but not before their Combination League opponents had taken a shock semi-final lead at Falmouth. Quick off the mark Marazion hustled City into making mistakes and Ian Richards shot them ahead. Tony Webb made an equaliser for Colin Riches before half-time and later Webb added two – including a penalty – and Mike Cusack an opportunist fourth. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

Final – Torpoint Athletic (N) W 3-1 (T. Webb 48, Mewton 90, Wignall 90 + 4) 19 May

Team – John Axon (GK), David Mills, Ray Smith, Richard Dingle, Barry Julian, Alan Martin, Graham Bilkey, Colin Leakey, Tony Webb, Colin Riches, Mike Cusack

Subs Used – Gary Wignall, Clive Mewton

Manager – Dennis Angilley

Goals from their substitutes in the 90th and 94th minutes earned Truro City victory in the Cornwall Charity Cup final at Newquay. It was City’s 19th appearance in the final and the tenth time they had captured the trophy. Truro’s success was for manager Dennis Angilley in particular, a belated reward for a season full of headaches – a campaign which began disappointingly because of injuries, but which is ending on a high note. The result was a big disappointment for Torpoint, for they had looked the far sharper side throughout the first half and led 1-0 at the break. With 17 minutes to go, the scores level and the match evenly poised, Torpoint lost goalkeeper Edwards with a knee injury. But they held out until seconds from full time, when deputy keeper Andy Mattock was left stranded by a flighted 30-yard shot from Clive Mewton, and injury time was four minutes old when Gary Wignall pierced the offside trap for the City’s third. The City manager’s headaches lasted until the early hours of Tuesday (19 May) when he finally contacted Gary Wignall and arranged for him to be at Mount Wise. Wignall and Mewton had left the club early in the season to join Plymouth Argyle and Plymouth Civil Service respectively, but were still on Truro’s books for the Charity Cup. Their emergency recall was necessary because it was found, late in the day, that two of the second-team men chosen for the final were not eligible due to administrative errors. Torpoint, with the wind in their backs, won most of the first-half honours. They were faster, more aggressive and full of promise up front. Truro, struggling to find their rhythm, were not helped when Colin Leakey limped off after only 26 minutes, Wignall taking over. And they breathed sighs of relief when Metters and Brian Walker were off target with headers when the goal was at their mercy. In the 43rd minute City were lucky to scramble away Torpoint’s fifth corner at the third attempt. But it was at the expense of yet another corner, which centre-back Phil Cardew superbly headed in from Billy Ferris’s cross. The lead was nothing more than Torpoint deserved. But it was short-lived. Three minutes after the restart Wignall flicked the ball on to Mike Cusack, who beat keeper Edwards for possession and crossed for Tony Webb to head in. From then on City had the edge, although Torpoint were very dangerous on the break, particularly on the left, and twice, John Axon saved with his feet when Larry Churchward and Metters were through. At the other end Steve Yeoman was only inches away from conceding an own-goal, and Wignall made a tremendous run but had his shot blocked and could not force the rebound over the line. Mewton took over from the injured Colin Riches after 70 minutes, and then Torpoint lost Edwards when he clashed with Cusack – almost certainly saving a goal in the process. Still Torpoint pressed forward – Richard Dingle was forced to make a last-ditch clearance over his own bar – and it was not until the 87th minute that deputy keeper was first tested when Wignall’s corner kick went behind off the near post. Right on time, Mewton sighted home a shot which would have beaten most goalkeepers and Wignall took his chance well when he burst through from the halfway line, rounded Mattock, shrugged off a couple of tackles and slotted in City’s third. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

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1981-1982

1st Round – Foxhole (A) D 2-2 (D. Webb pen, Stokes) Sat 28 Nov

Team – Pete Child (GK), Dave Thomas, Alan Gilbert, Keith Parker, Dave Webb, Kelvin Magee, Paul Chadwick, Chris Webb, Steve Tabb, John Hawke, Howard Stokes

Sub Used – P. J. Rowe

Truro City, holders of the Cornwall Charity Cup have been knocked out of this season’s competition on a technicality. They were due to play Foxhole in a replay at Treyew-Road – but heard that the Cornwall County Football Association had expelled them for fielding an unregistered player in the 2-2 draw at Foxhole. Because of an administrative error, P. J. Rowe, who came on as a second half substitute, had not signed the necessary forms to play in county cup competitions.

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1982-1983

??? Round – St Blazey (H) L 1-4 (Tabb 80) Sat 4 Dec

Team – Barry Medlin (GK), Allen, Nigel Kellow, Steve Williams, Steve Tabb, Dave Deacon, Steve Randell, Peter Hunt, Steve Wicks, Mark Tindall, Bernie Smith

Truro’s slim hopes of causing an upset in this Cornwall Charity Cup match virtually disappeared in the 37th minute when St Blazey were awarded a controversial penalty. Referee John Pope ruled that central defender Nigel Kellow had deliberately handled the ball in the penalty area, with City’s furious protests to no avail. Keeper Barry Medlin did superbly well to block Graham Bilkey’s spot kick, but he followed up to smash home the rebound. This put St Blazey 2-0 up, Barry Julian had given them the lead after five minutes with a well-taken volley from close range. For much of the first half City had as much of the play territorially as the visitors, but lacked penetration. St Blazey went 3-0 ahead early in the second half when Geoff Paull scored with a shot that went in off the post and left Truro vainly claiming that the ball had gone out of play. St Blazey always were much sharper in attack and looked likely to add to their tally on a number of occasions. Former Chelsea player Mark Tindill made a good impression in his first game for Truro, showing some skilful touches, although he did not look fully match fit. He was at his best when he switched to midfield from attack in the second half, creating a number of dangerous situations. It was left to Truro full-back Steve Tabb to salvage some pride, when with ten minutes left, he scored with a superbly struck 35-yard drive. However, it was St Blazey who had the last word. The experienced Jack Grainger scored in injury time with a splendid lob, leaving City to ponder on their 18th defeat of the season. Skipper Steve Williams was booked for dissent in the first half. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

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1983-1984

1st Round – Nanpean (H) W 2-0 (Coad, Stokes) 3 Dec

Quarter-Final – Wadebridge (H) L 1-2 Wed 2 May

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1984-1985

1st Round – Launceston (H) W 2-0 22 Aug

Quarter-Final – Kilkhampton (H) W 3-0 (Wearne 4, Philp 15, 36) 12 Sep

Team – Keith Abbot (GK), Evans, George Pattison, Mark Symons, Mike Leach, Mark Wearne, Gary Pamflett, Alan Carey, Webb, Steve Tabb, Tony Philp

Subs Used – Andy Keast, Steve Aplin, Des Coad

Semi-Final – 17/24 Apr

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1985-1986

1st Round – Wadebridge (A) L ?-? 21 Aug

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1986-1987

1st Round – Sticker (A) W 7-1 Wed 20 Aug

Quarter-Final – Newquay (A) L 0-4 10 Sep

Truro City played in yellow & black

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1989-1990

1st Round – St Dennis (H) W 3-1 Tue 19 Sep

Quarter-Final – Nanpean Rovers (A) L 2-3

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1995-1996

1st Round – Falmouth Town (H) W 3-2 (Norman, Gosling, Burrows) 7 Nov

Team – Dennis Annear (GK), Tristan Wood, Darren Redding, Justin Norman, Graeme Kirkup, Nigel Pugh, Ian Gosling, Steve Wherry, Damien Stevens, Dave Ford, Mark Damerell

Sub Used – John Burrows

Quarter-Final – Bodmin Town (H) L 1-2 (Wood 56) 30 Jan

Team – Dennis Annear (GK), Chris Webb, Darren Redding, Justin Norman, Graeme Kirkup, Nigel Pugh, Tristan Wood, Steve Wherry, Adrian Bleasdale, John Burrows, Mark Damerell

Truro’s dreams of lifting four trophies in a season ended as they crashed out of the Cornwall Charity Cup 2-1. It was their first home defeat in any competition this season, as Bodmin moved into the semi-finals with a disciplined display to avenge their 4-2 Jewson South Western League defeat at Treyew Road. Clear-cut chances were scarce in an evenly-fought first half, but Bodmin took the lead five minutes into the second period when Jeff Babb beat Truro keeper Dennis Annear to a through ball and forced it past him and into the net. Truro equalised six minutes later when Tristan Wood’s effort from the by-line flew into the far corner. However, what proved to be the winner came quickly from John Durham whose speculative shot deceived Annear. Steve Wherry almost earned extra time for Truro right on time, only to see Paul Hicks block his close-range effort with his legs. West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser

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1996-1997

1st Round – Penryn (A) W 2-1 (Burrows, Wherry 116) Sun 6 Oct

The Truro hero was former Penryn striker Steve Wherry, who scored the City winner with the game just four minutes away from a penalty shoot-out. He headed in from close range after a near post corner had been flicked on to him. Earlier Penryn had taken a second half lead through Paul Murray with substitute John Burrows quickly equalising. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

Quarter-Final – Penzance (H) L 1-2 (Wood) Tue 25 Mar

Truro City suffered their first home defeat in any competition this season as they were beaten 2-1 by Penzance in the quarter-finals of the Cornwall Charity Cup on Tuesday evening. It was an heroic performance by the visitors, as they had to play with only 10 men for more than half of the game after having Casey Adams sent off. Adams received his marching orders from referee Malcolm West eight minutes before the break when he was adjudged to have kept out a goalbound shot from John Burrows with his hand. Burrows took the spot-kick, but for the third successive time missed when Andy Angove saved his unconvincing effort. Burrows had also missed from the spot at Penzance in the Jewson South Western League and then at home to Millbrook. Truro already leading 1-0 from a Mark Damerell goal, the miss was to prove crucial. At the start of the second half Angove brought off a tremendous double save from Justin Norman and Mark Gammon to keep his team in the game. Urged on by their vociferous supporters, Penzance refused to surrender and equalised after 59 minutes when Charlie Legg scored following a free-kick. The Magpies grew in confidence and in the 73rd minute Gerry Westlake scored a superb second with a first time volley from Darren Wills’ right wing corner. Truro tried to come back but without success. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

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1997-1998

1st Round – Perranwell (A) L 0-1 12 Oct

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1998-1999

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1999-2000

1st Round – Saltash United (A) L 2-6 (Moore, Stevens) 29 Sep

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2000-2001

1st Round – Penryn (H) L 1-3 (OG) 17 Oct

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2001-2002

1st Round – Millbrook (H) W 1-0 (OG) 16 Oct

Quarter-Final – Callington (A) L 2-4 (Deacon, Hancock) 17 Feb

Team – Ayres (GK), Willmore, Watt, P. Davey, Harris, Trethewey, Baxter, Wolstencroft, Deacon, Cain

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2002-2003

1st Round – Millbrook (H) W 2-0 (Goldring x2) 8 Oct

Quarter-Final – St Austell (H) W 3-0 (Wort 15, C. Wolstencroft 60, 73) 23 Mar

Semi-Final – St Blazey (N) W 2-1 (Trethewey 48, P. Wolstencroft) Tue 8 Apr

Team – Duncan Ayres (GK), Robin Watt, Pete Davey, Mike Cain, Paul Baldwin, Mark Trethewey, Matt Salmon, Chris Davey, Ben Goldring, Liam Heenan, Paul Wolstencroft

It is one of those games that will linger in the memory for some time to come. With Real Madrid and Manchester United being shown live on TV and Truro City being applauded by the crowd just for having the nerve to turn up to play St Blazey, and no disrespect at all is intended, few people were there to witness one of the defining occasions of the current soccer season such was the weight of evidence against City achieving what no other club had managed for almost two years – to beat the side that held all the senior trophies they could play for. St Blazey, all pomp and circumstance, and without question far and away the best side in the county, were keen to reach their third final of the campaign and so remain on course for a second incredible clean sweep of all Cornwall’s domestic soccer honours. That they didn’t will have sent shock waves throughout the county. Truro City, lingering just above the re-election zone in the Carlsberg SWL, gave their illustrious opponents a goal start and then set about pulling off the most remarkable of victories seen at Bickland Park in recent times. A poor headed pass back in the fifth minute from City defender Mike Cain never had any real hope of reaching goalkeeper Duncan Ayres. It hung in the air and Cain failed to get any real pressure on the ball and with Ayres left in no-man’s land Matt Penry stepped in to lob the ball into an empty net. St Blazey would have expected to score at some stage and the gift goal was the signal to push the ball around against a side who looked ripe for picking. Surprisingly, the high-scoring green and black machine did not look entirely convincing and by the break City, somehow, had doggedly fought their way back into the game to give themselves a fighting chance of causing an upset. Three minutes into the second half the ground erupted after City equalised with one of the finest goals you will see anywhere. The ball broke loose to the diminutive Mark Trethewey 35-40 yards from St Blazey’s goal, and without hesitation he struck one of the shots of the season with the outside of his right foot that flew and curled past goalkeeper Sid Taylor and into the net between crossbar and post.

Final – Falmouth Town (N) L 0-1 15 May Paul Wolstencroft sent off 84 mins

Team – Duncan Ayres (GK), Robin Watt, Mike Cain, Pete Davey, Paul Baldwin, Mark Trethewey, Chris Davey, Matt Salmon, Ben Goldring, Paul Wolstencroft, Liam Heenan

Falmouth Town lifted the Durning Lawrence Charity Cup after having worked hard to gain a 1-0 victory over old foes and rivals Truro City. Only Damian Stevens’ 42nd minute strike separated the two sides in a hard fought match that was heavily influenced by the prevailing conditions. A strong wind blowing straight up from Porthleven harbour coupled with driving rain made conditions very difficult for both sides. Full credit to both managers as their sides attempted to play decent football. Truro strived to compete with Falmouth, and it was Falmouth’s extra bit of class that told in the end. Playing with their backs to the wind in the first half Falmouth controlled all the play creating several goal scoring opportunities. City escaped in the 19th minute when Neil Burton’s header, from a Wayne Brown corner, was cleared off the line by Ben Goldring with City keeper Duncan Ayres rooted to the spot. Town pushed forward at every opportunity and three minutes prior to the interval Damian Stevens slotted home the decisive goal. A long ball down the left flank from Ross Pope sent winger Brown on a run. His first time cross from the by-line found Stevens on the edge of the six yard box. Town’s top scorer controlled the ball well before netting his 19th of the season. The second half saw Truro gain a grasp of the game but despite having most of the possession they could not break down a resolute Falmouth backline. Town did more attacking against the wind than Truro had managed in the first half and this was a telling factor. As the second half wore on so City’s frustration became apparent with Paul Wolstencroft receiving his marching orders after being given a sceond yellow for an off the ball incident appearing to involve Town wing-back Jake Ash.

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2003-2004

Quarter-Final – Newquay (H) 19 Feb

Penzance (?) W ?-?

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2004-2005

Liskeard Athletic (A) L ?-? Feb

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2005-2006

1st Round – Bodmin Town (H) L 1-2 (Ash) 27 Sep

Team – Paul Hider (GK), Jake Ash, Fergus Nevin, Ross Pope, Mike Cain, Lee Beer, Darren Burchell, Peter Davey, Mike Roberts, Andy Bowker, Lee Langmead

Sub Used – Wolstencroft

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2006-2007

1st Round – Saltash United (A) W 4-0 (Reski, Watkins, Tolley, Ludlam) 25 Oct

Team – Dan Stevenson (GK), Jake Ash, Ross Pope, Tom Smith, Graeme Power, Joe Broad, Chris Reski, Ian Gosling, Andy Watkins, Shane Tolley, Jonny Ludlam

Subs Used – Kevin Wills, Stewart Yetton

Quarter-Final – Liskeard Athletic (H) 19 Dec

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Most Cornwall Charity Cup Goals

7 – Colin Chegwyn

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