FA Vase

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The Football Association Challenge Vase, usually referred to as the FA Vase is an annual competition for teams playing below step 4 of the English National League system.

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Truro City’s complete FA Vase record

1987-1988 – Preliminary Round

1988-1989 – First Round

1991-1992 – Extra Preliminary Round

1992-1993 – Extra Preliminary Round

1995-1996 – First Round

1996-1997 – Third Round

1998-1999 – First Round

2005-2006 – Second Round

2006-2007 – WINNERS

2007-2008 – Fifth Round

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1987-1988

Extra Preliminary Round – Brislington (H) W 2-1 (Perks 81, 119) AET 5 Sep

Team – Steve Gill (GK), Tony Burt, Dave Streat, Neil Stephens, Tony Webb, Bruce Jane, John Claypole, Pat Evans, Neil Phillips, Steve Tabb, Paul Perks

Subs Used – Dominic Evans, Mark Symons

Manager – Tony Roberts

Truro made their supporters suffer before clinching victory in this FA Vase extra preliminary round tie at Treyew Road on Saturday. With one minute of extra time remaining, Truro looked as though they would have to travel to Brislington for a replay. But then John Claypole fed Neil Phillips who in turn put Paul Perks clear on the left. Perks calmly rounded keeper Richard Ollis and slid the ball into the net. It was a splendid piece of finishing by Perks and earned Truro a home tie against Hellenic League side Yate Town on Saturday week. Victory was no more than Truro deserved after having much the better of extra time, during which their superior fitness gave them a decisive edge over the Somerset side. However, City were fortunate to take the tie into extra time. They fell behind in the 60th minute when Richard Gardiner pushed the ball past Steve Gill after being put through. They did not look like finding a way through the Brislington defence, too often failing to get in good crosses when well placed. They had a marvellous chance to equalise in the 72nd minute when they were awarded a penalty for handball. But keeper Ollis made three fine saves. First he blocked Claypole’s spot kick, then his follow-up effort and finally pounced on Neil Phillips’s shot. The equaliser came with nine minutes of normal time remaining – Burt crossed from the right for Perks to bundle the ball home from close range. Gill had to save well to deny Gardiner in the 87th minute, but in extra time there was really only one team in it. However, City had a tremendous let off when Paul Warrington shot over from within six yards after a shot had rebounded from the underside of the bar. Steve Tabb hit the inside of the post with a header and it seemed as if the elusive winner would not come – until Perks’s late strike. West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser

Preliminary Round – Yate Town (H) L 0-3 19 Sep

Team – Steve Gill (GK), Tony Burt, Dave Streat, Neil Stephens, Tony Webb, Dominic Evans, John Claypole, Pat Evans, Neil Phillips, Paul Perks, Mark Symons

Subs Used – Bruce Jane, Steve Tabb

Manager – Tony Roberts

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1988-1989

Extra Preliminary Round – Supermarine (H) W 2-0 (Jane, Massey)

Manager – Morrish Truscott

Goals from Bruce Jane and Steve Massey gave Truro a 2-0 home victory over Swindon club Supermarine in the extra-preliminary round of the FA Vase at Treyew Road on Saturday. Truro are now at home to Great Mills Division 1 club Wimborne in the next round to be played on October 8.

Preliminary Round – Wimborne Town (H) W 2-1

Manager – Morrish Truscott

1st Round – Exmouth Town (H) L 0-2

Manager – Morrish Truscott

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1991-1992

Extra Preliminary Round – St Austell (H) L 0-2 Sat 7 Sep

Squad – Ian Morris, Adrian Blagg, Mark Wearne, Tony Webb, Nigel Kellow, Graeme Kirkup, Simon Fisher, Bernie Smith, Dave Waters, Paul Smith, Damian Stevens, Steve Massey, Damien Davey, Johnny Lugg

Manager – Steve Massey

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1992-1993

Extra Preliminary Round – Crediton (H) L 0-1 5 Sep

Squad – Andy Gammon (GK), Chris Webb, Mark Wearne, Frank Bickle, Nigel Brabyn, Leigh Cooper, Shaun Cooper, Micky Fallon, Dave Streat, Dave Waters, Mark Symons, Chris Symons, Darren Tallon, Damian Stevens

Manager – Steve Massey

Surely the one that got away. A very disappointing result, considering we were in control for 90% of the match. We had numerous chances during the game but were unable to put the ball in the net. A lot of credit must go to Mike Barrett, the Crediton goalkeeper, who pulled off a number of excellent saves, particularly when he was faced with a one-on-one situation. It all started in the first five minutes when he saved well from Micky Fallon. As the half wore on, Dave Waters and Damian Stevens both missed opportunities to open the scoring. The second half continued in much the same vein, with it becoming all too obvious that Crediton were content to absorb all the pressure and hope to catch City on the break. This came to fruition for Crediton midway through the half, when hesitancy in our defence allowed Russell Dawson to scramble the ball into the net. Truro continued to bombard the visiting defence but a goal just would not come. A word of praise for referee Dave Clark, surely one of the best referees to officiate at Treyew Road.

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1995-1996

2nd Qualifying Round – Cadbury Heath (H) W 6-2 (Norman x3, Wherry x2, Damerell) 30 Sep

Team – Dennis Annear (GK), Chris Webb, Darren Redding, Justin Norman, Graeme Kirkup, Nigel Pugh, Ian Gosling, Steve Wherry, Damian Stevens, Adrian Bleasdale, Mark Damerell

Manager – Leigh Cooper

1st Round – Mangotsfield United (A) L 0-3 Sat 28 Oct

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

Sub Used – John Burrows

Manager – Leigh Cooper

Truro were left reflecting angrily on a controversial refereeing decision that altered the entire course of their first round Carlsberg FA Vase game at Mangotsfield on Saturday. Trailing 1-0, they looked to have drawn level with a free-kick from Damian Stevens, but the referee ruled that the kick must be taken again as he had not blown the whistle. The retaken kick came to nothing and to add insult to injury, Mangotsfield broke away, won a free-kick and made it 2-0. It was a body blow for Truro who, despite dominating the second half against their high-flying Great Mills Premier Division opponents, were unable to find the net, hitting the woodwork twice as the home goal bore a charmed life on numerous occasions. Then Mangotsfield broke away right on time to score a third goal and give them a flattering victory margin. Traffic hold-ups meant that City arrived for the game only 20 minutes before kick-off and Mangotsfield went ahead after 25 minutes when Andy Perrett raced clear. Then came Stevens’ disallowed “goal”, with Stuart Minall’s superb free-kick increasing Mangotsfield’s lead. Undaunted, Truro piled on the second-half pressure with Stevens hitting the post, but it was just not to be their day as they went down to their first defeat of the season. However, manager Leigh Cooper while angry at the decision to rule out Stevens’s goal was full of praise for his side’s performance. He said: “We played very well and I thought the lads were fantastic. The second half was as well as we have played all season.” West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

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1996-1997

1st Round – Bridport (H) W 4-0 (Stevens, Bleasdale, Burrows, Damerell) 2 Nov

Team – Ian Baker (GK), Tristan Wood, Darren Redding, Damian Stevens, Graeme Kirkup, Nigel Pugh, Adrian Bleasdale, Steve Wherry, John Burrows, Mark Rowe, Mark Damerell

Manager – Leigh Cooper

2nd Round – Falmouth Town (A) W 2-1 (Bleasdale, Wherry) 23 Nov

Team – Ian Baker (GK), Tristan Wood, Darren Redding, Damian Stevens, Graeme Kirkup, Nigel Pugh, Adrian Bleasdale, Steve Wherry, John Burrows, Mark Rowe, Mark Damerell

Manager – Leigh Cooper

3rd Round – Banstead Athletic (A) L 1-3 (Welch OG 75) Sat 14 Dec

Team – Ian Baker (GK), Tristan Wood, Darren Redding, Damian Stevens, Graeme Kirkup, Nigel Pugh, Adrian Bleasdale, Steve Wherry, John Burrows, Mark Rowe, Mark Damerell

Subs Used – Adie Cusack, Justin Norman

Manager – Leigh Cooper

Truro City boss Leigh Cooper could not disguise his disappointment with his side’s performance as they slumped out of the FA Carlsberg Vase with this third round defeat in Surrey on Saturday. “It was a poor performance and I have no complaints about the result. They were the better side on the day by a long way and fully deserved to go through.” he said. “We just did not do ourselves justice for whatever reason.” City had made the long journey full of hope of gaining a place in the last 32 of the competition by beating the Icis League Division 2 side, but they never did themselves justice, apart from a short spell at the end of the game. On the huge Merland Rise pitch, City just never got going in the style which had brought them 13 successive wins. The writing was on the wall in the opening five minutes as Truro’s man-of-the-match, goalkeeper Ian Baker, had to bring off two fine saves to prevent his side going behind. Too often City gave away the ball needlessly, which played into the hands of the big, physical home side. Banstead finally took the lead seven minutes before the break when a corner caused confusion in the City defence and Robin Welch forced the ball home. A 1-0 half-time deficit would have been bad enough, but Truro then conceded a killer second goal right on the interval. Incredibly, the goal stemmed from a Truro corner when they over-committed themselves and Banstead broke out, with Geoff Forman scoring when the ball ran loose after a last-ditch tackle by Tristan Wood. Within minutes of the restart, any hopes of a Truro second half revival were effectively ended when Banstead scored their third goal. Again it was a self-inflicted wound as Mark Damerell made a hash of an attempted clearing header and Ian Kilkpatrick took full advantage, lobbing the ball over the helpless Baker. To their credit, Truro did try to come back in the final 25 minutes and pulled a goal back a quarter of an hour from the end when Damerell’s cross from the left was sliced into his own net by Welch. John Burrows then had a header well saved and Mark Rowe’s flashing free-kick across the goal only needed a touch, but substitute Adie Cusack shot just wide when a second goal would have set up a thrilling finale. West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser

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1997-1998

Truro City did not enter the FA Vase because of the cost to inspect the floodlights to show they were of the correct power to conform to FA regulation.

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1998-1999

1st Qualifying Round – Willand Rovers (H) W 2-0 (Burrows 50, Babb 86) Justin Norman sent off 82 Sat 12 Sep

Team – Ian Baker (GK), Timmy Allen, Steve Allen, Graeme Kirkup, Jeff Babb, Darren Redding, Damian Stevens, John Burrows, Adrian Bleasdale, Lee Harvey, Steve Wherry

Subs Used – Justin Norman, Rob Troon

Manager – Graeme Kirkup

2nd Qualifying Round – Tuffley Rovers (A) W 1-0 (Harvey 15) Sat 10 Oct

Team – Ian Baker (GK), Jeff Babb, Graeme Kirkup, Steve Allen, Danny McTighe, Damian Stevens, John Burrows, Adrian Bleasdale, Darren Redding, Steve Wherry, Lee Harvey

Subs Used – Rob Troon, Mark Damerell, Andy Withers

Manager – Graeme Kirkup

Truro City player-manager Graeme Kirkup was a delighted man after his team eased into the first round proper of the FA Carlsberg Vase with this commanding performance at Glevum Park. “It was a great team performance and I could not be happier. The only disappointing thing was that we did not score more goals, even though we had the chances” he said. Indeed Truro were worth more than a one goal win against the Gloucester based side, who play in the Premier Division of the Hellenic League, which they led until recently. On another day City would have won this second qualifying round tie by a much bigger margin as they missed a number of gilt-edged chances. But conversely their defence never really looked like being breached with keeper Ian Baker back to his best after some recent shaky displays. Urged on by a good contingent of supporters, who outnumbered the home fans, Truro began the match strongly pushing back the home side. And it came as no real surprise when they took the lead after 15 minutes with Lee Harvey powerfully heading in a corner from Adrian Bleasdale. Steve Wherry and Lee Harvey both missed good chances to increase their lead while Tuffley desperately scrambled another effort off the line. However, City could not kill the home side off and after the break Tuffley began to produce some sustained pressure of their own. But the Truro defence held firm with Jeff Babb joining Steve Allen and manager Kirkup in a solid back line. After weathering the storm Truro again began to create chances of their own with Harvey shooting wide and Wherry having a goalbound effort somehow blocked on the line. City brought on Robert Troon for the exhausted Harvey, who never stopped running, with Babb switching to attack and Troon taking his place. Babb’s ability to hold the ball up enabled City to control the closing stages and finish the tie as much more comfortable winners than the final score-line might suggest. After the game manager Kirkup was full of praise for his team, especially midfielder Damian Stevens. “He was outstanding and people are now recognising what a good player he is. It was a great day and result and the club are over the moon.” West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser

1st Round – Fairford Town (A) L 1-2 (Wherry 55) 7 Nov

Team – Ian Baker (GK), Timmy Allen, Darren Redding, Graeme Kirkup, Steve Allen, Jeff Babb, Adrian Bleasdale, Steve Wherry, Lee Harvey, John Burrows, Damian Stevens

Subs Used – Mark Damerell, Justin Norman

Assist – Burrows 55

Manager – Graeme Kirkup

Truro City’s Gloucestershire opponents were so shocked by their FA Vase victory on Saturday that they spared Graeme Kirkup’s men the usual raucous post-match celebrations. Following 90 minutes, half of which were spent almost exclusively in Fairford territory, the home players returned to their dressing room in an almost silent state of surprise. “They were shell-shocked when they went 2-0 up so early on,” said Kirkup. “They weren’t a good side, the worst that we had played in the tournament.” But defensive mistakes, something that has plagued City in recent weeks, cost them dear against a team they ought to have beaten comfortably. The hosts scored twice in five minutes midway through a first half in which City failed to really get started. Poor clearances enabled Richard Flynn to grab two quick goals leaving the visitors with yet another two-goal deficit to surmount. After a roasting from Kirkup at the break, Truro produced a vastly improved second half performance, and a dramatic comeback looked likely when Steve Wherry converted John Burrows’ flick 10 minutes in. “We created so many chances, which made the defeat all the more disappointing. They’re weren’t just half chances either, there were clear headers from six yards out.” said Kirkup. Lee Harvey and Jeff Babb both missed gilt-edged chances, and there were numerous rebounds and ricochets which did not fall City’s way. In a desperate search for an equaliser Kirkup piled men forward, leaving just Steve Allen and Babb at the back. Fairford keeper Mark Ayres pulled off tremendous saves from a Babb free-kick and a 25-yarder from the impressive Adrian Bleasdale. But despite their all-out attack, there was no way through. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser

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2005-2006

Extra Preliminary Round – Launceston (H) W 3-1 (Wolstencroft, Wort, Ash) 17 Sep

Team – Andy Butcher (GK), Jake Ash, Wayne Brown, Ross Pope, Mike Cain, Lee Beer, Darren Burchell, Luke Wort, Paul Wolstencroft, Andy Bowker, Mike Roberts

Subs Used – Matt Green, Rob Francis

Manager – Steve Massey

Preliminary Round – Torrington (A) W 4-0 (Cain 25, Bowker, Ash, Burchell) 1 Oct

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

Subs Used – Peter Davey, Jonny Ludlam, Carlton Farnham

Manager – Steve Massey

1st Round – Witney United (H) W 3-1 (Yetton x2, Bowker) 29 Oct

Team – Paul Hider (GK), Jake Ash, Fergus Nevin, Tom Smith, Mike Cain, Rob Francis, Darren Burchell, Adam Weston, Stewart Yetton, Andy Bowker, Jonny Ludlam

Subs Used – Mike Roberts, Lee Beer, Ross Pope

Manager – Steve Massey

2nd Round – Christchurch (A) L 2-3 (Yetton, Ash) 19 Nov

Team – Paul Hider (GK), Jake Ash, Fergus Nevin, Tom Smith, Mike Cain, Lee Beer, Darren Burchell, Mike Roberts, Stewart Yetton, Andy Bowker, Jonny Ludlam

Sub Used – Rob Francis

Manager – Steve Massey

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2006-2007

2nd Qualifying Round – Wadebridge (H) W 5-2 (Yetton 3, 7, 36, 44, Wills 45) 23 Sep

Team – Andy Butcher (GK), Jake Ash, Shane Tolley, Glynn Hooper, John Routledge, Joe Broad, Kevin Wills, Ian Gosling, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Jonny Ludlam

Subs Used – Ross Pope, Chris Reski

Manager – Dave Newton

Att. – 167

1st Round – Bitton (H) W 2-1 (Ash 30, Yetton 82 pen) 7 Oct

Team – Dan Stevenson (GK), Jake Ash, Marcus Martin, Tom Smith, John Routledge, Shane Tolley, Kevin Wills, Ian Gosling, Stewart Yetton, Glynn Hooper, Chris Reski

Subs Used – None

Manager – Dave Newton

Att. – 285

2nd Round – St Blazey (H) W 3-2 (Reski 21, Ash 60, Hooper 78) 18 Nov

Team – Dan Stevenson (GK), Jake Ash, Marcus Martin, Tom Smith, John Routledge, Joe Broad, Kevin Wills, Ian Gosling, Stewart Yetton, Glynn Hooper, Chris Reski

Sub Used – Graeme Power

Manager – Dave Newton

Att. – 886

3rd Round – Lymington Town (A) W 1-0 (Yetton 72 pen) 9 Dec

Team – Dan Stevenson (GK), Graeme Power, Ross Pope, Tom Smith, John Routledge, Joe Broad, Kevin Wills, Ian Gosling, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Chris Reski

Sub Used – Jake Ash

Manager – Dave Leonard

4th Round – Newcastle Benfield (H) W 3-1 (Ash 48, Martin 74, Yetton 79) 27 Jan

Team – Dan Stevenson (GK), Jake Ash, Graeme Power, Tom Smith, Marcus Martin, Joe Broad, Kevin Wills, Ian Gosling, Stewart Yetton, Shane Tolley, Scott Walker

Subs Used – Andy Watkins, Chris Reski

Manager – Dave Leonard

Att. – 765

5th Round – Slimbridge (A) W 3-0 (Hooper 34, 53, Yetton 82) 10 Feb

Team – Dan Stevenson (GK), Jake Ash, Graeme Power, Tom Smith, Marcus Martin, Joe Broad, Kevin Wills, Ian Gosling, Stewart Yetton, Glynn Hooper, Scott Walker

Subs Used – Jonny Ludlam, Andy Watkins

Manager – Dave Leonard

Quarter-Final – Whitehawk (A) W 1-0 (Yetton 87) 3 Mar

Team – Dan Stevenson (GK), Jake Ash, Graeme Power, Tom Smith, Marcus Martin, Joe Broad, Kevin Wills, Ian Gosling, Stewart Yetton, Glynn Hooper, Scott Walker

Sub Used – John Routledge

Manager – Dave Leonard

Semi-Final, 1st Leg – Curzon Ashton (A) L 0-1 Marcus Martin sent off 24 Mar

Team – Dan Stevenson (GK), Jake Ash, Graeme Power, Tom Smith, Marcus Martin, Joe Broad, Kevin Wills, Ian Gosling, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker

Sub Used – Chris Reski

Manager – Dave Leonard

Mike Norton’s 45th goal of the season gave Curzon Ashton the initiative going into Saturday’s FA Vase semi-final 2nd leg. The striker netted the only goal midway through the first half at the Tameside Stadium, tapping home from inside the six-yard box after Adam Jones had headed Wayne Cahill’s corner back across goal. Truro thought they should have had a penalty 10 minutes into the second half when Andrew Watkins went to ground, only for the referee to wave play on. Their frustration was capped moments later when Marcus Martin was sent off for leading with his elbow when challenging for a ball, seconds after he claimed Curzon’s James Ogoo had done the same to him. That sparked a mass melee which, once Martin was dismissed, resulted in a handful of cautions for players on both sides. Although Curzon had the extra man, they were unable to take advantage and hold the slenderest of leads for Saturday’s return leg in Cornwall. Manchester Evening News

Semi-Final, 2nd Leg – Curzon Ashton (H) W 3-1 (Watkins 11, Gosling 14, Yetton 58) 31 Mar

Team – Dan Stevenson (GK), Jake Ash, Graeme Power, Tom Smith, Marcus Martin, Joe Broad, Kevin Wills, Ian Gosling, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker

Subs Used – Jonny Ludlam, Chris Reski

Manager – Dave Leonard

Att. – 2,637

Final – AFC Totton (N) W 3-1 (Wills 45, 57, Broad 84) 13 May

Team – Dan Stevenson (GK), Jake Ash, Tom Smith, Graeme Power, Marcus Martin, Joe Broad, Kevin Wills, Ian Gosling, Scott Walker, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins

Subs Used – Ross Pope, Jonny Ludlam

Assists – Walker 57, Watkins 84

Manager – Dave Leonard

Played at Wembley

Two goals from Kevin Wills inspired Truro City to become the first Cornish side to win the FA Vase as they came back from one down to beat AFC Totton 3-1. Wills, a former Plymouth Argyle midfielder, scored either side of the break, with Joe Broad adding a late third, to give Dave Leonard’s side victory at Wembley and the manager a personal treble. As a player, Leonard was a two-time Vase winner with Tiverton Town in 1998 and 1999, and can now add another medal to his collection. But it wasn’t all about Truro, who were pushed all the way by a valiant effort from Totton, and had it not been for two goal-line clearances, it could have been their name on the trophy instead. The teams entered the field to a noisy welcome from The FA Vase record 36,232 crowd. But instead of making the players nervous, both sides set on each other with one thing in mind. Taking home The FA Vase. And it was end to end stuff for much of the first half, with Truro – runaway winners of the Western League – playing the more attractive football, but AFC Totton – runners-up in the Wessex League, creating opportunities on the counter-attack. Mark Osman had the first real opening for Totton, unsettling the Cornish defence when a hopeful ball was played forward, but his looping shot went just wide. At the other end, Stewart Yetton was looking for his 72nd goal of an incredible campaign, and had his first chance with a header but it was never going to trouble Iain Brunnschweiler in the Hampshire net. The gloomy clouds and drizzly conditions couldn’t dampen the day for the fans either. An early Mexican Wave began in the Totton section and was taken up by the Truro fans at the other end. The first half excitement also followed that pattern as first the Hampshire then the Cornwall support had goals to cheer. Osman was again involved as he broke down the right on 28 minutes and rolled a teasing ball across the face of the goal and Jake Ash played safe putting the ball away for a corner. The resulting cross looked routine for Daniel Stevenson to pluck from the sky, but the gaggle of bodies beneath him made the task more tricky and the ball fell to Totton defender Danny Potter. With his back to goal, he turned to fire through the busy six-yard box and into the roof of the net. He peeled away pointing to the back of his shirt, not really sure how to celebrate his Wembley goal. The Totton supporters didn’t have the same problem. Totton almost extended their lead just before half-time, but Osman’s jinking run, beating three players on the corner of the box, ended with his delicate chip going just wide of the far post. That looked to be the last of the chances for the first period, but when a looping, swirling ball dropped from the sky just inside the Totton area, Kevin Wills controlled it and beat his man in one movement before cutting inside and firing a low drive past Brunnschweiler. Game on. After losing the advantage at a vital moment, the Stags of Totton, like the sunshine over Wembley, came out fighting after the break looking to get back in front. Osman’s running was tireless and they attacked Truro with pace and energy and should have gone back in the lead on 54 minutes. Gareth Byres, who had just had an effort turned away by Stevenson, pulled the ball back from the right to the feet of Mark Gosney. He took his time to steady himself for the shot, and it beat Stevenson, but the defender on the line was not letting it past. It was then left to Wills to stamp his authority on the game and put Truro in charge with just over half an hour left. Making space for the shot 25 yards out, he struck, this time with his left. His effort skidded off the greasy turf and somehow evaded Brunnschweiler and found itself nestling in the net. Fouad Hamodu came close to getting Totton back on terms twice. His first shot was saved well by Stevenson, then when the ball was popped back into the area his header was again cleared from the line. Before Yetton had a header for Truro which struck the bar. Joe Broad wrapped up the win with six minutes left, linking up with a Truro break to slot Andy Watkins’ square ball home.

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2007-2008

2nd Round – Almondsbury Town (A) W 4-2 (Tolley 55, Yetton 78, Wills 102, Smith 119) 17 Nov

Team – Jason Chapman (GK), Jake Ash, Graeme Power, Tom Smith, Marcus Martin, Joe Broad, Kevin Wills, Ian Gosling, Stewart Yetton, Shane Tolley, Scott Walker

Subs Used – Mark Vercesi, Chris Reski

Manager – Dave Leonard

3rd Round – Melksham Town (A) W 3-0 (Tolley 3, 58, Yetton 90) 8 Dec

Team – Jason Chapman (GK), Marcus Martin, Graeme Power, Tom Smith, Mark Vercesi, Joe Broad, Kevin Wills, Ian Gosling, Stewart Yetton, Shane Tolley, Scott Walker

Sub Used – Chris Reski

Manager – Dave Leonard

4th Round – Bideford (H) W 3-2 (Stamp 16, Reski 56, Broad 76) 19 Jan

Team – Jason Chapman (GK), Tom Chambers, Graeme Power, Tom Smith, Mark Vercesi, Joe Broad, Kevin Wills, Chris Reski, Stewart Yetton, Dean Stamp, Sam Matthews

Subs Used – Andy Watkins, Scott Walker, Marcus Martin

Manager – Dave Leonard

Att. – 1,016

5th Round – Whitley Bay (H) L 0-3 9 Feb

Team – Jason Chapman (GK), Tom Chambers, Graeme Power, Tom Gardner, Marcus Martin, Mark Vercesi, Kevin Wills, Chris Reski, Stewart Yetton, Andy Watkins, Scott Walker

Subs Used – Ian Gosling, Dean Stamp

Manager – Dave Leonard

Att. – 1, 567

The Wembley dream is over for FA Carlsberg Vase holders Truro City after they were beaten 3-0 by Whitley Bay in the fifth round. On a perfect day a crowd of over 1,500 were attracted to Treyew Road to see if City could overcome what was probably the only serious threat to their crown, but it was the few diehard supporters of the Arngrove Northern League champions who celebrated a famous victory. City were well below the standard that fans have come to expect, but that was as much to do with a very good visiting side who were well organised, had good tactical nous, and were physically much stronger. It was also a little puzzling why City should, on the face of it, change their tried and trusted tactics and resort to a different system. Perhaps it was something they had seen in their opponents from previous games, but to change to a 4-3-1-2 before such a massive game instead of their normal 3-5-2 was a huge gamble. It was frustrating for City because they had no wide men and all-too-often were too narrow which played into the hands of a solid Whitley Bay defence. City included new signing Tom Gardner from Tiverton Town as a central defender and he was one of the few plus points on the day. City could have made a great start by taking the lead inside two minutes, but Stewart Yetton’s shot was blocked by goalkeeper’s Terry Burke’s legs and was scrambled to safety. There were very few chances for either side throughout the first half and City found it difficult to find any space against a very well organised defence. City’s game lacked spark and all-too-often they were second best when contesting the 50/50 balls and slow to react to the loose knockdowns. Whitley Bay certainly showed City the respect they obviously deserved in the opening stages, but as the half progressed so their confidence grew as they realised City’s threat was not as great as they had expected. The nearest either side came to a goal was just before the break when Chris Reski fired in a shot that whistled over the crossbar. The decisive moment that decided the outcome of the game came on the hour when Whitley Bay were awarded a penalty. Paul Chow, according to the referee, was taken down by Tom Chambers and Lee Kerr gave goalkeeper Jason Chapman no chance with his spotkick that went in off an upright. Ten minutes later it appeared that City had given themselves a lifeline when Andy Watkins headed in what the Treyew Road crowd thought was an equaliser, but euphoria soon turned to disappointment as the assistant referee ruled it out for offside. With time running out City needed to push forward in the hope of snatching an equaliser, but that left them vulnerable at the back and it was a position from which Whitley Bay were looking to profit from by punishing City on the break. And so it proved as they were quickly punished when Kerr ran on to Chow’s flick on and gave Chapman no chance. City’s grip on the trophy was finally wrenched away when seven minutes from time Damon Robson’s corner was headed in by Chow. Falmouth Packet

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Most FA Vase Goals

15 – Stewart Yetton

6 – Jake Ash

4 – Steve Wherry

4 – Kevin Wills

3 – Glynn Hooper

3 – Justin Norman

3 – Shane Tolley

2 – Adrian Bleasdale

2 – Andy Bowker

2 – Joe Broad

2 – John Burrows

2 – Mark Damerell

2 – Paul Perks

2 – Chris Reski

1 – Jeff Babb

1 – Darren Burchell

1 – Mike Cain

1 – Ian Gosling

1 – Lee Harvey

1 – Bruce Jane

1 – Marcus Martin

1 – Steve Massey

1 – Tom Smith

1 – Dean Stamp

1 – Damian Stevens

1 – Andy Watkins

1 – Paul Wolstencroft

1 – Luke Wort

1 – OWN GOAL

(2 goals missing)

Most FA Vase Clean Sheets

3 – Ian Baker

3 – Dan Stevenson

1 – Jason Chapman

1 – Paul Hider

(1 clean sheet missing)

Most FA Vase Red Cards

1 – Marcus Martin

1 – Justin Norman

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Managerial Stats

Win ratio in brackets

1st – Dave Newton – P-3 W-3 D-0 L-0 F-10 A-5 (100%)

2nd – Dave Leonard – P-11 W-9 D-0 L-2 F-24 A-11 (81.82%)

3rd – Graeme Kirkup – P-3 W-2 D-0 L-1 F-4 A-2 (66.67%)

4th – Morrish Truscott – P-3 W-2 D-0 L-1 F-4 A-3 (66.67%)

5th – Leigh Cooper – P-5 W-3 D-0 L-2 F-13 A-9 (60%)

6th – Steve Massey – P-6 W-3 D-0 L-3 F-12 A-8 (50%)

7th – Tony Roberts – P-2 W-1 D-0 L-1 F-2 A-4 (50%)

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Appearances & Goals

Jake Ash – 15 apps (14 starts – 1 sub) – 6 goals

Lee Beer – 4 apps (3 starts – 1 sub) – 0 goals

Andy Bowker – 4 apps (4 starts – 0 subs) – 2 goals

Joe Broad – 12 apps (12 starts – 0 subs) – 2 goals

Wayne Brown – 1 app (1 start – 0 subs) – 0 goals

Darren Burchell – 4 apps (4 starts – 0 subs) – 1 goal

Andy Butcher (GK) – 2 apps (2 starts – 0 subs) – 0 goals (0 clean sheets)

Mike Cain – 4 apps (4 starts – 0 subs) – 1 goal

Tom Chambers – 2 apps (2 starts – 0 subs) – 0 goals

Jason Chapman (GK) – 4 apps (4 starts – 0 subs) – 0 goals (1 clean sheet)

Chris Davey – 1 app (1 start – 0 subs) – 0 goals

Peter Davey – 1 app (0 starts – 1 sub) – 0 goals

Carlton Farnham – 1 app (0 starts – 1 sub) – 0 goals

Rob Francis – 3 apps (1 start – 2 subs) – 0 goals

Tom Gardner – 1 app (1 start – 0 subs) – 0 goals

Ian Gosling – 13 apps (12 starts – 1 sub) – 1 goal

Matt Green – 2 apps (1 start – 1 sub) – 0 goals

Lee Harvey – 3 apps (3 starts – 0 subs) – 1 goal

Paul Hider (GK) – 3 apps (3 starts – 0 subs) – 0 goals (1 clean sheet)

Glynn Hooper – 5 apps (5 starts – 0 subs) – 3 goals

Jonny Ludlam – 7 apps (3 starts – 4 subs) – 0 goals

Marcus Martin – 12 apps (11 starts – 1 sub) – 1 goal

Sam Matthews – 1 app (1 start – 0 sub) – 0 goals

Fergus Nevin – 3 apps (3 starts – 0 subs) – 0 goals

Ross Pope – 6 apps (3 starts – 3 subs) – 0 goals

Graeme Power – 12 apps (11 starts – 1 sub) – 0 goals

Chris Reski – 11 apps (5 starts – 6 subs) – 2 goals

Mike Roberts – 4 apps (3 starts – 1 sub) – 0 goals

John Routledge – 5 apps (4 starts – 1 sub) – 0 goals

Tom Smith – 14 apps (14 starts – 0 subs) – 1 goal

Dean Stamp – 2 apps (1 start – 1 sub) – 1 goal

Dan Stevenson (GK) – 9 apps (9 starts – 0 subs) – 0 goals (3 clean sheets)

Steve Tabb – 2 apps (1 start – 1 sub) – 0 goals

Shane Tolley – 5 apps (5 starts – 0 subs) – 3 goals

Mark Vercesi – 4 apps (3 starts – 1 sub) – 0 goals

Scott Walker – 10 apps (9 starts – 1 sub) – 0 goals

Andy Watkins – 9 apps (6 starts – 3 subs) – 1 goal

Adam Weston – 1 app (1 start – 0 subs) – 0 goals

Kevin Wills – 14 apps (14 starts – 0 subs) – 4 goals

Paul Wolstencroft – 1 app (1 start – 0 subs) – 1 goal

Luke Wort – 1 app (1 start – 0 subs) – 1 goal

Stewart Yetton – 16 apps (16 starts – 0 subs) – 15 goals

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