League Record
SEASON – DIV – P – W – D – L – F – A – PTS – POS
1979-80 – SWL – 36 – 14 – 06 – 16 – 065 – 059 – 034 – 12th
1980-81 – SWL – 38 – 14 – 09 – 15 – 055 – 068 – 036 – 13th
1981-82 – SWL – 36 – 05 – 07 – 24 – 040 – 089 – 017 – 18th
1982-83 – SWL – 38 – 03 – 05 – 30 – 036 – 110 – 011 – 20th
1983-84 – SWL – 38 – 14 – 09 – 15 – 064 – 075 – 034 – 13th
1984-85 – SWL – 36 – 17 – 06 – 13 – 060 – 051 – 041 – 8th
1985-86 – SWL – 38 – 21 – 05 – 12 – 085 – 064 – 047 – 6th
1986-87 – SWL – 36 – 09 – 14 – 13 – 053 – 055 – 032 – 11th
1987-88 – SWL – 38 – 15 – 12 – 11 – 051 – 047 – 042 – 8th
1988-89 – SWL – 34 – 16 – 08 – 10 – 060 – 051 – 040 – 6th
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1979-1980 South Western League
1 – Launceston (A) L 0-2 Sat 18 Aug
Team – John Horne (GK), Mark Symons, Tony Webb, Richard Dingle, Ray Rice, Nigel Hart, Derek Hawke, Colin Leakey, Mike Cusack, Kevin Arney, Steve Washbourne
Subs Used – Gary Wignall, Peter Hunt
2 – Newquay (H) L 0-4 Wed 22 Aug
Team – John Horne (GK), Mark Symons, Richard Dingle, Ray Rice, Tony Webb, Nigel Hart, Colin Leakey, Peter Hunt, Kevin Arney, Steve Washbourne, Mike Cusack
Subs Used – Ian Carhart, Derek Hawke
3 – Torpoint (A) L 1-2 Mon 27 Aug
4 – St Blazey (A) L 1-3 (Rooke 4 OG) Sat 1 Sep
Team – John Horne (GK), Derek Hawke, Ray Rice, Richard Dingle, Peter Hunt, Gary Wignall, Les McGirl, Nigel Hart, Colin Leakey, Steve Washbourne, Kevin Arney
Subs Used – Dave Webb, Ian Carhart
P-4 W-0 D-0 L-4 F-2 A-11 PTS-0 POS-19th
Bodmin Town (A) W 5-1 Wed 5 Sep
St Austell (A) L 1-2 (Leakey 58) Sun 16 Sep
Penzance (H) L 1-3 (Neal) Sat 30 Sep
10 – Torpoint (H) W 3-0 (Washbourne 17, Cusack, Rice 41) Sat 13 Oct
Team – John Horne (GK), Mark Symons, Ray Rice, Dave Neal, Tony Webb, Peter Hunt, Richard Dingle, Derek Hawke, Colin Leakey, Steve Washbourne, Mike Cusack
Subs Used – Gary Wignall, Les McGirl
11 – Holsworthy (H) W 4-0 (Kitt 4 OG, D. Hawke 46, Ross 67, Washbourne 83) Derek Ross debut Sun 21 Oct
P-11 W-5 D-0 L-6 F-19 A-18 PTS-10 POS-9th
John Horne joins St Blazey
12 – Illogan RBL (A) W 2-1 (Ross 55, Leakey 75) Keith Solomon debut Sat 3 Nov
Team – Keith Solomon (GK), Mark Symons, Dave Neal, Ray Rice, Tony Webb, Peter Hunt, Richard Dingle, Derek Hawke, Colin Leakey, Derek Ross, Mike Cusack
Sub Used – Nigel Hart
13 – Tavistock (A) D 1-1 (Cusack 60) John Axon debut – Bernie Smith debut Sat 1 Dec
Team – John Axon (GK), Mark Symons, Dave Neal, Ray Rice, Tony Webb, Les McGirl, Richard Dingle, Paul Reed, Colin Leakey, Derek Ross, Mike Cusack
Sub Used – Bernie Smith
14 – Plymouth Civil Service (A) Sat 22 Dec
15 – Launceston (H) W 4-0 (Reed 5, 34, Cusack 11, Hunt 21) Sat 12 Jan
Team – Keith Solomon (GK), Mark Symons, Ray Rice, Dave Neal, Tony Webb, Paul Reed, Richard Dingle, Peter Hunt, Colin Leakey, Derek Ross, Mike Cusack
Sub Used – Derek Hawke
16 – Penzance (A) L 0-4 Sat 19 Jan
17 – Illogan RBL (H) W 7-1 (B. Smith 5, J. Hawke 9, 30, 47, Leakey, Symons 62, T. Webb 78) Sun 20 Jan
Team – Keith Solomon (GK), Mark Symons, Richard Dingle, Ray Rice, Tony Webb, Bernie Smith, Brian Trethewey, Joe Randall, Colin Leakey, John Hawke, Gary Wignall
Subs Used – Derek Hawke, Dave Neal
18 – Bodmin Town (H) L 2-3 (D. Hawke 22, Leakey) Sat 2 Feb
Team – Keith Solomon (GK), Mark Symons, Dave Neal, Richard Dingle, Tony Webb, Paul Reed, Brian Trethewey, Derek Hawke, Colin Leakey, Derek Ross, Mike Cusack
Subs Used – Peter Hunt, Gary Wignall
19 – Plymouth Civil Service (A) L 0-3 Sun 10 Feb
21 – Newton Abbot (A) D 1-1 (Flaherty 35 OG) Sat 16 Feb
22 – Wadebridge (A) L 0-4 Sat 23 Feb
23 – Lois International (H) L 0-1 Sat 8 Mar
24 – Holsworthy (A) L 0-1 Sat 15 Mar
25 – Wadebridge (H) L 0-2 Sat 22 Mar
26 – Plymouth Command (H) W 5-0 (Neal 25, T. Webb 36 pen, 40 pen, D. Hawke x2) Tue 25 Mar
Matt the Stat – These were Truro City’s first goals in 440 minutes of football
27 – Appledore (A) L 2-3 (T. Webb 30 pen, B. Smith 65) Sat 29 Mar
28 – Torrington (A) W 1-0 (J. Hawke) Sun 30 Mar
29 – Tavistock (H) D 2-2 Fri 4 Apr
30 – Appledore (H) L 0-1 Sat 5 Apr
31 – St Austell (H) D 0-0 Sun 13 Apr
Torrington (H) W 4-1 (B. Smith 24, 90, T. Webb 56 pen, D. Hawke) Sat 19 Apr
Squad – Kevin Arney, John Axon (GK), Ian Carhart, Mike Cusack, Richard Dingle, Nigel Hart, Derek Hawke, John Hawke, John Horne (GK), Peter Hunt, David Jull (GK), Colin Leakey, Les McGirl, Dave Neal, Joe Randall, Paul Reed, Ray Rice, Derek Ross, Bernie Smith, Keith Solomon (GK), Mark Symons, Brian Trethewey, Steve Washbourne, Dave Webb, Tony Webb, Gary Wignall
Final League Position – 12th
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1980-1981 South Western League
1 – Newquay (A) L 2-4 (Barron 26, Philp OG) Mark Wearne debut Sat 16 Aug
Team – David Jull (GK), Mark Wearne, Richard Dingle, Dave Neal, Tony Webb, Brian Trethewey, Graham Bilkey, Gary Wignall, Colin Riches, Jim Barron, Steve Tabb
Truro City could not have had a tougher opening to their South Western League season than an away match with reigning champions Newquay. They can at least console themselves with the thought that probably few teams are likely to come away from the Mount Wise with other than a defeat. At half-time the teams were all square at 1-1, but Newquay, increasingly gaining control in midfield, went 4-1 up before Truro hit back with a second goal. City manager Dennis Angilley summed up his team’s performance as: “First-half encouraging, second-half disappointing.” He described himself as “totally dissatisfied with our midfield performance in the second-half” adding: “We gave away two goals on the half-way line, and that’s just not good enough.” Marring what was generally quite an entertaining game was a bad injury to Newquay front runner Graham Nicholls, who was carried off in the opening minutes with what proved to be a broken leg. The first score came in the 24th minute, a perfectly placed corner kick by Newquay skipper David Streat setting up a chance which Phil Ryder eagerly accepted. But just two minutes later City leader Jim Barron silenced the “Easy, easy” chants of a group of young Newquay fans when he coolly chipped the ball over Newquay ‘keeper Kevin Smallcombe and into the net. Particularly adept with his head, Barron, who is in the RAF, has signed SW League forms for Truro. Unfortunately for the City, however, the likelihood is that he will play most of his soccer with Combination League club St Dennis. Newquay regained the lead in the 55th minute, a neat flick through the middle by Duncan Powell setting up Ryder’s second goal. Five minutes later it was 3-1, the unmarked Powell having a simple task in stabbing the ball into the net. They boosted their lead to 4-1 when City ‘keeper David Jull only managed to parry a fierce Ray Nicholls shot and Ryder was on hand to complete his hat-trick. Truro pulled back a goal in the closing minutes, Brian Philp turning a seemingly harmless Barron cross into his own net. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
2 – Millbrook (A) Tue 19 Aug
3 – St Blazey (A) L 1-4 (Moyle) Tue 26 Aug
Still seeking their first win of the season – and still below full strength because of injuries – Truro City crashed 4-1 in their South Western League match at St Blazey on Tuesday. Showing up as clearly the more experienced side, St Blazey built up a 3-0 lead in their home match with Truro City and went on to win 4-1. Defensive mistakes led to St Blazey’s first two goals, scored by Hughes and Gilbert, and early in the second half Merrin scored their third. Truro brought on Paddy Moyle as a substitute and he pulled back a goal – only for St Blazey substitute Bone to restore his team’s three-goal advantage when he ran on to Gilbert’s inch-perfect pass to beat City ‘keeper David Jull. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
4 – Bugle (H) D 1-1 (Mewton) Kevin Anderton debut – Clive Mewton debut Sun 31 Aug
Team – David Jull (GK), Mark Wearne, David Webb, Alan Martin, Colin Riches, Richard Dingle, Clive Mewton, Graham Bilkey, Paddy Moyle, Kevin Anderton, Gary Wignall
Subs Used – Ray Rice, Dave Neal
Assist – Wignall
Supporters basking in the sunshine at Treyew Road on Sunday were denied the bonus of a first South Western League win for City. But a point taken from the strongest Bugle side to have visited the ground for many years was very acceptable in view of the problems which manager Dennis Angilley had to overcome before he could field a side. Seven of the Truro squad were on the injured list, and Brian Trethewey was unavailable. It was therefore a much changed eleven which took the field, and it took them some time to settle down. Bugle – 5-1 winners over Bodmin in midweek and strengthened by the signing of Malcolm Mullis and Gary Ball – gave a good account of themselves. Yet they were never allowed to dominate. They forced a draw only because Truro were unable to take advantage of more than one of their many chances. Kevin Anderton, a Liskeard player, made an impressive debut wearing the No. 10 shirt, slotting in well with Graham Bilkey, whose class in midfield was always evident. With Dave Neal and Ray Rice on the substitute’s bench, Colin Riches switched to centre-back. He rarely put a foot wrong and always seemed to have plenty of time to spare. And David Webb made a welcome appearance at left-back. In the first half Truro always had the edge but rarely looked really dangerous in front of goal. Gary Wignall was just wide with one good effort, Alec Reed tipped for corners snap shots from Anderton and Mewton. Mullis headed one Dingle effort off the line. The half was marred by the booking of both Richard Dingle, after two fouls, and Mark Wearne for shirt-pulling. Ten minutes into the second half Steve Washbourne’s persistence got Riches and keeper David Jull into a tangle and the ball rebounded into the net to give Bugle an undeserved lead. After 15 minutes Neal replaced Paddy Moyle up front – Moyle had not enjoyed the fortune of last season when, on his debut against Bugle, he scored four times – and immediately Truro pulled level. Wignall broke down the left, put over the perfect cross and Mewton met the ball squarely to head past Reed. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
5 – Torpoint (A) L 1-2 (Moyle) Sat 6 Sep
Team – David Jull (GK), Mark Wearne, Richard Dingle, Dave Neal, Colin Riches, Alan Martin, Graham Bilkey, Clive Mewton, Paddy Moyle, Colin Leakey, Gary Wignall
Subs Used – Ray Rice, Derek Ross
6 – Plymouth Civil Service (H) W 2-0 (D. Hawke 87, Bilkey 90) Sat 13 Sep
7 – Illogan RBL (A) L 2-5 (Riches, Hawke 65) Sat 4 Oct
Team – Dave Jull (GK), Mark Wearne, Tony Webb, Richard Dingle, Dave Neal, Clive Mewton, Alan Martin, Graham Bilkey, Colin Leakey, Colin Riches, Derek Hawke
8 – St Austell (H) L 0-1 Ray Smith debut – Graham Spittey debut Sun 12 Oct
Team – Dave Jull (GK), Mark Wearne, Dave Neal, Ray Smith, Tony Webb, Alan Martin, Graham Bilkey, Clive Mewton, Graham Spittey, Colin Riches, Colin Leakey
Subs Used – Colin Whitfield, Paul Bullock
This South Western League match at Treyew Road was a total non-event. For 90 minutes the sparse crowd endured a clash which lacked constructive soccer… lacked fire and goalmouth incidents… lacked everything that one would have expected and got, from a similar encounter between these old rivals in the 1950s and 1960s. Not even the fact that both teams are struggling desperately for points, and that St Austell included three ex-City players, was enough to put a spark into the game. It was another depressing result for manager Dennis Angilley, whose unstinting efforts to build a quality side have been frustrated largely by injuries and the unavailabilty of key players. The problems mounted at the weekend to the stage where he had to draft Graham Spittey and Ray Smith in for their debut SW League matches. Remembering that both were in junior soccer before this season, they emerged with credit. Both played to instructions – Smith sweeping up at the back and Spittey operating on the right wing – he put over some excellent crosses – and both looked capable of making the grade. Trainer Peter Heayn was on the pitch with monotonous regularity as players were injured and in the second-half Mark Wearne and Alan Martin went off hurt to be replaced by Colin Whitfield and Paul Bullock. St Austell were very lucky to take home two points, which lifted them off the bottom of the table. Truro’s problem is now desperate to say the least – only a slightly better goal record keeps them above Tavistock. The goal which proved decisive came in the 36th minute when Colin Leakey glanced a corner into the back of the net. It would have been an excellent score but for the fact that he was defending at the time. Territorially, City had the edge and they won ten corners compared with their opponents seven. But if the match had continued for another hour it is doubtful if either attack would have scored. For Truro, Colin Riches promised much, but produced nothing, and Leakey’s one good attempt to make up for his earlier misfortune pulled a fine save out of Gary Bennett. In such a game one would have expected a player of Graham Bilkey’s class and experience to have taken the midfield by the scruff of the neck and controlled the exchanges. But he, with Clive Mewton and Alan Martin, failed to make the best of the possession Truro enjoyed. Riches fired Truro’s best shot soon after the restart, but the ball deflected for a corner. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
9 – Newton Abbot (A) L 1-4 (Bilkey 80) Dave Mills debut Sat 18 Oct
Team – Dave Jull (GK), Derek Hawke, Richard Dingle, Dave Mills, C. Whitfield, Graham Spittey, Graham Bilkey, Clive Mewton, Colin Riches, Chris Souness, Paddy Moyle
Subs Used – Steve Annear, Mark Wearne
12 – Tavistock (A) D 2-2 (Leakey 65, Souness 85) Tony Webb sent off 90 Sat 8 Nov
Team – Dave Jull (GK), Steve Annear, Dave Mills, Derek Ross, Tony Webb, Graham Bilkey, Alan Martin, Steve Dawber, Colin Riches, Colin Leakey, Chris Souness
13 – Newton Abbot (H) W 5-0 (Dawber 14, Neal 75, T. Webb 87 pen, Mills 90, Souness 90 + 3) Sat 15 Nov
Team – Dave Jull (GK), Dave Mills, Dave Neal, Richard Dingle, Tony Webb, Alan Martin, Graham Bilkey, Steve Dawber, Colin Leakey, Chris Souness, Colin Riches
14 – Appledore (A) Sat 29 Nov
17 – Penzance (A) D 2-2 (Riches 10, Barker) Sat 13 Dec
Team – Barry Medlin (GK), Dave Mills, Richard Dingle, Ray Smith, Tony Webb, Alan Martin, Graham Bilkey, Colin Riches, Colin Leakey, Chris Souness, Steve Barker
Subs Used – Rob Pointecki, Derek Ross
18 – St Blazey (H) W 1-0 (T. Webb 48 pen) Sat 20 Dec
Team – Barry Medlin (GK), Dave Mills, Richard Dingle, Ray Smith, Tony Webb, Alan Martin, Graham Bilkey, Steve Barker, Colin Leakey, Chris Souness, Colin Riches
Subs Used – Mike Cusack, Clive Mewton
19 – Plymouth Argyle ‘A’ (A) L 0-5 Sat 27 Dec
Plymouth Argyle side boosted by experienced players had little trouble disposing of Truro City 5-0 with goals from Jefferis (2), Peachey, Graves and Phillips. Western Morning News
20 – Plymouth Argyle ‘A’ (H) W 1-0 (Bilkey 42) Sat 3 Jan
Team – Barry Medlin (GK), Dave Mills, Richard Dingle, Ray Smith, Tony Webb, Alan Martin, Graham Bilkey, Clive Mewton, Colin Riches, Chris Souness, Steve Barker
Subs Used – Derek Hawke, Mike Cusack
Assist – Riches 42
Truro City began the New Year by avenging the 5-0 defeat they suffered in their final game of 1980. But it was by no means a convincing victory, and Argyle went home fruitless only because of the immaculate goalkeeping of Barry Medlin. Four times in the first period, when City had the territorial advantage and Argyle created the chances, Medlin leapt or dived to deny the opposition. He had a little less work to do in the second-half, but he remained in control. On the one occasion he was beaten, Tony Dennis’s shot rebounded from the bar. One player particularly keen to make an impact was Gary Wignall, who left City for Argyle earlier this season. Wignall was fast, confident and dangerous. But he could not get the better of Medlin, who did particularly well to tip his free-kick piledriver for a corner. Dennis, who had played for Argyle’s Combination League side at Luton, the previous evening, was also a constant threat. With Richard Dingle a little cumbersome at centre-back – apart from when he was dealing with the ball in the air – it was left to Ray Smith to keep control at the back. Graham Bilkey had a good match, but Truro did not impress in midfield or attack. Steve Barker twice went close in the first period, and Clive Mewton headed just wide before Bilkey collected a Colin Riches pass in the 42nd minute, drew Stuart Dent and shot in the decisive goal. Truro did little in the second period, apart from scoring an “offside goal” through Barker after Tony Webb’s free kick had hit the foot of the post. Argyle put everything into their fight for an equaliser, but Dennis, Wignall and Chris Morris were all denied by Medlin. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
Tavistock (H) D 1-1 (Tynan OG) Barry Julian debut Sat 24 Jan
Team – Barry Medlin (GK), Dave Mills, Tony Webb, Dingle, Smith, Martin, Graham Bilkey, Colin Riches, Steve Barker, Chris Souness, Colin Leakey
Subs Used – Barry Julian, Mike Cusack
Bodmin Town (A) L 1-4 (Pointecki 85) Wed 28 Jan
Torpoint (H) L 2-3 (Mills, Riches) Sat 31 Jan
Wadebridge (A) L 1-2 (Barron) 1 Feb
22 – Bodmin Town (H) W 1-0 (Cusack) Sat 21 Feb
P-22 W-6 D-5 L-11 F-32 A-48 PTS-16 POS-15th
23 – Plymouth Command (A) W 2-1 (Riches, Cusack 88) Sat 21 Mar
Team – John Axon (GK), Dave Mills, Barry Julian, Eric Giles, Richard Dingle, Alan Martin, Steve Dawber, Graham Bilkey, Mike Cusack, Jim Barron, Colin Leakey
Subs Used – Webb, Colin Riches
Back in action after a three-week lay-off, Truro City played with great gusto to snatch a vital SW League victory on Saturday. The points lifted City away from the re-election battle zone, and with 14 of their remaining 18 matches at home they should – provided that they retain Saturday’s fighting spirit – climb to a respectable mid-table finish. Although territorially supreme for long periods, Truro left it late before getting their winner. Only two minutes remained when Mike Cusack got the decider. With Eric Giles playing a calm and competent game in defence and Cusack showing some of his old defence-wrecking form, Truro were quickly on top. Graham Bilkey gave 110 per cent effort in inspiring his colleagues into raising their game. But it was Command who took the lead after 20 minutes when “Dutch” Holland beat John Axon with a low drive. Truro then lost Richard Dingle, who went to hospital after clashing heads with Holland, and only two minutes later Jim Barron collided with two opponents and suffered rib injuries which forced him to leave the field before half time. City might well have been upset, but they forced their opponents back on their heels. At times Command had ten men in defence. Dave Mills and Cusack went close before Colin Riches deflected in a Colin Leakey shot for the equaliser. Truro forced numerous corners but left it late before Cusack got the winner. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
24 – Launceston (A) W 2-1 (T. Webb 55, ??) Sat 28 Mar
Team – John Axon (GK), Dave Mills, Barry Julian, Richard Dingle, Eric Giles, Steve Dawber, Alan Martin, Graham Bilkey, Mike Cusack, Tony Webb, Colin Leakey
Another gritty, solid team performance earned Truro City two more valuable South Western League points on Saturday. One goal down at half-time, City hit back with two opportunist goals by Tony Webb, who again revelled in his return to the front row. Truro were on top for much of the 90 minutes and created enough chances to have made the game safe. But when Launceston staged an all-out late attack in a bid to salvage a point, the City defence stood firm despite the loss of centre-back Eric Giles with a back injury. Truro also lost Mike Cusack, who is beginning to find his old breath-taking form, with an arm injury. Trainer Peter Heayn suspected a broken bone and Cusack went to hospital for X-ray. Territorially, City had by far the better of the first period, but could not get on target. After the break Truro kept on top and a defensive mix-up gave Webb a chance he was quick to accept in the 55th minute. Leakey, who missed twice in the first half, shot wide with only the keeper to beat before Webb jinked past a defender and, from a narrow angle, unleashed a 25-yard shot. It was a picture goal which proved decisive and which lifted City into a comparatively comfortable – but not yet satisfactory – mid-table position. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
25 – Holsworthy (H) D 0-0 Brian Howard debut Sun 29 Mar
Team – John Axon (GK), Dave Mills, Richard Dingle, Ray Smith, Barry Julian, Alan Martin, Graham Bilkey, Colin Leakey, Derek Hawke, Tony Webb, Derek Ross
Sub Used – Brian Howard
26 – Bugle (A) W 2-1 (Bilkey, J. Hawke) Sun 5 Apr
Team – John Axon (GK), Barry Julian, Richard Dingle, Eric Giles, Tony Webb, Steve Dawber, Graham Bilkey, Alan Martin, Colin Leakey, John Hawke, Colin Riches
A scratch Truro XI gave a superb all-round performance and showed considerable character in fighting back to beat Bugle at Molinnis on Sunday. The points boosted City’s haul to nine from their last five matches and lifted them above Launceston in the South Western League table. Assistant manager Peter Heayn had difficulty in fielding a side as players pulled out because of injury. His plight was so desperate that he had to name himself as substitute. John Hawke was drafted in from the seconds to lead the attack, and he did everything that was asked of him – including scoring the winner. Down the slope in the first period, City dominated play and built up excellent moves. Bugle were dangerous on the break with kick-and-rush tactics, and twice failed to capitalise when City stood appealing for offside decisions that never came. Truro almost snatched the lead in the 40th minute when a Tony Webb free-kick was brilliantly headed on by Eric Giles only to be equally brilliantly saved by Ian Powell. After the break City soaked up some pressure, but fell behind in the 57th minute. Bugle won a Truro throw-in and a long through ball found Perry Bullock on the left flank. He unleashed a 35-yard unstoppable shot. It was then that Truro showed their new-found character and within ten minutes they were in front. The first goal, equally as spectacular as Bugle’s, was made from the left by Colin Riches, enjoying what must have been his best performance of the season. He squared the ball to Graham Bilkey, whose rising 25-yard drive left Powell helpless. Only three minutes later Colin Leakey left full-back Malcolm Mullis standing and centred for John Hawke to volley the winner, despite the attentions of two defenders. Bugle were awarded two free-kicks which were well saved by John Axon, who further distinguished himself with an excellent one-handed save low down on the right from Duncan Powell. “This was an excellent team performance, I could not have asked for more,” said Mr Heayn afterwards. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
27 – Millbrook (H) D 0-0 Sat 11 Apr
Team – John Axon (GK), Barry Julian, Richard Dingle, Eric Giles, Tony Webb, Steve Dawber, Graham Bilkey, Alan Martin, Colin Leakey, Colin Riches, Mike Cusack
28 – Appledore (H) D 0-0 Sat 18 Apr
29 – Illogan RBL (H) D 0-0 Tue 21 Apr
30 – Wadebridge (H) D 2-2 (T. Webb 14 pen, Giles) Sat 25 Apr
Team – John Axon (GK), Dave Mills, Tony Webb, Eric Giles, Barry Julian, Graham Bilkey, Alan Martin, Colin Leakey, Bernie Smith, Colin Riches, Mike Cusack
31 – Penzance (H) Sat 1 May
Launceston (H) P-P Sun 2 May
32 – Plymouth Command (H) Tue 4 May
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34 – Torrington (H) L 2-4 (T. Webb ?? pen, ?? pen) T. Webb missed pen Fri 15 May
In a remarkable match at Treyew Road on Friday, Truro City were awarded three penalties. But they still went down to their first defeat in 15 games. Tony Webb converted the first two spot-kicks, but he fired the third high and wide. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
35 – St Austell (A) L 0-1 Sat 16 May
Subs Used – Ray Smith, Bernie Smith
For the second time this season Truro conceded a 1-0 victory to St Austell. This was a vital win for the Saints in their battle to avoid having to seek re-election to the South Western League. The goal came just ten minutes from the end, some time after City had been reduced to ten men. Ray Smith went on for the injured Richard Dingle after half-an-hour, Bernie Smith took over from Steve Barker early in the second period, and after 65 minutes Colin Leakey hobbled off with a hamstring injury. This was another match in which Truro had almost total territorial control, but were found sadly lacking up front. Robbie Dixon looked the most likely scorer with two or three headers which were on target, but both Colin Riches and Mike Cusack wasted good chances. Once, Truro were denied by a goal-line clearance by Nigel Kellow, but for the most part the home defence was not unduly troubled. Just when it looked as though the game would peter out into a goal-less draw, full-back Phil Moxham scored with a 40-yard free-kick. John Axon left his line, misjudged the flight and the ball went over his head into the net. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
36 – Launceston (H) W 3-1 (Stokes x2, D. Webb 80) Sun 17 May
Team – John Axon (GK), Dave Mills, Eric Giles, Dave Webb, Ray Smith, Dixon, Randall, Chris Webb, Jim Barron, Howard Stokes, Bernie Smith
37 – Holsworthy (A) L 0-2 Thu 21 May
38 – Appledore (H) L 1-4 Fri 22 May
Squad – Kevin Anderton, Steve Annear, John Axon (GK), Steve Barker, Jim Barron, Graham Bilkey, Mike Cusack, Steve Dawber, Richard Dingle, Eric Giles, Derek Hawke, John Hawke, Brian Howard, Barry Julian, Dave Jull (GK), Colin Leakey, Alan Martin, Clive Mewton, Dave Mills, Paddy Moyle, Dave Neal, Ray Rice, Colin Riches, Derek Ross, Ray Smith, Chris Souness, Graham Spittey, Howard Stokes, Steve Tabb, Mark Wearne, Chris Webb, David Webb, Tony Webb, Gary Wignall
Final League Position – 13th
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1981-1982 South Western League
1 – Launceston (A) L 1-3 (Gilbert) Sat 15 Aug
Team – Peter Child (GK), Dave Thomas, Alan Gilbert, Dave Webb, Ray Smith, Des Coad, Randall, Trethewey, Steve Tabb, Howard Stokes, Chris Webb
Subs Used – Dave Deacon, Andrew Allen
Truro’s new-look local team lost its opening South Western League match on Saturday, but in a manner which drew only praise from manager Tony Channon. “I could not have asked more of our players,” he said afterwards. “Remember that they were mostly playing in the Combination League last season. Their opponents had a very experienced side, several having played in the Western League.” City were under pressure for the first 25 minutes, and it came as no surprise when Launceston took the lead. But it was touch and go for an offside decision when Ken Grogan sent Graham Couch away. Couch rounded keeper Pete Child and tapped Launceston ahead, and almost had a second when he crashed a piledriver against the bar. Truro forced several corners but trailed 1-0 at the break. A miss-kick by Alan Gilbert when the ball bobbled on the edge of the box gave Couch a second after 55 minutes. City, looking more competitive in this half, pulled back a goal when Dave Thomas put over a corner. As Steve Tabb challenged strongly the keeper dropped the ball and Gilbert grabbed his chance. Howard Stokes missed the chance of an equaliser from two yards before Launceston made the game safe with a goal from Dave Moulding. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
2 – Newquay (A) L 2-5 (Tabb 7, D. Webb) Wed 19 Aug
Team – Peter Child (GK), Dave Thomas, S. Caruana, Dave Webb, Dave Deacon, Steve Tabb, Joe Randall, Brian Trethewey, Des Coad, Howard Stokes, Peter Rowe
Assist – Rowe 7
3 – Plymouth Civil Service (A) D 1-1 (J. Hawke) Sat 22 Aug
Team – Peter Child (GK), Mike Trethewey, Joe Randall, Dave Webb, Dave Deacon, Des Coad, Andrew Allen, Chris Webb, Steve Tabb, Brian Trethewey, John Hawke
Sub Used – Brian Dyer
4 – St Austell (H) L 2-4 Wed 26 Aug
5 – Holsworthy (A) D 1-1 (D. Coad) Sat 29 Aug
6 – Newquay (H) L 0-2 Wed 2 Sep
7 – Millbrook (A) L 0-2 Sat 5 Sep
Team – Peter Child (GK), Dave Thomas, Keith Parker, Ray Smith, Dave Deacon, Steve Tabb, Joe Randall, Brian Trethewey, Peter Rowe, Howard Stokes, Des Coad
Sub Used – Jarvis
8 – St Austell (A) D 1-1 Tue 8 Sep
9 – Plymouth Argyle ‘A’ (H) L 2-4 (D. Webb 35, Randall) Sat 12 Sep
10 – Penzance (A) L 1-4 (Stanley OG) Kelvin Magee debut Sat 26 Sep
Team – Peter Child (GK), Dave Thomas, Dave Webb, Alan Gilbert, Steve Tabb, Bernie Smith, Joe Randall, Trethewey, Howard Stokes, Peter Rowe, John Hawke
Subs Used – Chris Webb, Kelvin Magee
11 – Tavistock (H) W 3-2 (B. Smith 46, 89, J. Hawke 87) Sat 3 Oct
Team – Peter Child (GK), Dave Thomas, Alan Gilbert, Dave Webb, Steve Tabb, Bernie Smith, Trethewey, Joe Randall, Kelvin Magee, Howard Stokes, John Hawke
Subs Used – Rowe, Derek Hawke
Truro plucked a dramatic first victory of the season out of thin air on Saturday just when another depressing defeat looked inevitable. A goal down with 3 1/2 minutes to go, City turned the tables on their opponents and snatched a morale-boosting win. Play had become scrappy, with Truro pumping hopeful – but innocuous – long balls down the middle. Then John Hawke stabbed a close-range equaliser, helped by a deflection – and 2-2 would have been a reasonably fair scoreline. In the dying seconds Kelvin Magee crossed from the touchline, Mark Foote failed to hold the greasy ball and Bernie Smith was on hand to ram it into the roof of the net. Tavistock had twice taken the lead before the tide at last turned in City’s favour. The Devon team went ahead after 90 seconds, Alan Mayes firing in after a corner and a header off the line by Steve Tabb. Truro battled valiantly and created the more clear-cut openings without ever looking really dangerous in the first half. The second period was 90 seconds old when John Hawke laid back a David Webb free-kick for Smith to equalise. Tavistock regained the lead after 71 minutes, Richard Dingle – City’s skipper last season – volleying a fine first-time goal after a throw-in. Then came that remarkable fight-back which brought a smile of relief from manager Tony Channon and jubilation among their long-suffering supporters. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
12 – Clyst Rovers (A) D 2-2 (J. Hawke x2) Sat 10 Oct
Bodmin Town (H) P-P Sat 17 Oct
13 – L ?-?
14 – Bugle (H) L 1-3 (Rowe) Sat 5 Dec
15 – Appledore (A) L 2-3 (Rowe, Smith) Sat 12 Dec
Newton Abbot (H) P-P Sat 19 Dec
16 – Wadebridge (A) L 0-4 Sat 26 Dec
17 – St Blazey (A) L 1-4 (Magee) Mon 28 Dec
18 – Bugle (A) L 1-3 (Trethewey) Sat 2 Jan
Launceston (H) P-P Sat 9 Jan
19 – Plymouth Civil Service (H) W 1-0 (Tabb) Sat 16 Jan
20 – Bodmin Town (A) D 1-1 (C. Webb) Sat 23 Jan
21 – Millbrook (H) L 0-2 Sat 30 Jan
22 – Penzance (H) W 2-1 (Smith, Parker 87) Sat 20 Feb
23 – Holsworthy (H) W 3-1 (Laidlaw, Stokes, B. Smith) Sat 20 Mar
24 – Tavistock (A) L 2-3 (Hawke, B. Smith) Sat 27 Mar
25 – Torpoint (H) L 1-5 (Laidlaw 1) Sat 3 Apr
26 – Torrington (H) Fri 9 Apr
27 – Wadebridge (H) L 1-2 (Stokes) Wed 14 Apr
28 – St Blazey (H) L 0-2 Sat 17 Apr
Newton Abbot (H) W 2-0 (B. Smith 37, 69) Sun 25 Apr
Launceston (H) L 1-3 (B. Smith 32) Tue 27 Apr
Appledore (H) Sat 1 May
Clyst Rovers (H) Sun 2 May
35 – Newton Abbot (A) L 0-3 Sat 8 May
36 – Bodmin Town (H) D 1-1 (Coad) Sat 15 May
Squad – Andrew Allen, Pete Child (GK), Des Coad, Dave Deacon, Alan Gilbert, John Hawke, Clive Jones, Ian Laidlaw, Kelvin Magee, Keith Parker, Joe Randall, Bernie Smith, Ray Smith, Howard Stokes, Steve Tabb, Dave Thomas, Brian Trethewey, Mike Trethewey, Chris Webb, Dave Webb
Final League Position – 18th
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1982-1983 South Western League
1 – Plymouth Command (A) L 0-? Sat 14 Aug
2 – Bugle (H) L 0-1 Wed 18 Aug
Team – Gary Bennett (GK), Mike Trethewey, Ray Smith, Peter Hunt, Steve Williams, Nigel Kellow, Brian Dyer, Brian Trethewey, John Hawke, Steve Tabb, Kevin King
Subs Used – Kevin Rowe, Andrew Allan
3 – Bodmin Town (A) L 1-2 (J. Hawke) Sat 21 Aug
Team – Gary Bennett (GK), Mike Trethewey, Ray Smith, Peter Hunt, Steve Williams, Nigel Kellow, Brian Dyer, Brian Trethewey, John Hawke, Steve Tabb, Kevin King
Subs Used – Doug Davie, Kevin Rowe
4 – Penzance (H) L 0-? Wed 25 Aug
5 – Bugle (A) L 0-2 Wed 1 Sep
6 – Millbrook (H) L 0-6 Sat 4 Sep
Team – Gary Bennett (GK), Mike Trethewey, Peter Hunt, Mark Wearne, Steve Williams, Nigel Kellow, John Stevenson, Steve Wicks, John Hawke, Steve Tabb, Derek Hawke
Subs Used – G. Mitchell, Brian Dyer
7 – L 0-? Sep
8 – Clyst Rovers (A) D 2-2 (Jose 44, Wicks) Neil Darby debut Sat 11 Sep
Team – Barry Medlin (GK), Mark Wearne, Steve Williams, Neil Darby, Peter Hunt, Kevin Rowe, Kelvin Magee, Steve Tabb, Haydn Jose, John Hawke, Steve Wicks
Sub Used – Philp
9 – St Austell (H) L 1-5 (Wicks) Sat 18 Sep
Team – Barry Medlin (GK), Mark Wearne, Steve Williams, Randell, Peter Hunt, Steve Tabb, Kelvin Magee, Dave Deacon, Steve Wicks, John Hawke, Haydn Jose
Subs Used – John Stevenson, Kevin Rowe
10 – Torrington (A) L 0-3 Ken Coad debut Sat 25 Sep
Team – Martin Bunt (GK), Mark Wearne, Steve Williams, Ray Smith, Peter Hunt, Dave Deacon, Kevin Rowe, Dave Collings, John Stevenson, Steve Wicks, Ken Coad
Subs Used – Neil Darby, Beach
11 – Newton Abbot (H) L 0-6 Sat 2 Oct
Team – Martin Bunt (GK), Mark Wearne, Steve Williams, Ray Smith, Peter Hunt, Kevin Rowe, Dave Deacon, Dave Collings, John Stevenson, Steve Wicks, Ken Coad
Subs Used – Peter Garbutt (GK), John Hawke
12 – Plymouth Civil Service (A) L 1-4 (Jones 52 pen) Clive Jones debut Sat 9 Oct
Team – Barry Medlin (GK), Mark Wearne, Steve Williams, Ray Smith, Kevin King, John Stevenson, Dave Deacon, Clive Jones, John Hawke, Steve Wicks, Brian Dyer
Subs Used – Dave Collings, Kevin Rowe
13 – Newquay (H) L 0-3 Sat 16 Oct
Team – Barry Medlin (GK), Mark Wearne, Steve Williams, Ray Smith, Kevin King, Dave Deacon, Clive Jones, Steve Tabb, Brian Dyer, John Hawke, Steve Wicks
Subs Used – Kelvin Magee, Beach
Mark Wearne joins St Blazey
14 – Wadebridge (A) L 0-2 Sun 24 Oct
City manager Peter Garbutt was so delighted after this South Western League match that those who heard him praising his team’s efforts could be forgiven for believing they had won. “The boys were just great,” enthused Garbutt. “Every single player gave 100 per cent – I couldn’t have asked any more of them.” Kevin King turned in a superb defensive display, and the midfield trio, including Des Coad and Peter Hunt, deputising respectively for Steve Randall and Steve Tabb, both of whom were unavailable, did what their manager described as “a tremendous job”. Wadebridge did most of the attacking in the first-half – although Truro had a couple of chances – but were always frustrated by dogged defensive work. The deadlock was not broken until the 63rd minute, when Wadebridge went ahead, but they had to wait until the final minute for their second goal. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
15 – Launceston (H) L 0-2 Sat 30 Oct
Team – Barry Medlin (GK), Mike Trethewey, Nigel Kellow, Steve Williams, Kevin King, Dave Deacon, Steve Randall, Steve Tabb, Brian Dyer, Derek Hawke, Steve Wicks
Subs Used – Peter Hunt, Kevin Rowe
After holding an experienced Launceston side for 58 minutes Truro went behind in this South Western League match on Saturday in controversial fashion. From an indirect free-kick in the penalty area the ball came to Sammy Reynolds, whose powerful shot appeared to have been cleared off the line. But the referee ruled that the ball had gone over the line even though the linesman, whom he consulted, did not signal a goal despite being in an excellent position. This blow really hit Truro and they were still recovering two minutes later when Kenny Grogan tucked the ball home from close range to make the game safe and send City to their 14th league defeat in 15 matches. It was yet another disappointment for Truro as much of the game was evenly contested, though Truro never troubled Mike More in the visitors’ goal. He did not have to make a real save for the entire 90 minutes as Truro’s lack of a consistent goal scorer was once again evident. Truro created a number of half chances but could not get the ball on target, with Steve Wicks particularly guilty. However, the front-runners did not really receive a worthwhile service with too many aimless balls being pumped forward to no effect. With Nigel Kellow, restored in defence, making some important interceptions, City looked reasonably sound in this department, though Barry Medlin had to be at his best on several occasions. The Launceston side bristled with experience, and they included in midfield Frankie Prince, the former Bristol Rovers and Exeter City player. Experience is something badly lacking in the Truro side at the moment, especially in midfield, where an experienced player would make a big difference. Truro battled throughout, but at this level there is no real substitute for skill, and it may be some little time before Truro record their first long-awaited win, especially if luck treats them as cruelly as it did on Saturday. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
16 – Torpoint (H) L 2-3 (Wicks 6, Tabb 17) Sat 6 Nov
Team – Barry Medlin (GK), Mike Trethewey, Doug Davie, Steve Williams, Kevin King, Dave Deacon, Steve Randall, Peter Hunt, Steve Wicks, Steve Tabb, Brian Dyer
Subs Used – John Stevenson, Ken Coad
Assists – Deacon 6, Wicks 17
City’s players and supporters must be wondering if they are ever going to win a South Western League game this season after this bitterly disappointing defeat on Saturday. With 17 minutes of the match gone Truro had gone into a shock, but deserved, 2-0 lead and looked to have an excellent chance of recording a win at the 16th attempt. But by the final whistle they were left to ponder what might have been as they went down to their 15th league defeat. Truro started in great style mastering the atrocious conditions and grabbed the lead after six minutes. A Peter Hunt corner was cleared but Dave Deacon hit the ball back into the box where the unmarked Steve Wicks headed his third goal of the season. Encouraged, City continued to press forward and after 17 minutes went 2-0 ahead when Wicks set up Steve Tabb for a close-range header. At this stage, Truro were showing 100 per cent commitment forcing Torpoint – clearly not at home in the conditions – into plenty of mistakes. With Tabb proving a great success in attack, Truro looked quite likely to increase their advantage though Torpoint showed flashes of their skill from time to time. Right on half-time, City defenders failed to clear a corner and the dangerous Terry Metters scored in a goalmouth scramble. Boosted by this, Torpoint piled on the pressure at the start of the second half and equalised when Dave Fice scored from a free-kick, leaving question marks about Truro’s defensive wall. “Joey” Randall and Wicks had chances to regain the lead for Truro, but eight minutes from time Billy Ferris scored the killer goal after Medlin had parried a fierce shot. Even though they finally lost, Truro can take heart from their overall performance and with a little good fortune it may not be too long before they score that elusive win. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
17 – Holsworthy (H) L 0-2 Sat 27 Nov
Team – Barry Medlin (GK), Mike Trethewey, Doug Davie, Steve Williams, Kevin King, Dave Deacon, Des Coad, Peter Hunt, Bernie Smith, Steve Tabb, Howard Stokes
Subs Used – Haydn Jose, John Stevenson
Handicapped by having to make two late changes, Truro went down to their ninth home South Western League defeat of the season on Saturday. The difference between the two sides was that Holsworthy took their chances while Truro squandered theirs. Peter Garbutt said he could not fault his team for effort on a very heavy pitch. “I do not blame the players, for they are giving their all. Our defence was rather disappointing after their recent form but I was very pleased with our three front runners.” City started badly and might have been two down in the opening minutes before Holsworthy took the lead after just five minutes through Paul Stoate. A through ball beat a “square” Truro defence and Stoate ran on to beat keeper Barry Medlin’s rather weak challenge and shot into an empty goal. This setback seemed to bring Truro to life and Steve Tabb should have quickly equalised but shot just wide. Bernie Smith, making his first appearance of the season, had a great chance to level the scores after a quarter of an hour but his chip was deflected by the Holsworthy keeper and hit a post. City missed other chances before Holsworthy got their second after 28 minutes when Jimmy Grant headed down a Mike Birch corner for Dave Quance to score from close range. In the second-half Truro had much more of the play but the quality of passing was below standard and too often the ball was kicked forward aimlessly. Somehoe Holsworthy managed to survive some incredible goalmouth scrambles as City pressed forward in numbers. Once again Truro could not find the net and conceded both points to a side they should have achieved something better. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
18 – Teignmouth (H) L 1-3 (Deacon 14) Sat 18 Dec
Team – Steve Wicks (GK), Derek Hawke, Steve Williams, Nigel Kellow, Kevin King, Dave Deacon, Peter Hunt, Steve Tabb, Howard Stokes, Bernie Smith, Haydn Jose
Subs Used – Hogg, Peter Garbutt
Truro seem certain to go into 1983 without a South Western League win to their credit after crashing to their 17th league defeat of the season on Saturday. They fielded a makeshift side with Steve Wicks, normally a forward, taking over in goal from Barry Medlin, who had to work. Although Wicks did not let the side down in any way he might well have been of more use in his normal position. And after the game, manager Peter Garbutt admitted as much when he said he had taken a gamble which had not come off. For the game Truro had to make five changes, one of them positional, from their originally named side as players dropped out for various reasons. This clearly showed in the opening seven minutes as Truro found themselves 2-0 down. After six minutes Dave Cadwallader’s close-range shot went in off City full-back Derek Hawke, and a minute later Mark Richards tucked away a simple chance. Truro pulled a goal back after 14 minutes when Dave Deacon scored with a fine shot from outside the area after Peter Hunt’s corner was cleared. Truro were unable to build on that goal and Teignmouth missed a number of chances before, with three minutes of the half remaining, Peter Webber broke clear and scored in fine style. Early in the second half Howard Stokes and Bernie Smith both missed excellent scoring chances. The visitors could well have added more goals as they finished comfortable winners. City now have only one game left this year, away to title-chasing St Blazey. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
Matt the Stat – Forward Steve Wicks played in goal as regular keeper Barry Medlin had to work!
19 – St Blazey (A) L 0-5 Tue 28 Dec
Truro had the better of the opening stages at St Blazey but once again poor finishing let them down and the home side went ahead after 35 minutes through Chris Wakeham. Peter England got their second just before half-time and in the second-half they romped to a comprehensive victory with goals by Graham Couch, England and Shaun Taylor. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
20 – Plymouth Command (H) W 8-0 (Wicks x3, D. Coad x2, Tabb x2, Smith) Sat 1 Jan
Team – Barry Medlin (GK), Andrew Allen, Steve Tabb, Dave Deacon, Steve Williams, Nigel Kellow, Steve Wicks, Bernie Smith, Des Coad, Peter Hunt, Brian Dyer
At the 20th attempt Truro City recorded their first South Western League win of the season on New Year’s Day when they thrashed visiting Plymouth Command 8-0. Command were well under strength and had no substitutes or back-up. From the start Truro dominated and the visitors had little answer to their probing attacks. Steve Wicks struck twice early on with Des Coad adding a third before the break. In the second half Truro ran riot as Command wilted in the heavy conditions. Wicks completed his hat-trick and full back Steve Tabb (2), Bernie Smith and Coad completed a remarkable day for City. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
21 – Bodmin Town (H) D 1-1 (D. Coad 62) Sat 8 Jan
Team – Barry Medlin (GK), Andrew Allan, Nigel Kellow, Steve Williams, Steve Tabb, Dave Deacon, Peter Hunt, Steve Wicks, Bernie Smith, Des Coad, Brian Dyer
Subs Used – Haydn Jose, John Stevenson
22 – Millbrook (A) D 1-1 (Smith) Sat 22 Jan
Team – Barry Medlin (GK), Andrew Allan, Doug Davie, Dave Collings, Steve Tabb, Steve Wicks, Dave Deacon, Peter Hunt, Brian Dyer, Bernie Smith, Howard Stokes
Subs Used – Beaumont, Peter Garbutt
23 – Clyst Rovers (H) D 2-2 (Dyer, Smith 76) Sat 29 Jan
Team – Martin Bunt (GK), Andrew Allan, Steve Williams, Nigel Kellow, Steve Tabb, Dave Deacon, Peter Hunt, Bernie Smith, Howard Stokes, Brian Dyer, Jones
Subs Used – Beaumont, Doug Davie, Dave Collings
Assist – Dyer 76
24 – Newton Abbot (A) L 1-3 (Stokes 60) Sat 19 Feb
Team – Barry Medlin (GK), Andrew Allan, Dave Neal, Dave Collings, Steve Tabb, Kevin Rowe, Dave Deacon, Peter Hunt, Brian Dyer, Howard Stokes, Steve Wicks
Sub Used – Peter Garbutt
25 – Plymouth Civil Service (H) L 1-4 (Wicks) Sat 26 Feb
Truro virtually surrendered this South Western League game on Saturday with a first-half performance that lacked commitment and belief. They trailed 3-0 at the interval and despite a second-half improvement after some harsh words by manager Peter Garbutt the final scoreline was a fair reflection. If only Truro had shown the same effort in the first half as they did in the second period they might have surprised the purposeful Civil Service side. City had an early chance to go ahead, but Bernie Smith delayed too long before shooting, giving keeper John Dent time to get back and stop his shot. After that early scare the visitors took a hold on the game and scored their opening goal after 14 minutes. Full-back Trevor Williams found space on the left and shot past Barry Medlin. The visitors virtually wrapped up the game with two goals within two minutes at the end of the half. First, Peter Colton shot into an empty net after Medlin had unluckily missed the ball in the mud, then Mike Roberts scored from close range with Truro vainly appealing for offside. After the break, Truro came back into the game and Steve Wicks and Truro’s man-of-the-match, Stokes, missed chances before Wicks pulled a goal back in the 71st minute. However, Civil Service stepped up the pace and former Truro player Clive Mewton grabbed their fourth goal after a quick break from defence. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
26 – Torrington (H) L 1-4 (Smith pen) Sun 27 Feb
Although the margin of defeat was the same as Saturday’s game, Truro’s performance against the South Western League leaders was a vast improvement. They gave the powerful Torrington side plenty of problems in the gruelling conditions and the visitors were not sure of victory until the final minutes. City battled all the way and hit their woodwork twice, through Steve Wicks and Bernie Smith. In the first-half, with City keeper Barry Medlin handling well, Torrington became frustrated as they found it difficult to sustain their attacks in the mud. Truro started the second period well, with Wicks heading against the post from a corner, but it was Torrington who took the lead after four minutes of the half. Trevor Watkins found himself unmarked from a free-kick and he flicked the ball over Medlin for Andy Watts to apply the finishing touch. Watkins added their second with a crisp shot seven minutes later, with Truro convinced that Dave Deacon had been fouled. City refused to give up and Smith hit the bar with a header from a Howard Stokes cross. They eventually pulled a goal back when substitute John Stevenson was brought down and Smith drove home the penalty. But goals in the last six minutes of normal time by Keith Sullivan and Chris McClure gave Torrington a flattering victory margin. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
27 – Newquay (A) L 1-4 (B. Smith pen) Sat 5 Mar
Team – Barry Medlin (GK), Andrew Allan, Dave Neal, Ray Smith, Steve Tabb, John Stevenson, Dave Deacon, Peter Hunt, Brian Dyer, Howard Stokes, Bernie Smith
Sub Used – Beaumont
28 – Wadebridge (H) L 1-3 (C. Webb) Sat 12 Mar
Truro City went down to their fifth successive defeat when they lost 3-1 at home to Wadebridge whose goals came from Mike Yelland (2) and Steve Brewer. City’s goal came from Chris Webb late in the game. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
29 – Launceston (A) L 1-3 (Stevenson 34) Sat 19 Mar
Team – Gary Bennett (GK), Andrew Allan, Dave Neal, Ray Smith, Beaumont, Kevin Rowe, Dave Deacon, Peter Hunt, John Stevenson, Bernie Smith, Chris Webb
Sub Used – Peter Garbutt
Truro gave the Cornwall Senior Cup finalists plenty of problems before slipping to their 24th South Western League defeat of the season on Saturday. With better finishing they might have even run third-placed Launceston closer in a hard-fought encounter. They had a “goal” disallowed, hit the bar and missed other good chances as they produced some skilful football. Launceston took the lead after 22 minutes when George Preece headed home Johnny Hoyle’s corner kick. However, Truro were undaunted, and John Stevenson shot them level 12 minutes later. Stevenson also hit the bar and Chris Webb got the ball into the net but another player was ruled offside. Powerful Launceston took the lead again before half-time when a 30-yard shot by Hoyle beat Gary Bennett in the City goal. The home side did not get the clinching goal until midway through the second half when Kenny Grogan set up Gerry Westlake for Launceston’s third. Later, manager Peter Garbutt said he would be “blooding” one or two young players before the end of the season and praised the contribution of young Kevin Rowe on Saturday. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
30 – Torpoint (A) W 3-2 (Hunt 32, Stevenson, C. Webb) Sat 26 Mar
Team – Gary Bennett (GK), Andrew Allan, Dave Neal, Ray Smith, Beaumont, Dave Deacon, Kevin Rowe, Peter Hunt, John Stevenson, Bernie Smith, Chris Webb
Subs Used – Gilbert, Phil Leyland
31 – Tavistock (H) W 2-1 (Stevenson, C. Webb) Sat 2 Apr
Truro City, who have had a disastrous season in their South Western League, showed that they still have plenty of fighting spirit when they beat Tavistock 2-1 at home on Saturday. It was only Truro’s third win of the season and they had to thank goals by John Stevenson and Chris Webb for a deserved victory. Andy Kent replied with a late goal for the visitors. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
P-31 W-3 D-4 L-24 F-31 A-86 PTS-10 POS-20th
32 – Holsworthy (A) D 0-0 Sat 9 Apr
33 – St Blazey (H) L 1-4 (Tabb 44) Sat 16 Apr
Team – Gary Bennett (GK), Mark Wearne, Dave Neal, Nigel Kellow, Beaumont, Andrew Allan, Dave Deacon, Peter Hunt, Chris Webb, Bernie Smith, Steve Tabb
Subs Used – Kevin Rowe, Ray Smith
Until striker Chris Wakeham hit St Blazey’s third goal midway through the second-half, Truro looked as if they might just upset the runaway South Western League leaders on Saturday. City were trailing 2-1 until Wakeham’s goal but there can be little doubt that St Blazey were worthy winners, possessing a definite edge in terms of skill. All Truro really had to offer was non-stop effort. They battled well throughout, but it was not enough against the considerably superior St Blazey side, who now look certain to clinch the league title. It took St Blazey 23 minutes to take the lead, when striker Tony Gilbert was on hand to head home after Mark Symon’s powerful shot rebounded from the bar. Two minutes later, Symons added a second, but just before half-time Steve Tabb pulled a goal back with a neat header from a free-kick. St Blazey struggled for a while after the break, then came Wakeham’s 66th-minute goal. Substitute Mark Constantine added a fourth eight minutes from time. For Truro, Mark Wearne played well against his old club and Dave Neal was forceful in defence, although he had to leave the field with a cut knee towards the end. Keeper Gary Bennett also brought off some brave saves. Chris Webb was booked for the third time since rejoining Truro and now faces suspension. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
34 – Appledore (H) L 0-2 Sun 17 Apr
Team – Gary Bennett (GK), Mark Wearne, Steve Williams, Nigel Kellow, Beaumont, Kevin Rowe, Peter Hunt, Steve Tabb, Chris Webb, Bernie Smith, John Stevenson
Subs Used – Des Coad, Haydn Jose
Playing at home for the last time this season, Truro gave a very disappointing performance to lose to an ordinary Appledore side in this South Western League game. It was City’s 14th home defeat out of 19 and also means that it is virtually certain they will finish bottom of the table and have to seek re-election for a second successive season. All their remaining four league programme games are away and it is difficult to see them adding many points to their tally of 11. Whether or not they were showing the after-effects of Saturday’s match, Truro never looked like winners in a dull, uninspiring encounter on a bumpy pitch. Clear-cut chances were scarce in a dreadful first-half, with Jock Stewart missing Appledore’s best chance and Steve Tabb wasting a great opportunity for City. In the second half Truro were handicapped by an injury to keeper Gary Bennett, but the game looked like ending in a 0-0 draw until David Darke beat Bennett to the ball and headed Appledore ahead in the 73rd minute. With 11 minutes left, Mark Stevens beat Bennett with a fine shot from just outside the area. Truro hardly created a worthwhile chance during the second 45 period, although Bernie Smith and John Stevenson missed half-chances with headers. City never made enough use of the wings and when they did the final cross was not good enough – one of their major failings this season. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
35 – Appledore (A) L 1-6 (C. Webb pen) Sat 23 Apr
Truro City’s 6-1 thrashing at Appledore ensures that they will have to seek re-election for a second successive season. Truro’s only goal came from a Chris Webb penalty with Mark Stevens hitting four for Appledore and their other goals coming from Steve Cox and David Darke. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
36 – Teignmouth (A) L 2-7 Sat 30 Apr
37 – Tavistock (A) L ?-? Sun 8 May
38 – St Austell (A) L ?-? Tue 10 May
Scorers
7 – Steve Wicks
5 – Bernie Smith
4 – Steve Tabb
4 – Chris Webb
3 – Des Coad
3 – John Stevenson
1 – Dave Deacon
1 – Brian Dyer
1 – John Hawke
1 – Peter Hunt
1 – Clive Jones
1 – Haydn Jose
1 – Howard Stokes
(3 goals missing)
Squad – Andrew Allan, Gary Bennett (GK), Martin Bunt (GK), Des Coad, Ken Coad, Dave Collings, Neil Darby, Doug Davie, Dave Deacon, Brian Dyer, Tony Ellul, John Hawke, Peter Hunt, Clive Jones, Haydn Jose, Nigel Kellow, Kevin King, Kelvin Magee, Barry Medlin (GK), Dave Neal, Steve Randall, Kevin Rowe, Bernie Smith, Ray Smith, John Stephenson, Howard Stokes, Steve Tabb, Brian Trethewey, Mike Trethewey, Mark Wearne, Chris Webb, Steve Wicks, Steve Williams
Final League Position – 20th
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1983-1984 South Western League
1 – Tavistock (A) L 0-2 Dominic Evans debut – Mike Leech debut – John Tyack debut Sat 13 Aug
Team – Peter Child (GK), Mark Wearne, Steve Williams, Dave Webb, Tony Webb, Dominic Evans, Mark Symons, Dave Deacon, Mike Leech, John Tyack, Steve Tabb
2 – Launceston (H) L 1-9 Sat 20 Aug
Peter Garbutt resigns as manager of Truro City Football Club
Assistant manager Jack Ward steps in as acting manager of Truro City Football Club
4 – Penzance (H) W 3-0 Wed 24 Aug
5 – Holsworthy (A) L 1-3 Sat 27 Aug
6 – Newquay (H) L 0-2 Wed 31 Aug
Team – Martin Kimmins (GK), Mark Wearne, Steve Williams, Dave Webb, Tony Webb, John Tyack, Mark Symons, Mike Leech, Steve Tabb, Bernie Smith, Des Coad
7 – Plymouth Command (H) W 2-1 (Williams 79, Evans 82) Sat 3 Sep
Team – Martin Kimmins (GK), Dave Deacon, Steve Williams, Mark Wearne, Tony Webb, John Tyack, Mark Symons, Mike Leech, Des Coad, Bernie Smith, Steve Tabb
Subs Used – Chris Webb, Dominic Evans
Assists – C. Webb 79, Symons 82
8 – Penzance (A) D 2-2 (Tabb x2) Tue 6 Sep
A fine second half comeback for Truro City – they were trailing 2-0 at the interval – gave them a share of the points in their away match with Penzance on Tuesday evening. Steve Tabb got both goals to cancel out the two scored for Penzance by Phil Mincer. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
9 – Newton Abbot (A) L 2-4 (Smith, Bowden OG) Sat 10 Sep
Team – Martin Kimmins (GK), Dave Deacon, Steve Williams, Mark Symons, Tony Webb, Dominic Evans, Chris Webb, Mike Leech, Bernie Smith, Des Coad, Steve Tabb
10 – Wadebridge (H) W 3-2 (Evans 6, Coad 58, Tabb 84) Sat 17 Sep
Team – Peter Foxwell (GK), Dave Deacon, Mark Symons, Steve Williams, Tony Webb, John Tyack, Bernie Smith, Chris Webb, Des Coad, Steve Tabb, Dominic Evans
Assists – T. Webb 6, 84, C. Webb 58
11 – Millbrook (A) L 0-2 Sat 24 Sep
Team – Peter Foxwell (GK), Dave Deacon (46 mins), Mark Symons, Steve Williams, Tony Webb, Chris Webb, Bernie Smith, Mike Leech, Evans, Steve Tabb, Des Coad
Sub Used – Kevin Rowe (46 mins)
Tony Roberts returns as manager of Truro City Football Club
12 – Bugle (H) D 1-1 (Roberts 44) Sat 1 Oct
Lack of penetration in front of goal cost Truro victory in this South Western League game at Treyew Road on Saturday. And it is now certain that new player-manager Tony Roberts will give this short-coming top priority. Truro had plenty of the play, particularly in the second half, but after scoring, never again tested Bugle keeper Keith Phillips as they should have done. They also had to thank the agility and bravery of keeper Peter Foxwell for ensuring a point. Returning to City after four years at Mullion. Roberts marked his first appearance with a well-taken goal and generally showed why he is certain to prove an asset to the club. His goal came after 44 minutes when full-back Mark Wearne crossed from the right. The half-clearance came to Roberts who rammed the ball home from just inside the area. The goal came rather against the run of play as Bugle had done well in the first half, with two good chances falling to Duncan Powell. But the visitors equalised five minutes into the second half when a quick break gave Andrew Street the chance to score with a fine curling shot. Truro piled on the pressure in search of the winner but despite a few close calls the Bugle defence held firm and it took a brilliant save from Foxwell to deny Andy Carew a late winner. But generally Truro played reasonably well, although their defence looked suspect at times. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
13 – Appledore (A) D 3-3 (Tabb x3) Alan Carey debut Sat 8 Oct
Team – Peter Foxwell (GK), Dave Deacon, Steve Williams, Mark Wearne, Tony Webb, Mike Leech, Bernie Smith, Alan Carey, Des Coad, Steve Tabb, Tony Roberts
Despite a superb hat-trick by Steve Tabb, Truro had to be content with a point from this South Western League game on Saturday. While it was a memorable game for Tabb, City keeper Peter Foxwell will quickly want to forget it. Foxwell, whose form has been excellent in recent games, should have prevented two of the Appledore goals, but misjudged the ball in the swirling wind. His first error gave the home team the lead in the opening minutes when a harmless looking shot from Dave Dark squeezed between his fingertips and the bar. Ten minutes later, City were on level terms when player-manager Tony Roberts found Tabb, who held off a defender’s challenge to score. Truro had seemingly good claims for a penalty turned down before Tabb put them ahead and they also had a shot cleared off the line. But Appledore hit back in fine style, with Bob Paddon equalising. Then Foxwell could only punch a hopeful Neil Plows shot into the net for Appledore to lead 3-2 at the interval. With Alan Carey of Mullion making a promising debut in midfield, Truro pressed forward in the second half and Tabb completed his hat-trick with a bullet-like header from a Roberts cross. It was all Truro in the second period, but they were unable to grab a deserved winner. Mark Wearne had a fine game as sweeper in place of the unavailable Mark Symons, with Tony Webb also in good form at full-back. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
14 – Millbrook (H) W 4-1 (Coad 9, Evans, Tabb, T. Webb pen) Sat 15 Oct
Team – Peter Foxwell (GK), Mark Wearne, Mark Symons, Tony Webb, Mike Leech, Chris Webb, Bernie Smith, Alan Carey, Tony Roberts, Steve Tabb, Des Coad
Subs Used – Dominic Evans, Steve Williams
15 – Torrington (H) D 1-1 (Carey 30) Chris Carhart debut – Kevin Woolfe debut Sun 16 Oct
Team – Chris Carhart (GK), Mark Wearne, Mark Symons, Alan Carey, Mike Leech, John Tyack, Bernie Smith, Chris Webb, Steve Tabb, Des Coad, Kevin Woolfe
16 – St Austell (A) L 0-7 Sat 27 Oct
Team – Chris Carhart (GK), Mark Wearne, Mark Symons, Alan Carey, Mike Leech, John Tyack, Bernie Smith, Chris Webb, Steve Tabb, Des Coad, Kevin Woolfe
Sub Used – Dominic Evans
17 – Bodmin Town (A) W 3-0 (Coad, Tabb 68, 78) Sat 30 Oct
Team – John Axon (GK), Mark Wearne, Mark Symons, John Tyack, Mike Leech, Bernie Smith, Chris Webb, Alan Carey, Dominic Evans, Des Coad, Steve Tabb
Matt the Stat – Steve Tabb scored his 10th league goal of the season
18 – St Blazey (H) D 2-2 (Tabb 58, T. Webb) Sat 5 Nov
Assist – Smith 58
In a storm of controversy, City dropped a home South Western League point on Saturday, but still extended their unbeaten run at Treyew Road to six games. On Guy Fawkes Day there were plenty of fireworks when a controversial late penalty gave St Blazey a draw. City looked to be heading for their second win within a week over the champions when, with just two minutes remaining, skipper Mark Symons was penalised for handling in the penalty area. Symons claimed that he had not deliberately handled the ball, but referee John Pope gave the penalty and Jack Grainger scored from the spot, though City keeper John Axon did get a hand to the shot. As referee Pope and his two linesmen left the field angry Truro supporters subjected them to a storm of booing and abuse. Truro also had Alan Carey booked after the final whistle for dissent, but it was surprising that no other players had preceded him into the referee’s notebook in an ill-tempered game. City who beat St Blazey in the League Cup last week started well with Dominic Evans having a good header tipped over the bar by Dave Lang. However, they were penalised for some slack marking in the 27th minute when central defender Chris Grigg headed home a Jack Grainger corner. Tony Johnstone headed over from another Grainger corner and was also wide with a shot. City struggled to find a way past the St Blazey defence and the visitors might have increased their lead early in the second half, having a “goal” disallowed and then hitting the bar. Truro refused to panic and drew level in the 58th minute when a long free-kick was headed across the goal by Bernie Smith for Steve Tabb to bundle in his 11th goal of the season. Tabb’s prolific scoring form this season has been rewarded with a place in the SWL side to meet the P and D League at Bodmin tomorrow evening. Tony Webb came on as a substitute for brother Chris after 21 minutes of the half to make his first appearance after a four-match absence through injury. The talented Webb soon made a telling contribution when, within three minutes, he latched on to a loose ball and fired a tremendous left-foot shot past Lang. With City’s defence, in which Symons was again outstanding, looking solid it seemed as if they would hold on for victory until that dramatic finish. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
19 – Plymouth Civil Service (A) L 1-3 (T. Webb) Sat 12 Nov
Team – John Axon (GK), Mark Wearne, George Pattison, Mark Symons, Mike Leech, Kevin Woolfe, John Tyack, Tony Webb, Alan Carey, Steve Tabb, Bernie Smith
Subs Used – Des Coad, Chris Webb
Assist – Woolfe
20 – Teignmouth (H) L 0-1 Sat 26 Nov
Team – John Axon (GK), Mark Wearne, Mark Symons, George Pattison, Mike Leech, Kevin Woolfe, Chris Webb, Tony Webb, Alan Carey, Steve Tabb, Bernie Smith
Sub Used – Gary Pascoe
A mediocre performance in difficult conditions saw City slump to their first home South Western League defeat since August 31 on Saturday. After their encouraging performance in defeat at Newquay the previous week, they gave what manager Tony Roberts described as a “diabolical” display. “We worked very hard but were too pedestrian and predictable,” he said. Certainly City were rather uninspired but worked hard without success against a Teignmouth side which was no more than ordinary. What they lacked was a clinical finish in front of goal and if matters do not improve then Mr Roberts will no doubt step up his search for new players. Leading scorer Steve Tabb might have had a hat-trick and a number of other opportunities were wasted. The game was scrappy for the most part, with the treacherous conditions making controlled football difficult. Both teams made unforced errors and the game looked to be heading for a 0-0 draw until Teignmouth stole their winner five minutes from time. Some bad defensive play allowed substitute Dick Armitage to shoot past John Axon with the referee overruling a linesman’s flag for offside. City threw everything forward in search of an equaliser and Teignmouth keeper Ian Cornish performed heroics to keep them out. Tony Webb, Alan Carey and substitute Gary Pascoe all went close in a hectic finale but the ball would not go into the net. It was a very disappointing performance and result as City had much more of the play against a team from near the foot of the table. City also face the loss of three points and possible disqualification from the SWL Cup for an alleged administrative slip in signing keeper Axon. The matter will be discussed at Friday’s SWL meeting. Mr Roberts revealed that he is unlikely to resume playing for some time because of a hernia. He is waiting to go into hospital for an operation to cure the problem which has severely restricted his playing since joining the club. He added that since being back at City he had been delighted with the players’ attitude, but plenty of hard work was still needed. He was basically happy with the defence but believed the midfield and forward areas still needed improvement and strengthening. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
Matt the Stat – Truro City Football Club were deducted 3 points, eliminated from the South Western League Cup and fined £20 due to failing to register goalkeeper John Axon
21 – Newton Abbot (H) W 2-0 (Tabb 17, Smith 72) Sat 10 Dec
Team – Chris Carhart (GK), Mark Wearne, Mike Leech, George Pattison, Tony Webb, Fisher, Mark Symons, Bernie Smith, Steve Tabb, Kevin Woolfe, Evans
Assist – T. Webb 72
22 – Teignmouth (A) L 1-4 (Carey) Sat 17 Dec
Team – Chris Carhart (GK), Mark Wearne, Mike Leech, George Pattison, Tony Webb, Fisher, Mark Symons, Alan Carey, Evans, Kevin Woolfe, Steve Tabb
Sub Used – Bernie Smith
Truro’s abysmal away form in the South Western League continued on Saturday with their eighth defeat away from Treyew Road. City have won only one game away from home and avoided defeat only three times – a record which needs little comment. And Saturday’s defeat will no doubt encourage Truro boss Tony Roberts to step up his search for new players. More support is needed for leading scorer Steve Tabb and the midfield also needs strengthening. But City have only themselves to blame for not winning at Teignmouth, who are one of only two sides with a worse defensive record. Before Saturday, they had conceded 52 goals. Truro created plenty of chances, but in the words of assistant manager Jack Ward their shooting was “abominable”. City were well on top in the first-half but wasted chances kept them waiting until Alan Carey shot them ahead just before the interval. However, their lead was short-lived as Teignmouth equalised with a shot which went in under the body of City keeper Chris Carhart. Teignmouth went ahead with a disputed goal after the interval when Carhart dropped the ball and was bundled into the net with it. They added two further goals to complete the league “double” over Truro. Bernie Smith came on for Steve Tabb, but it made little difference as Truro finished a well-beaten side after promising so much early on. Truro are not in action again until New Year’s Eve when they travel to Clyst which will give manager Roberts time to boost his squad. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
23 – Clyst Rovers (A) D 2-2 (Pattison, T. Webb) Sat 31 Dec
Truro City picked up a point in a 2-2 draw at Clyst Rovers but could have won had they taken their chances. Near the end of the first half Steve Tombs gave Rovers the lead, but George Pattison headed an equaliser in injury time. A defensive deadlock in the second half was broken when Tony Webb scored a superb goal for Truro but with only minutes left a Truro defender tried to clear the ball but only succeeded in putting through his own goal. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
24 – Tavistock (H) W 3-1 (Tabb 50, Carey 54, Symons 83 pen) Sat 14 Jan
Team – Chris Carhart (GK), Evans, George Pattison, Mark Symons, Tony Webb, Bernie Smith (15 mins), Mike Leech, Alan Carey, Des Coad, Kevin Woolfe, Steve Tabb
Sub Used – Chris Webb (15 mins), Tony Roberts (78 mins)
25 – Launceston (A) D 3-3 (Pattison, Coad, Symons) Sat 21 Jan
Team – Chris Carhart (GK), Evans, George Pattison, Mark Symons, Tony Webb, Bernie Smith, Mike Leech, Alan Carey, Des Coad (65 mins), Steve Tabb, Kevin Woolfe
Subs Used – Tony Roberts (65 mins), Chris Webb
Assists – Carey, Roberts
26 – St Austell (H) W 4-0 (T. Webb 15, Smith 57, Symons 83, Tabb 88) Sat 28 Jan
27 – Plymouth Command (A) W 3-0 (Roberts 2, Pattison 55, Tabb 88) Symons missed pen Sat 4 Feb
Assist – Roberts 55
Gaining their second away South Western League win of the season on Saturday, City also achieved their first double against the lowly Command side. Victory extended City’s unbeaten run to five matches and confirmed their improved form. But they did not have things all their own way – particularly in the first half, when play was fairly even. Command fielded a stronger than normal side but they conceded a “gift” goal after only two minutes when a back pass was fumbled by the home keeper, giving City boss Tony Roberts a simple tap in. Roberts playing his first full game since October after being out with injury, proved an inspiration to his side. City nearly went 2-0 ahead when Kevin Woolfe hit the bar, though Command threatened to equalise on several occasions. However, after the break it was Truro who began to take control. They deservedly went 2-0 ahead in the 55th minute. Roberts crossed from the left for George Pattison, who had moved up from defence, to head his third goal of the season. City then lost a golden chance to go three up, when skipper Mark Symons blasted a penalty over the bar. Despite dominating the play it was not until the closing minutes that Steve Tabb slipped in between two defenders to score his 15th league goal of the season, which completed another excellent display by City. Their defence was again solid, and after a rather ordinary first half the midfield came to life. In attack Truro looked particularly sharp, with the unselfish Kevin Woolfe working hard although he still has to score his first goal of the season. With Tony Roberts back in this sort of form City should end the season in good style, and finish in a comfortable mid-table position. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
28 – Wadebridge (A) W 4-3 (Tabb x2, Roberts 44, T. Webb) Sat 18 Feb
Team – Chris Carhart (GK), Dominic Evans, George Pattison, Mark Symons, Tony Webb, Bernie Smith, Mike Leech, Chris Webb, Kevin Woolfe, Steve Tabb, Tony Roberts
Assists – Roberts, Symons
29 – Clyst Rovers (H) D 1-1 (Pattison 65) Sat 25 Feb
Team – Chris Carhart (GK), Mark Wearne, Mark Symons, George Pattison, Tony Webb, Bernie Smith, Chris Webb, Alan Carey, Des Coad, Steve Tabb, Tony Roberts
30 – Bodmin Town (H) W 4-0 (Carey 36, Symons 52, 55, Tabb 62) Sun 4 Mar
Team – Chris Carhart (GK), Mark Wearne, Mark Symons, George Pattison, Tony Webb, Bernie Smith, Chris Webb, Alan Carey, Tony Roberts, Steve Tabb, Des Coad
Assist – Carey 62
31 – Appledore (H) L 1-3 (Coad) Wearne sent off Sat 17 Mar
Team – Chris Carhart (GK), Mark Wearne, Mark Symons, George Pattison, Mike Leech, Bernie Smith, Chris Webb, Alan Carey, Des Coad, Steve Tabb, Dominic Evans
32 – Holsworthy (H) W 1-0 (Tabb 7) Sat 24 Mar
Team – Chris Carhart (GK), Mark Wearne, Mark Symons, George Pattison, Tony Webb, Bernie Smith, Mike Leech, Alan Carey, Dominic Evans, Steve Tabb, Tony Roberts
33 – St Blazey (A) D 2-2 (Leech 15, Roberts 59) Sat 31 Mar
Team – Chris Carhart (GK), Mark Wearne, Mark Symons, George Pattison, Tony Webb, Bernie Smith, Chris Webb, Mike Leech, Des Coad, Steve Tabb (52 mins), Dominic Evans
Sub Used – Tony Roberts (52 mins)
A game of unusual goals saw City hanging on for a well-earned South Western League point on Saturday after leading 2-0 with only 20 minutes to go. The match, played in heavy rain throughout, started at a brisk pace and Truro went ahead after 15 minutes. Mike Leech, who had a storming game, broke well down the left and his speculative cross somehow went over keeper Dave Lang’s head into the net. It was a strange and rather lucky goal, but that will not worry the consistent Leech as it was his first for the club. St Blazey hit back strongly and City keeper Chris Carhart had to be at his best to stop fine efforts from Jack Grainger and Chris Wakeham. But with the midfield in splendid form and the defence covering well Truro were good value for their 1-0 lead at the interval. Chris Webb, who had a fine game against the experienced Grainger in midfield, had a chance to put Truro 2-0 up after the restart, but sliced his shot wide. After 52 minutes, City lost Steve Tabb with a recurrence of a leg injury and City boss Tony Roberts took his place. Just seven minutes later Roberts scored probably one of the easiest goals of his long career. Again it was St Blazey keeper Lang who was at fault. He allowed a gentle Alan Benney back pass to go through his legs and Roberts gleefully followed up to ram the ball in. St Blazey then began to play their best football and pulled a goal back in the 70th minute in controversial manner. The referee ruled that Bernie Smith had handled the ball on the line, although Smith later claimed that the ball had been kicked against his hand by Mark Symons and the handball had not been deliberate. Substitute Gary Rowden made no mistake from the spot. Truro wasted two chances to make the game safe. First, Dominic Evans and then Des Coad squandered gilt-edged opportunities. They were made to pay for their misses when with seven minutes left, City’s clearance from a corner fell to substitute Nigel Hart outside the area and his hopeful lob caught Carhart flat-footed in the mud. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
34 – Plymouth Civil Service (H) W 2-1 (C. Webb 27, Tabb 38) Sat 7 Apr
Team – Chris Carhart (GK), Mark Wearne, George Pattison, Mark Symons, Tony Webb, Bernie Smith, Chris Webb, Alan Carey, Tony Roberts, Steve Tabb, Kevin Woolfe
Showing commendable restraint in the face of considerable provocation, City were rewarded with two more South Western League points on Saturday. Obviously, player-manager Tony Roberts’s warning to his players after some unsavoury incidents in the recent game against Appledore have been heeded. Civil Service had three players – Mike Mahoney, Peter Williams and Peter Norman – booked for dissent, but some unpleasant fouls went unpunished. City refused to get involved, concentrating on playing football and allowing the visitors to five away the free-kicks. It paid dividends for despite considerable second-half pressure Truro managed to hang on to avenge a 3-1 defeat at Civil Service in November. The visitors started better, with Peter Williams shooting over the bar with only Chris Carhart to beat and Mahoney hit the post. After withstanding the early pressure, Truro began to gain control and it came as no surprise when they went ahead in the 27th minute. The goal was created by Alan Carey, who, after good work on the left, pulled the ball back for Chris Webb to strike his first goal of the season with a crisp, low shot. Roberts forced a good save from Steve Gill before City went 2-0 up 11 minutes later with a well-worked goal. A long throw from the right by full-back Mark Wearne was flicked on for the unmarked Steve Tabb to head home his 19th goal of the season. Bernie Smith could have made it 3-0 before half-time, but shot wide. The second half was a rather different story with the visitors, who had the wind at their backs, piling on the pressure. With City keeper Carhart in uncertain form Truro lived dangerously at times with Mahoney heading against the top of the bar. But they did not score until the 75th minute, through defender Steve Ball, after a goalmouth scramble. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
35 – Bugle (A) L 2-3 23 Apr
36 – Torpoint (A) W 4-0 (Pattison 25, Tabb x2, Smith) 28 Apr
P-36 W-14 D-9 L-13 F-63 A-71 PTS-34 POS-12th
37 – Torpoint (H) L 1-3 Tue 8 May
38 – Torrington (A) L 0-1 Sat 12 May
Team – Bobby Wignall (GK), Dominic Evans, Mark Symons, Mike Leech, Tony Webb, Mark Wearne, Bernie Smith, Chris Webb, Des Coad, George Pattison, Steve Tabb
Truro completed their South Western League season on Saturday when they went down to defeat through a last-minute disputed goal by Torrington substitute Geoff Edwards. City claimed that Edwards was offside, but the referee overruled their protests and gave the home side victory in their last game in the league before joining the Western League next season. It was a disappointing end to the season for City who deserved a point from the match. Chances were scarce for both sides and Truro’s best opportunities fell to Steve Tabb, but for once the club’s leading scorer had an off-day with his finishing. They were also unfortunate in not being awarded a penalty in the opening stages when skipper Mark Symons was bundled over. In attack, Truro tried George Pattison, normally their centre-half, and he caused problems for the home defence. Truro have finished 13th out of 20 teams in the league – a big improvement on their last two seasons when they had to apply for re-election. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
Scorers
21 – Steve Tabb
6 – Tony Webb
5 – Des Coad
5 – George Pattison
5 – Mark Symons
4 – Alan Carey
4 – Tony Roberts
4 – Bernie Smith
3 – Dominic Evans
1 – Mike Leech
1 – Chris Webb
1 – Steve Williams
1 – Own Goal
(goals missing)
Squad – John Axon (GK), Alan Carey, Chris Carhart (GK), Pete Child (GK), Des Coad, Dave Deacon, Dominic Evans, Peter Foxwell (GK), Martin Kimmins (GK), Mike Leech, George Pattison, Bernie Smith, Mark Symons, Steve Tabb, John Tyack, Mark Wearne, Chris Webb, Dave Webb, Tony Webb, Steve Williams, Kevin Woolfe
Final League Position – 13th
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1984-1985 South Western League
1 – Newquay (A) W 2-1 (Leech pen, Woolfe) Keith Abbot debut – Graham Allen debut – Gary Pamflett debut Sat 18 Aug
Team – Keith Abbot (GK), Dominic Evans, Mark Symons, George Pattison, Mike Leech, Gary Pamflett, Graham Allen, Alan Carey, Steve Tabb, Kevin Woolfe, Tony Roberts
2 – Tavistock (H) W 1-0 (Philp 75) Sat 25 Aug
Truro City maintained their good start with a 1-0 home victory over Tavistock thanks to a 75th minute goal by Tony Philp. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
3 – St Blazey (H) W 2-1 (Symons 71, Tabb 75) Aug
4 – Wadebridge (A) L 0-2 Sat 1 Sep
5 – St Blazey (A) L 0-1 Tue 4 Sep
6 – Torpoint (H) D 1-1 (Philp 55) Symons missed pen Sat 8 Sep
Team – Vicary (GK), Dominic Evans, Mark Symons, George Pattison, Mike Leech, Andy Keast, Gary Pamflett, Webb, Tony Philp, Tony Roberts, Steve Tabb
Assist – Tabb 55
After two successive Bayly Bartlett South Western League defeats, City showed an improvement with this draw against unbeaten Torpoint at Treyew Road on Saturday. Torpoint equalised with only two minutes remaining and City missed a penalty. So really it should have been two points for a Truro team which battled hard throughout after their rather limp midweek performance at St Blazey. Certainly manager Tony Roberts was far happier with Truro’s overall performance. “It was a much better display and we showed more commitment. I think that on balance a draw was probably a fair result,” he said. In the first half, Truro huffed and puffed with little effect until the closing stages when Tony Philp forced a good save out of Keith Phillips. Philp also headed against the bar. Truro started the second half where they had finished the first. They should have taken the lead in the 53rd minute when a Torpoint defender was penalised for handling. Up stepped skipper Mark Symons, but his weak effort was comfortably saved. Mike Leech started the season as City’s penalty-taker, scoring from the spot at Newquay. However, he missed the Wadebridge game through injury and Symons took over. Now Leech will again take the kicks. Two minutes later City did go ahead when Steve Tabb did well to cross from the left for Philp to head powerfully at the near post. Truro’s defence lived dangerously on occasions as Torpoint sought an equaliser and Vicary made a fine save from substitute Steve Yeoman. Torpoint looked to have run out of time, then Truro conceded a soft goal in the 88th minute. Vicary came a long way out of goal to try to claim the ball, but he failed and substitute Phil Towl’s pinpoint cross was headed in easily by Andy Mattock. It was a bitter disappointment for Truro after having looked to have had the game won and it also meant the end of their 100 per cent home record. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
7 – Appledore (A) L 1-2 (Roberts) Phil Taylor debut – Kenny Wills debut Sat 15 Sep
Team – Keith Abbot (GK), Mark Wearne, George Pattison, Mark Symons, Phil Taylor, Webb, Gary Pamflett, Alan Carey, Steve Tabb, Tony Roberts, Kenny Wills
Matt the Stat – TCFC supporter Kenny Wills made his debut for the side after a transport mix-up left the team four players short
8 – Bodmin Town (H) W 3-0 (Pamflett 35, Symons 67, Roberts 85) Chris Coleman debut Sat 22 Sep
Team – Keith Abbot (GK), Mark Wearne, Mark Symons, Mike Leech, Phil Taylor, Dominic Evans, Gary Pamflett, Tony Philp, Steve Tabb, Tony Roberts, Chris Coleman
Subs Used – Webb, Kevin Woolfe
9 – Launceston (H) D 2-2 (Coleman 48, Roberts 86) Match Abandoned Sat 29 Sep
10 – St Austell (A) L 2-6 (Roberts, Symons) Sat 6 Oct
11 – Penzance (H) W 3-2 (Roberts x2, Woolfe) Sat 13 Oct
12 – Newton Abbot (A) W 2-0 (Roberts, D. Evans) Sat 20 Oct
Truro’s first away win in the Bayly Bartlett South Western League since they triumphed at Newquay in the opening match of the season back in August puts them joint second in the table on points. Their inferior goal difference means that they are in fifth place but they are handily poised three points behind leaders Newquay. Severe traffic hold-ups meant that the City coach, which left Truro at 11am, did not arrive at the ground until 2.20pm, but it did not seem to affect the team, who had to withstand an initial opening burst by the experienced home side. After weathering the early storm Truro took control and player-manager Tony Roberts set up three fine chances which were all squandered. Gary Pamflett forced a brilliant save out of the home keeper and at the other end Keith Abbot had to be at his best to stop Newton Abbot taking the lead. In the second half Truro put on the pressure and were rewarded when Roberts put them ahead in the 60th minute. It was his seventh goal of the season and it was his sixth consecutive game in which he has found the net. Roberts’ fine low shot from the edge of the penalty area gave the keeper no chance and 15 minutes later Dominic Evans scored his first of the season to put Truro well on top. Playing as a sweeper rather than his normal right-back position, Evans came forward from the back to slam home a low 25-yard shot into the corner of the net. Newton Abbot rarely looked like coming back into the match and the Truro defence was in solid form when danger threatened. The midfield trio of Chris Webb, Gary Pamflett and Kevin Woolfe all performed well and Webb in particular had a fine second-half. Stand-in left-back Kevin King had an excellent first-half before being replaced at the interval by regular Mike Leech who arrived at the game late because of work commitments. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
13 – Torpoint (A) L 1-2 (Philp) Sat 3 Nov
14 – Clyst Rovers (H) L 1-2 (Leech pen) Sat 17 Nov
15 – Holsworthy (H) W 8-2 (Wearne x3, C. Webb x2, Tabb, Woolfe x2) Sat 1 Dec
Team – Keith Abbot (GK), Dominic Evans, Mark Symons, George Pattison, Pat Evans, Mark Wearne, Gary Pamflett, Chris Webb, Kevin Woolfe, Steve Tabb, Tony Roberts
Plymouth Civil Service (A) D 1-1 (Coleman 67) Sat 8 Dec
Team – Keith Abbot (GK), Dominic Evans, George Pattison, Symons, Pat Evans, Mark Wearne, Gary Pamflett, Chris Webb, Tony Roberts, Steve Tabb, Chris Coleman
Bugle (H) L 0-3 Sat 22 Dec
Falmouth Town (A) L 0-1 Wed 26 Dec
Appledore (H) L 0-3 Tony Webb missed penalty Sat 9 Feb
Millbrook (A) L 0-1 Sat 16 Feb
Bugle (A) L 1-2 (Wearne) Sat 23 Feb
23 – St Austell (H) W 3-1 (Leech 22 pen, Pattison 29, Symons 77) Sat 2 Mar
24 – Penzance (A) W 1-0 (Tabb 83) Sat 9 Mar
Team – Keith Abbot (GK), Dominic Evans, George Pattison, Mike Leech, Tony Webb, Mark Wearne, Tony Roberts, Gary Pamflett, Mark Symons, Steve Tabb, Chris Coleman
25 – Newton Abbot (H) W 1-0 (Wearne) Sat 16 Mar
Team – Keith Abbot (GK), Dominic Evans, George Pattison, Mike Leech, Tony Webb, Chris Webb, Gary Pamflett, Mark Wearne, Tony Roberts, Steve Tabb, Mark Symons
26 – Holsworthy (A) W 3-1 (Symons ??, 73, Roberts 28) Sat 23 Mar
Team – Keith Abbot (GK), Dominic Evans, George Pattison, Mike Leech, Tony Webb, Mark Wearne, Gary Pamflett, Chris Webb, Tony Roberts, Steve Tabb, Mark Symons
Sub Used – Lance Lannon
27 – Teignmouth (H) W 5-2 (Roberts 26, Pamflett 39, Symons, C. Webb 74, G. Allen 90) Gerald Gay debut Sun 24 Mar
Team – Bobby Wignall (GK), Mark Wearne, George Pattison, Mike Leech, Tony Webb, Chris Webb, Graham Allen, Gary Pamflett, Gerald Gay, Mark Symons, Tony Roberts
Assist – C. Webb 39
Playing excellent football, particularly in the second half, Truro deservedly won their fifth South Western League game in a row. By winning by three clear goals they also gained only their second “win bonus” of £10, donated by the league’s sponsors, Bayly Bartlett. It was a well-earned victory against a Teignmouth side which did well to keep in the game for an hour. They gave Truro an early scare when their most dangerous forward, Damian Keeley, found the net after only six minutes, but another player was ruled offside. Truro then began to get the upper hand and went ahead in the 26th minute after a Tony Webb corner. Teignmouth keeper Mike Rider could not hold a George Pattison header and Truro player-manager Tony Roberts was on hand to score his 11th goal of the season. However, the visitors equalised six minutes later when Steve Willis set up Keeley, whose left-foot shot gave stand-in keeper Bobby Wignall no chance. Undaunted, City – for whom Graham Allen showed up well in midfield – continued to press and in the 39th minute Gary Pamflett restored their lead with a powerful far-post header from a Chris Webb cross. The second half was only eight minutes old when Teignmouth again drew level, this time from the penalty spot. Wignall tangled with Keeley and Dave Smith scored despite a fine attempt by Wignall to keep the ball out. Keeley had to go to hospital with a dislocated thumb sustained in this incident and his departure proved to be the turning point. Almost immediately, Mark Symons headed home a free-kick and City then dominated play, with further goals by Chris Webb (74) and Allen (90). For Truro, Gerald Gay, a county youth player, made his debut in attack after playing for the Combination side and he enjoyed a splendid game – probably his best for the club. He was unlucky to cap a fine personal performance with a goal, but his second-half header hit the bar and was cleared. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
28 – W 2-0
29 – Falmouth Town (H) L 0-3 Thu 18 Apr
30 – Teignmouth (A) L 0-1 Sat 20 Apr
Bodmin Town (A) D 2-2 4 May
Scorers
9 – Tony Roberts
7 – Mark Symons
5 – Mark Wearne
4 – Kevin Woolfe
3 – Mike Leech
3 – Tony Philp
3 – Steve Tabb
3 – Chris Webb
2 – Chris Coleman
2 – Gary Pamflett
1 – Graham Allen
1 – Dominic Evans
1 – George Pattison
(16 goals missing)
Squad – Keith Abbot (GK), Graham Allen, Alan Carey, Chris Coleman, Dominic Evans, Pat Evans, Andy Keast, Lance Lannon, Mike Leech, Gary Pamflett, George Pattison, Tony Philp, Mark Rapsey, Tony Roberts, Mark Symons, Steve Tabb, Phil Taylor, Vicary (GK), Mark Wearne, Chris Webb, Tony Webb, Bobby Wignall (GK), Kenny Wills, Kevin Woolfe
Final League Position – 8th
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1985-1986 South Western League
Dave Pook joins from St Blazey
1 – Torpoint (H) L 0-1 Paul Perks debut – Dave Pook debut Sat 17 Aug
Team – Keith Abbot (GK), Mark Wearne, George Pattison, Mike Leech, Tony Webb, Gary Pamflett, Dave Pook, Alan Carey (60 mins), Tony Roberts, Mark Symons, Steve Tabb
Sub Used – Paul Perks (60 mins)
The problem that hindered Truro’s progress last season surfaced yet again on Saturday when their inability to score sent them to defeat in the opening Bayly Bartlett South Western League. City, as so often was the case last season, had the opportunities, but they were thwarted either by inspired saves by Torpoint keeper Keith Phillips or some ineffective finishing. Truro were also let off the hook twice when Torpoint missed penalties, but they were unable to take advantage of their good fortune despite being on top for much of the second half. Truro’s start was disrupted when new signings Dave Pook and Paul Perks arrived only two minutes before the kick-off after being held up in traffic. Truro began with ten men and Pook came on in the eighth minute. Perks was substitute. On a slippery surface, Truro began quite well and skipper Mark Symons headed wide after a good cross by player-manager Tony Roberts. But Truro defence looked rusty and it took a fine diving save by Keith Abbot to stop former Truro player Clive Mewton scoring after an indirect free-kick. Pook showed up well in the middle of the field with some deft touches and he went close to putting Truro ahead after 22 minutes with a shot which Phillips tipped on to the post. Pook then set up a chance for striker Steve Tabb, but Phillips blocked his close-range effort and Truro were soon to pay for their wastefulness in front of goal. In the 34th minute Torpoint broke quickly from defence and Abbott fouled Neil McCreery in the penalty area. The keeper made amends when he brilliantly saved Mewton’s fiercely driven spot-kick. But Truro’s relief was short-lived. A minute later Kevin Mudge broke clear on the right and slipped the ball past Abbott. In the first minute of the second half Truro right-back Mark Wearne fouled McCreery only for Mudge to blast his spot-kick wide. Perks came on for Alan Carey after an hour as Truro began to control play. However, City could not break down a stern defence and the nearest they came to equalising was in the 75th minute when Phillips pushed Roberts’s goalbound shot on to the bar. So Truro were left reflecting on what might have been. Judging by Saturday’s display their attack still needs strengthening and the midfield, apart from Pook, also looked ineffective. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
2 – Newquay (A) L 1-2 (Roberts) Sat 24 Aug
Assist – Pook
A new look Truro side are still seeking their first points of the season despite taking an early lead at Newquay. The goal came when Dave Pook set up player-manager Tony Roberts to fire home a low shot. Newquay equalised after 30 minutes with a Gary Wignall goal and his second just after the interval gave his side both points. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
3 – Falmouth Town (H) L 2-4 (Symons pen, Pattison) Tony Critchley debut Thu 29 Aug
Team – Keith Abbot (GK), Mike Leech, George Pattison, Mark Symons, Tony Webb, Mark Wearne, Dave Pook, Alan Carey, Paul Perks, Tony Critchley, Tony Roberts
Sub Used – Gary Pamflett
The introduction of new striker Tony Critchley from Millbrook failed to end City’s dismal start to the season in this South Western League game in midweek. Critchley rarely threatened, but he did not receive much worthwhile service and also lacked support. It was another ineffectual performance by City, who did not look like a cohesive unit for much of the time, and their defence – one of their strong points last season – also looked vulnerable. Town’s Paul Truscott was the first keeper called into serious action when he punched away a fierce shot by Alan Carey, but it was Falmouth who always looked to have the edge in front of goal. They went ahead three minutes before the interval when good work by Chris Long enabled Cornwall player Neil Phillips to fire the ball into the roof of the net. The second half was only three minutes old when Town went 2-0 up. A through ball found Kevin Burleigh – played “onside” by Mike Leech who had failed to advance quickly enough – and he beat Keith Abbot with a splendid shot. Truro rallied and six minutes later player-manager Tony Roberts was brought down in the penalty area. Mark Symons scored from the spot. City’s joy was shortlived for a good move saw Phillips make it 3-1 in the 56th minute. A scrambled goal by George Pattison brought Truro back into the game only for Mark Wearne to foul Ronnie Barr. Paddy Scrace made no mistake from the penalty spot. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
4 – Penzance (H) D 3-3 (Roberts 24, Critchley 31, Perks 56) Sat 31 Aug
Team – Keith Abbot (GK), Mike Leech, George Pattison, Mark Symons, Tony Webb, Mark Wearne, Gary Pamflett, Dave Pook, Tony Roberts, Tony Critchley, Paul Perks
Sub Used – Steve Tabb
Assists – Pook 31, 56
Truro leading 3-1, were just ten minutes from a morale-boosting first win, but had to settle for a draw in this Bayly Bartlett South Western League game on Saturday. At least the point they gained got them “off the mark” at the fourth attempt, but it was a game they should have won against a Penzance side which until Saturday had also failed to gain a point. Penzance had got off to a great start when a through ball in the first minute put Dave Ramsey clear and he beat Keith Abbot easily. City shook off this setback and were in control for much of the first half, with Dave Pook showing up well in the left of midfield. City equalised in the 24th minute when player-manager Tony Roberts netted from close range and seven minutes later Pook made a good run down the left before crossing for new signing Tony Critchley to slot the ball home for his first goal for the club. Truro might have increased their lead before the interval, but they went 3-1 up after 56 minutes when Pook and Tony Webb combined well down the left before Pook crossed for Paul Perks to head home. At this stage Truro looked to be coasting to victory and may have relaxed a little, but it took a disputed penalty ten minutes from time to bring the visitors back into the match. The ball struck Mark Symons elbow and referee Dave James awarded a penalty, which Kevin Swain converted. Former Truro player Chris Coleman had a hand in the Penzance equaliser. He found Swain, who turned and shot past Abbot. Penzance could even have won, but missed a last-gasp opportunity – much to Truro’s relief. In contrast to last year, when City got off to a great start, this season’s opening matches have been little short of disastrous. From four league matches they have gained just a single point and have also been knocked out of the Charity Cup. Rapid improvement is needed if the season is not to turn into a mediocre one with little hope of a trophy at the end of it. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
5 – Falmouth Town (A) L 0-3 Thu 5 Sep
Team – Gary Beckerlegg (GK), Tony Burt, Dave Pook, George Pattison, Tony Webb, Gary Pamflett, Tony Roberts, Mike Leech, Paul Perks, Tony Critchley, Mark Symons
Subs Used – Mark Wearne, Alan Carey
Two goals in the final six minutes gave Falmouth a rather flattering victory scoreline in this midweek Bayly Bartlett South Western League match under the Bickland Park floodlights. For much of the game there was little between the two sides with Truro enjoying most of the play for a lengthy period, although again they did not look very dangerous in front of goal. Player-manager Tony Roberts reshuffled the line-up, with Dave Pook switching to sweeper and Mike Leech and Roberts himself moving into midfield. Tony Burt came in at full-back and Mark Symons moved into the attack against a Falmouth side lacking three regulars – Tommy Matthews, Alan Wilson and Chris Long. In miserable conditions of non-stop rain Falmouth went ahead after eight minutes with a well-worked goal by Ronnie Barr. But Truro began to gain the edge and a long-range Paul Perks shot was well saved by Paul Truscott. In the second-half Truro put plenty of pressure on the home defence, but the attack lacked width and failed to carve out any clear-cut openings. Young Gary Beckerlegg, who replaced the unavailable Keith Abbot in Truro’s goal, was called into action on a couple of occasions and made fine stops. Then six minutes from time a Pook back-pass failed to reach Beckerlegg and Phillips darted in to score an opportunist goal. Right on time the Falmouth goal had a tremendous escape in a scramble. From the clearance Phillips broke clear and raced half the length of the pitch before expertly lobbing the ball over Beckerlegg for Falmouth’s third. Victory gave Town a 7-2 “double” over Truro. It was City’s fourth defeat in five league matches, although they probably played some of their best football so far. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
6 – Penryn Athletic (A) L 2-4 (Critchley, Burt) Sat 7 Sep
Team – Gary Beckerlegg (GK), Tony Burt, Mark Symons, George Pattison, Tony Webb, Mark Wearne, Gary Pamflett, Dave Pook, Tony Roberts, Tony Critchley, Paul Perks
Sub Used – Mike Leech
There seems to be no end to City’s abysmal early-season form. They have taken just one point from six South Western League matches and are already out of the Charity Cup. On Saturday they had the “gift” of an early goal, but allowed league newcomers Penryn to come back to lead 2-1 at the interval with the help of an amazing own goal. Things began well, with Tony Critchley pouncing on a poor Phil Kellow back pass to beat keeper “Chippie” Chapman with a neat shot. But Penryn caused the shaky City defence plenty of problems and drew level after 28 minutes. A Mark Symons clearance was intercepted and from a resulting cross Perry Bullock’s shot was blocked by keeper Gary Beckerlegg. The rebound fell to Andy Parry, who made no mistake. However, Truro came back – only for striker Paul Perks to miss two great chances within a minute. First, Dave Pook created an opportunity which Perks was unable to convert from almost on the goal-line and then he was put clear, but blasted wide from a good position. Truro were made to pay for their misses when, just before the interval, after a free-kick, Symons blasted the ball into his own net in attempting to clear, even though Beckerlegg was about to grasp the ball. Playing up the slope in the second half Truro were continually caught offside and rarely threatened. When the ball did get into the danger area there was no-one on hand to put the ball into the net. With time running out Truro were caught out at the back and substitute Charlie Coombes made it 3-1 for Penryn. Tony Burt pulled a goal back with a fierce shot after a good cross by George Pattison was only half cleared. But Penryn had the last word when Kenny Popperwell completed the scoring right on time. It was a dejected Truro team that left the field and action is needed quickly to stop the rot and bring some relief to their long-suffering supporters. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
7 – Tavistock (H) W 3-0 (Pattison 14, Tabb 20, 79) Sat 14 Sep
Team – Gary Beckerlegg (GK), Mark Wearne, George Pattison, Tony Webb, Mike Leech, Tony Burt, Graham Allen, Gary Pamflett, Dave Deacon, Steve Tabb, Tony Roberts
Subs Used – Paul Perks, Mark Symons
Assists – Roberts 14, 79, Pamflett 20
City turned in a battling performance despite being understrength to gain an emphatic first victory of the season in the South Western League. They got off to just the start they wanted with a goal after only 14 minutes, when defender George Pattison headed home from a left-wing corner by player-manager Tony Roberts. City made it 2-0 six minutes later when Gary Pamflett capped good work on the left by crossing for Steve Tabb to find the net with a far post header that gave keeper Tony Richardson no chance. Richardson made a good save from Graham Allen as Truro held the edge and Roberts should have made it 3-0 before the break, but shot across the face of the goal. Truro found it difficult to recapture their first-half form after the break and young keeper Gary Beckerlegg had to save well from Christ Sanders. However, Truro reasserted their grip, Tabb hitting the bar after Dave Deacon had laid the ball back to him from the left. Pamflett should have made matters secure in the 74th minute when a Roberts flick put him clean through. Richardson blocked his initial effort as well as two follow-up shots. Fortunately, it did not prove to be a crucial miss as 11 minutes from time Roberts crossed from the left for Tabb to expertly head home at the near post, past the keeper’s right hand. Again Truro fielded a changed formation with Tony Webb moving from left-back to sweeper, with Mark Symons dropped to the subs bench, alongside Paul Perks. Deacon came into the midfield from the 2nd XI with Allen, from Mullion, taking over from the injured Dave Pook. With striker Tony Critchley also on the injured list, City welcomed back Tabb after injury. He joined manager Roberts up front in a 4-4-2 formation. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
8 – Newton Abbot (H) D 2-2 (Perks 5, 72) Sat 21 Sep
Team – Gary Beckerlegg (GK), Mark Wearne, George Pattison, Tony Webb, Mike Leech, Tony Burt, Mark Symons, Gary Pamflett, Dave Deacon, Steve Tabb, Paul Perks
Sub Used – Steve Prosser
9 – Teignmouth (A) W 4-1 (Tabb, Symons 55 pen, ??, Perks) Sat 28 Sep
Team – Keith Abbot (GK), Mark Wearne, Mark Symons, Tony Webb, Mike Leech, Tony Burt, Gary Pamflett, Phil Webster, Dave Deacon, Steve Tabb, Paul Perks
Subs Used – Tony Roberts, Dave Pook
10 – Holsworthy (A) W 1-0 (Perks) Kevin Anderton debut – Steve Gill debut Sat 5 Oct
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Tony Burt, George Pattison, Tony Webb, Mike Leech, Mark Wearne, Gary Pamflett, Kevin Anderton, Mark Symons, Steve Tabb, Paul Perks
Subs Used – Dave Pook, Tony Roberts
Tony Critchley released
Keith Abbot joins Newquay
11 – St Blazey (H) D 2-2 (Wearne 68, Perks 87) Sat 19 Oct
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Tony Burt, George Pattison, Tony Webb, Mike Leech, Mark Wearne, Kevin Anderton, Gary Pamflett, Mark Symons, Paul Perks, Steve Tabb
Subs Used – Tony Roberts, Phil Webster
12 – Wadebridge (A) W 2-0 (Roberts 18, Perks 87) Sat 26 Oct
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Tony Burt, Tony Webb, George Pattison, Mike Leech, Mark Wearne, Kevin Anderton, Gary Pamflett, Tony Roberts, Paul Perks, Steve Tabb
Subs Used – Mark Symons, Gay
13 – Millbrook (H) W 2-1 (Perks x2) Sat 2 Nov
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Tony Burt, George Pattison, Tony Webb, Mike Leech, Kevin Anderton, Gary Pamflett, Mark Symons, Steve Tabb, Paul Perks, Tony Roberts
Subs Used – Mark Wearne, Gay
14 – Penryn Athletic (H) W 6-2 (Perks 1, Pamflett 17, Tabb 30, Wearne 32, Burt 48, Pook 76) Sat 23 Nov
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Tony Burt, George Pattison, Mark Symons, Mike Leech, Kevin Anderton, Gary Pamflett, Mark Wearne, Gay, Paul Perks, Steve Tabb
Subs Used – Dave Pook, Tony Webb
15 – Launceston (A) W 5-0 (Wearne x2, Perks x2, Burt) Sat 30 Nov
Torquay United Reserves (A) P-P Sat 7 Dec
16 – St Austell (H) D 1-1 Sat 21 Dec
17 – Bodmin Town (A) W 3-2 (Tabb x2, Perks) Sat 28 Dec
18 – Bodmin Town (H) W 4-2 (Symons x2, T. Webb 50, Tabb 74) Sat 4 Jan
19 – Penzance (A) L 1-3 (Symons 30 pen) Sat 25 Jan
20 – Newton Abbot (A) L 0-2 Sat 15 Feb
21 – Teignmouth (H) W 3-1 (Perks x2, Anderton 53) Sat 22 Feb
22 – Torquay United Reserves (A) W 2-1 (Evans 33, Symons 53 pen) Mark Evans debut Sat 8 Mar
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Dave Deacon, George Pattison, Webb, Mike Leech, Kevin Anderton, Gary Pamflett, Dave Pook, Mark Symons, Paul Perks, Mark Evans
Assist – Perks 33
23 – Wadebridge (H) W 3-1 (Pattison 38, Perks 62, 73) Sat 15 Mar
24 – Millbrook (A) L 2-6 (Deacon, Evans) Sat 22 Mar
25 – Bugle (H) W 1-0 (Pamflett 18) Sun 23 Mar
26 – Clyst Rovers (A) D 3-3 (Pook, Anderton, Pattison) Fri 28 Mar
27 – Appledore (A) L 1-2 (Symons 35) Mon 31 Mar
28 – Clyst Rovers (H) W 3-2 (Symons x2, Evans) Sat 5 Apr
29 – Bugle (A) L 0-2 Sun 13 Apr
30 – St Blazey (A) L 0-5 Tue 15 Apr
31 – Launceston (H) W 3-1 (Symons x2, Burrell) Sat 19 Apr
32 – Holsworthy (H) W 7-1 (Symons x2, Pamflett x2, Pattison, Pook, Smith) Sun 20 Apr
33 – St Austell (A) L 0-1 Apr
34 – Torquay United Reserves (H) W 3-1 (Symons 52 pen, Leech 63, Pook 72) Sat 26 Apr
35 – Appledore (H) W 1-0 (Wearne 47) Tue 6 May
36 – Newquay (H) W 2-0 (Pattison 14, Wearne 71) Thu 8 May
37 – Tavistock (A) W 5-0 Mon 12 May
38 – Torpoint (A) W 2-1 (Webb 55, Symons pen) Sat 17 May
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Tony Burt, Mark Symons, Tony Webb, Mike Leech, Dave Pook, Gary Pamflett, Mark Wearne, Paul Perks, Bill Burrell, Mark Evans
Sub Used – Tonkin
Scorers
17 – Paul Perks
16 – Mark Symons
7 – Steve Tabb
6 – George Pattison
6 – Mark Wearne
4 – Gary Pamflett
4 – Dave Pook
3 – Tony Burt
3 – Mark Evans
3 – Tony Roberts
2 – Kevin Anderton
2 – Tony Critchley
2 – Tony Webb
1 – Bill Burrell
1 – Dave Deacon
1 – Mike Leech
1 – Bernie Smith
(6 goals missing)
Squad – Keith Abbot (GK), Graham Allen, Kevin Anderton, Gary Beckerlegg (GK), Bill Burrell, Tony Burt, Alan Carey, Tony Critchley, Dave Deacon, Mark Evans, Gay, Steve Gill (GK), Mike Leech, Gary Pamflett, George Pattison, Paul Perks, Dave Pook, Steve Prosser, Tony Roberts, Bernie Smith, Mark Symons, Steve Tabb, Tonkin, Mark Wearne, Tony Webb, Phil Webster
Final League Position – 6th
❤️🖤
1986-1987 South Western League
Jerry Cornish joins from Penryn
Gary Marks joins from Porthleven
1 – Wadebridge (A) D 1-1 (Symons 44) Graham Bilkey debut – Jerry Cornish debut – Gary Marks debut Sat 16 Aug
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Tony Burt, Mark Symons, Mike Leech, Tony Webb, Dominic Evans, Graham Bilkey, Gary Pamflett, Dave Pook, Gary Marks, Jerry Cornish
Subs Used – Chris Webb, Mark Evans
2 – Bodmin Town (A) D 2-2 (Marks 34, T. Webb) Sat 23 Aug
Assist – C. Webb 34
Playing their second tough away match Truro City gained a useful point from a 2-2 draw at Bodmin Town. City went ahead in the 34th minute when Gary Marks headed home a Chris Webb free-kick to score his first league goal for the club. Bodmin levelled before half time with a Chris Slateford penalty only for City to go 2-1 up when Tony Webb scored direct from a corner. Minutes later a mistake by Webb gave Bodmin player-manager Ricky Cardew the simplest of chances to save a point. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
3 – Falmouth Town (A) L 0-2 Sun 31 Aug
4 – Penzance (H) D 1-1 (Bilkey 48) Wed 3 Sep
Nigel Edwards joins from Barnstaple
5 – Holsworthy (H) W 4-0 (Marks 32, Cornish x3) Nigel Edwards debut Sat 6 Sep
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Tony Burt, Mark Symons, Tony Webb, Chris Webb, Gary Pamflett, Graham Bilkey, Dave Pook, Nigel Edwards, Gary Marks, Jerry Cornish
Subs Used – Steve Tabb, McHale
Dave Streat rejoins from Newquay after 17 years
6 – Launceston (A) L 1-2 (Pook) Sat 13 Sep
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Dominic Evans, Mark Symons, Tony Webb, Mike Leech, Gary Pamflett, Graham Bilkey, Dave Pook, Nigel Edwards, Gary Marks, Dave Streat
Subs Used – Jerry Cornish, Tony Burt, Tony Roberts
7 – Millbrook (H) L 0-5 Sat 20 Sep
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Tony Burt, Mark Symons, Tony Webb, Mike Leech, Dave Pook, Graham Bilkey, Dave Streat, Jerry Cornish, Gary Marks, Nigel Edwards
Subs Used – Dominic Evans, Chris Webb
8 – Newquay (A) W 2-1 (Evans 37, Tabb 76) Sat 27 Sep
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Tony Burt, Mike Leech, Tony Webb, Chris Webb, Dominic Evans, Graham Bilkey, Dave Streat, Dave Pook, Nigel Edwards, Steve Tabb
Subs Used – Gary Marks, Mark Symons, Tony Roberts
9 – Newton Abbot (H) W 3-2 (Edwards 44, Tabb 69, Burt 72) Sat 4 Oct
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Tony Burt, Mike Leech, Tony Webb, Chris Webb, Dominic Evans, Dave Streat, Graham Bilkey, Dave Pook, Nigel Edwards, Steve Tabb
Subs Used – Gary Marks, George Pattison, Tony Roberts
Assists – Evans 69, Edwards 72
10 – Teignmouth (H) D 2-2 (Tabb 87, Marks) Sat 18 Oct
11 – St Blazey (A) L 1-2 (Streat 44) Tony Webb sent off Sat 25 Oct
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Tony Burt, Tony Webb, Mike Leech, Chris Webb, Dominic Evans, Dave Streat, Graham Bilkey, Dave Pook, Steve Tabb, Gary Marks
Subs Used – Nigel Edwards, Tony Roberts
12 – Teignmouth (A) L 1-2 (Leech 78) Sat 15 Nov
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Tony Burt, Tony Webb, George Pattison, Mike Leech, Dominic Evans, Graham Bilkey, Dave Streat, Dave Pook, Gary Harrison, Steve Tabb
Subs Used – Gary Marks, Chris Webb
13 – Bugle (H) D 1-1 (Symons 15) Sat 29 Nov
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Tony Burt, Tony Webb, Mark Symons, Chris Webb, Mike Leech, Dave Streat, Graham Bilkey, Dave Pook, Gary Marks, Gary Harrison
Subs Used – Steve Tabb, Tony Roberts
Assist – Harrison 15
14 – Torquay United Reserves (A) D 1-1 (Evans 10) Sat 6 Dec
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Dominic Evans, Roger Tonkin, Tony Webb, Mike Leech, Mark Symons, Tony Roberts, Graham Bilkey, Dave Streat, Steve Tabb, Gary Marks
Subs Used – Gary Harrison, Chris Webb
Matt the Stat – Truro City Football Club skipper Tony Webb receives a 28 day ban and a £15 fine for being sent off against St Blazey – the ban started on Monday 8th December
15 – Appledore (A) L 0-5 Sat 20 Dec
16 – St Austell (A) D 2-2 (Symons pen, Leech) Fri 26 Dec
17 – Bodmin Town (H) D 1-1 (Marks) Sat 3 Jan
18 – Falmouth Town (H) D 1-1 (Streat) Sat 31 Jan
19 – Holsworthy (A) W 3-1 (C. Webb, Bilkey, Marks) Sat 7 Feb
20 – Millbrook (A) L 1-2 (Marks) Sat 21 Feb
21 – Newton Abbot (A) L 2-3 (Jane, Perks) Sat 7 Mar
22 – Launceston (H) W 5-0 (Tabb x3, Symons, OG) Thu 12 Mar
23 – Penzance (A) D 2-2 (Perks 10, 85) Sat 14 Mar
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Tony Burt, Chris Webb, Mark Symons, Mike Leech, Bruce Jane, Graham Bilkey, Dave Streat, Gary Marks, Paul Perks, Steve Tabb
Subs Used – George Pattison, Tony Roberts
24 – St Austell (H) L 2-3 (Perks 36, 80) Wed 18 Mar
25 – Torpoint (H) W 2-1 (Kellow, Tabb 61) Sat 21 Mar
26 – Sat 4 Apr
27 – Clyst Rovers (H) W 1-0 (Perks 24) Sat 11 Apr
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Tony Burt, Mark Symons, Tony Webb, Mike Leech, Chris Webb, Dave Streat, Graham Bilkey, Dave Pook, Steve Tabb, Paul Perks
Subs Used – John Hawke, Gary Marks
28 – Wadebridge (H) Wed 15 Apr
29 – Newquay (H) L 0-1 Sat 18 Apr
30 – Torpoint (A) D 1-1 (C. Webb) Sat 25 Apr
31 – Tavistock (H) L 1-2 (C. Webb 24 pen) Mon 27 Apr
32 –
33 – Torquay United Reserves (H) D 0-0 Sat 2 May
34 – Clyst Rovers (A) D 1-1 (Perks) Sun 3 May
35 – Bugle (A) W 4-0 (Burt x2, Perks, Symons) Wed 6 May
36 – Appledore (H) W 2-1 (C. Webb 25 pen, Perks) Sat 9 May
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Dave Deacon, Nigel Kellow, Dave Streat, Mike Leech, Tony Burt, Chris Webb, Graham Bilkey, Dave Pook, Paul Perks, Mark Symons
Sub Used – Graham Waters
Scorers
9 – Paul Perks
7 – Steve Tabb
6 – Gary Marks
5 – Mark Symons
4 – Chris Webb
3 – Tony Burt
3 – Jerry Cornish
2 – Graham Bilkey
2 – Dominic Evans
2 – Mike Leech
2 – Dave Streat
1 – Nigel Edwards
1 – Bruce Jane
1 – Nigel Kellow
1 – Dave Pook
1 – Tony Webb
1 – Own Goal
(2 goals missing)
Squad – Graham Bilkey, Tony Burt, Jerry Cornish, Dave Deacon, Nigel Edwards, Dominic Evans, Mark Evans, Steve Gill (GK), Gary Harrison, John Hawke, Bruce Jane, Nigel Kellow, Mike Leech, Gary Marks, George Pattison, Paul Perks, Dave Pook, Tony Roberts, Dave Streat, Mark Symons, Steve Tabb, Roger Tonkin, Graham Waters, Chris Webb, Tony Webb
Final League Position – 11th
❤️🖤
1987-1988 South Western League
Neil Phillips joins from Falmouth Town
1 – Bugle (H) W 4-1 (P. Evans 9, Perks 16, Tabb 35, 62) Neil Phillips debut Sat 15 Aug
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Tony Burt, Dave Streat, Neil Stephens, John Claypole, Mark Symons, Kevin Anderton, Pat Evans, Steve Tabb, Paul Perks, Neil Phillips
Subs Used – Tony Roberts, Bruce Jane
2 – Penzance (A) W 1-0 (Anderton) Sat 22 Aug
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Tony Burt, Neil Stephens, Dave Streat, Tony Webb, Kevin Anderton, John Claypole, Paul Perks, Neil Phillips
Sub Used – Phil Coombes
3 – Falmouth Town (A) D 1-1 (Claypole 44) Sun 23 Aug
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Tony Burt, Dave Streat, Neil Stephens, Tony Webb, Bruce Jane, Kevin Anderton, John Claypole, Pat Evans, Neil Phillips, Paul Perks
Subs Used – Steve Tabb, Phil Coombes
4 – St Blazey (H) D 2-2 Wed 26 Aug
5 – Holsworthy (A) W 2-0 (Tabb, Perks) Sat 29 Aug
6 – Newquay (H) L 1-2 (Tabb 10) Wed 2 Sep
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Tony Burt, Dave Streat, Neil Stephens, Tony Webb, Bruce Jane, Mark Symons, John Claypole, Paul Perks, Neil Phillips, Steve Tabb
Subs Used – Dominic Evans, Pat Evans
7 – Newquay (A) D 0-0 Sat 26 Sep
8 – Tavistock (A) D 1-1 (Streat) Chris Thomas debut – Neil Phillips sent off Sat 10 Oct
9 – Penzance (H) L 2-3 (Symons 40, Phillips 48) Sat 17 Oct
Tony Roberts resigns as manager of Truro City Football Club
John Claypole leaves
George Pattison leaves
10 – Wadebridge Town (A) W 2-1 (Phillips 65, 80) Sat 24 Oct
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Tony Burt, Dave Streat, Neil Stephens, Tony Webb, Chris Thomas, Graham Bilkey, Mark Symons, Dominic Evans, Steve Tabb, Neil Phillips
Subs Used – Bruce Jane, Pat Evans
Matt the Stat – This was Morrish Truscott’s first game in charge of Truro City Football Club as manager
11 – Bugle (A) W 4-2 (Bilkey 12, Phillips 22, D. Evans 63, Symons 82) Sat 31 Oct
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Tony Burt, Dave Streat, Neil Stephens, Tony Webb, Chris Thomas, Graham Bilkey, Kevin Anderton, Dominic Evans, Mark Symons, Neil Phillips
Subs Used – Pat Evans, Bruce Jane
Matt the Stat – Kevin Anderton returned to the side after a 56-day ban
12 – Tavistock (H) W 2-1 (Thomas 9, Burleigh 78) Sat 14 Nov
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Dominic Evans, Dave Streat, Neil Stephens, Tony Webb, Chris Thomas, Kevin Anderton, Graham Bilkey, Steve Tabb, Mark Symons, Kevin Burleigh
Subs Used – Bruce Jane, Pat Evans
13 – Teignmouth (A) D 0-0 Sat 21 Nov
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Dominic Evans, Dave Streat, Nigel Kellow, Pat Evans, Chris Thomas, Graham Bilkey, Kevin Anderton, Tony Webb, Bruce Jane, Kevin Burleigh
Subs Used – Steve Tabb, Mark Symons
14 – Torpoint (H) W 1-0 (T. Webb 87) Sat 28 Nov
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Dominic Evans, Nigel Kellow, Dave Streat, Pat Evans, Chris Thomas, Graham Bilkey, Kevin Anderton, Tony Webb, Bruce Jane, Kevin Burleigh
Subs Used – Mark Symons, Steve Tabb
15 – Bodmin Town (H) W 2-1 (Jane 57, T. Webb 67) Wed 2 Dec
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Dominic Evans, Dave Streat, Nigel Kellow, Pat Evans, Chris Thomas, Kevin Anderton, Graham Bilkey, Tony Webb, Bruce Jane, Kevin Burleigh
Subs Used – Mark Symons, Steve Tabb
Matt the Stat – Tony Burt returned after a spell with Torquay United Reserves
16 – Torquay United Reserves (A) W 1-0 (Jane 25) Sat 5 Dec
Team – Steve Gill (GK), Tony Burt, Nigel Kellow, Dave Streat, Pat Evans, Chris Thomas, Graham Bilkey, Kevin Anderton, Tony Webb, Bruce Jane, Mark Symons
Subs Used – Steve Tabb, Dominic Evans
17 – St Austell (H) D 2-2 (Anderton 3, Jane 21) Dec
18 – St Blazey (A) D 0-0 2 Jan
19 – Millbrook (A) D 0-0 21 Feb
20 – Teignmouth (H) W 4-1 (P. Evans, D. Evans, Burleigh, Jane) Thu 25 Feb
21 – Appledore (A) L 0-1 Sat 27 Feb
22 – Appledore (H) D 0-0 8 Mar
23 – Oak Villa (A) L 0-3 12 Mar
24 – St Austell (A) L 0-1 Fri 1 Apr
25 – Torpoint (A) L 1-3 (Bilkey pen) Sat 2 Apr
26 – Millbrook (H) W 2-0 Wed 6 Apr
27 – Clyst Rovers (H) D 1-1 (Barron 48) Sat 9 Apr
28 – Falmouth Town (H) L 0-2 Mon 11 Apr
29 – Launceston (H) D 1-1 (Burt 30) Sat 16 Apr
30 – Clyst Rovers (A) W 5-4 (Bilkey pen, Thomas, P. Evans, D. Evans 75, Jane) Sun 17 Apr
31 – Launceston (A) L 1-5 (Kellow) Sat 23 Apr
32 – Newton Abbot (H) L 1-3 (Symons) Sun 24 Apr
33 – Holsworthy (H) W 2-0 (Tabb, P. Evans) Thu 28 Apr
34 – Torquay United Reserves (H) W 1-0 (Thomas) Dominic Evans sent off Sat 30 Apr
35 – Bodmin Town (A) D 0-0 Wed 4 May
36 – Oak Villa (H) W 4-2 (Jane x2, Bilkey, Pattison) Sat 7 May
37 – Newton Abbot (A) L 0-1 Sun 8 May
38 – Wadebridge (H) L 0-2 Wed 11 May
Scorers
7 – Bruce Jane
5 – Steve Tabb
4 – Graham Bilkey
4 – Pat Evans
4 – Neil Phillips
3 – Dominic Evans
3 – Mark Symons
3 – Chris Thomas
2 – Kevin Anderton
2 – Kevin Burleigh
2 – Paul Perks
2 – Tony Webb
1 – Paul Barron
1 – Tony Burt
1 – John Claypole
1 – Nigel Kellow
1 – George Pattison
1 – Dave Streat
(6 goals missing)
Squad – Kevin Anderton, Paul Barron, Graham Bilkey, Kevin Burleigh, Tony Burt, John Claypole, Phil Coombes, Dominic Evans, Pat Evans, Steve Gill (GK), Bruce Jane, Nigel Kellow, George Pattison, Paul Perks, Neil Phillips, Tony Roberts, Neil Stephens, Dave Streat, Mark Symons, Steve Tabb, Chris Thomas, Tony Webb
Final League Position – 8th
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1988-1989 South Western League
Steve Tabb joins Penzance
1 – St Blazey (H) D 1-1 (Slade 10) Sat 20 Aug
2 – Newton Abbot (A) W 3-1 (Slade x2, C. Webb) Sat 27 Aug
Steve Massey joins
3 – Penzance (H) W 4-3 (Massey x4) Steve Massey debut Wed 31 Aug
4 – Millbrook (H) W 3-1 Sat 3 Sep
5 – Penzance (A) L 1-3 Tue 6 Sep
6 – Bodmin Town (H) D 0-0 17 Sep
Torpoint (H) L 0-4 Sat 12 Nov
Dave Spark joins from Newquay
13 – St Austell (A) W 3-0 (Massey 10, Slade x2) Dave Spark debut Mon 26 Dec
Assists – Koromilas 10, Massey x2
Truro City had new signing Dave Spark from Newquay making his debut at St Austell and he played his full part as Truro kept right in the championship hunt with an easy victory. It took Truro just ten minutes to go ahead when striker Steve Massey scored his 14th goal of the season from a cross by Vas Koromilas. Early in the second half Massey set up fellow striker Dave Slade for Truro’s second goal with a close range header and he repeated the good work to allow Slade to score his second and Truro’s third. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
14 – Wadebridge Town (A) L 0-1 Sat 31 Dec
15 – Millbrook (A) W 5-2 (OG, Symons, Massey x3) Sat 21 Jan
Newton Abbot (H) L ?-? Sat 28 Jan
Tavistock (A) W 4-0 (Slade 23, Massey ??, ?? pen, Spark) Sun 29 Jan
“We weren’t tight enough in the first half and I don’t mean just in defence” was manager Mike Symons reaction after he had witnessed his Tavistock side take the backlash of Truro’s shock home defeat by Newton Abbot the previous day. Truro simply tore Tavistock apart in a first half display of quality. They took the lead after 23 minutes when Dave Slade made amends for an earlier glaring miss by shooting home from the edge of the area. Two goals from former Football League striker Steve Massey, one from a penalty, and Dave Spark sent Tavistock in at half time 4-0 down. Tavistock played with more conviction in the second half with Ian Southcott having an outstanding game on the left. Western Evening Herald
Bugle (H) W 3-1 (Bason, Slade, Massey) Feb
In a midweek game Truro City kept up their challenge with a 3-1 home victory over Bugle. City built up a 3-0 interval lead with goals from Brian Bason, Vas Koroilas and Steve Massey, his 20th of the season, before Bugle staged a strong fightback at the start of the second half which produced a goal for Neil Olsen. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
Clyst Rovers (A) D 1-1 (Massey pen) Sat 18 Feb
Truro City dropped a point when they were held 1-1 at struggling Clyst Rovers. Clyst missed a penalty brilliantly saved by Truro keeper Steve Gill before taking the lead with a spectacular goal from Kevin Hawkins. The Truro equaliser came from a second half penalty by leading scorer Steve Massey – his 21st of the season. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
Newquay (H) Sat 11 Mar
St Blazey (A) Sat 18 Mar
Falmouth Town (H) L 1-4 Sat 25 Mar
Oak Villa (?) W 3-2 (Koromilas, Jane, McCullum) Sat 22 Apr
Oak Villa stunned Truro City by taking a 2-0 lead midway through the first half when defensive errors gave Keith Barriball the chance to twice find the net. However, by half time City were level with excellent goals from Vas Koromilas and Bruce Jane. In the second period John McCullum scored his first goal for the club to earn Truro both points. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
Falmouth Town (A) L 0-4 Wed 26 Apr
32 – Bodmin Town (A) L 0-1 Thu 4 May
33 – Tavistock (H) W 2-1 (Slade, Massey) Sat 6 May
Truro City completed their home fixtures with a 2-1 victory over Tavistock on Saturday with Dave Slade and leading scorer Steve Massey who has re-signed for next season getting their goals. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
34 – Holsworthy (A) W 3-0 (T. Webb, Massey x2) Sat 13 May
Truro City clinched sixth place in the table with a comfortable 3-0 win at windswept Holsworthy who like Appledore will have to apply for re-election. Two second half goals from Steve Massey took his tally in the league to 28 and put him level with Phil Shapcott of Falmouth. The first Truro goal came when full-back Tony Webb scored with a low shot following a short free-kick. West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
Scorers
28 – Steve Massey
Squad – Dennis Annear (GK), Brian Bason, Graham Bilkey, B. Davey, A. Dingle, Simon Fisher, Steve Gill (GK), Bruce Jane, Nigel Kellow, Vas Koromilas, Steve Massey, John McCullum, Dave Slade, Dave Spark, Dave Streat, Mark Symons, S. Tunnicliffe, Chris Webb, Tony Webb
Final League Position – 6th
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TCFC 1889 