Steve Wherry

Steve Wherry was born in Redruth, Cornwall on Tuesday 28th January 1964 and played for Illogan, Redruth, Penryn Athletic and as an apprentice at Bristol City before Steve Massey signed him at Truro City.

Steve Wherry was the first player to score over 200 goals in the history of Truro City Football Club and only in recent years has his total of 217 goals been surpassed by Stewart Yetton, but one record that still stands held by Steve is his total of 171 league goals.

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TCFC Debut – Millbrook (H) L 1-2 – South Western League – 9 Nov 1991

First TCFC goal – Bodmin Town (A) D 2-2 – South Western League – 30 Nov 1991

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League Appearances – Goals

1991-1992 – South Western League – ?? – 14

1992-1993 – South Western League – 32 – 19

1993-1994 – South Western League – ?? – 23

1994-1995 – South Western League – ?? – 29

1995-1996 – South Western League – 34 – 24

1996-1997 – South Western League – ?? – 12

1997-1998 – South Western League – 26 (21 starts – 5 subs) – 11

1998-1999 – South Western League – ?? – 10

1999-2000 – South Western League – ?? – 12

2000-2001 – South Western League – ?? – 14

2001-2002 – South Western League – ?? – 3

Total – ??? – 171

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Cup Stats

? FA Cup Appearances – 1 FA Cup Goal

? FA Vase Appearances – 4 FA Vase Goals

?? Cornwall Senior Cup Appearances – 26 Cornwall Senior Cup Goals

?? South Western League Cup Appearances – 14 South Western League Cup Goals

?? Cornwall Charity Cup Appearances – 1 Cornwall Charity Cup Goal

Total – ??? – 46 Goals

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All Competitions

??? Appearances – 217 Goals

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Achievements

Scored over 200 goals in all competitions for Truro City
Truro City’s top goal scorer 1991-1992
Truro City’s top goal scorer 1992-1993
Truro City’s top goal scorer 1994-1995
Truro City’s top goal scorer 1995-1996
Truro City’s top goal scorer 2000-2001
Scored in the 1998 Cornwall Senior Cup Final
Scored in the 1998 Cornwall Senior Cup Final Replay
Scored in the 1993 South Western League Cup Final
Scored in the 1998 South Western League Cup Final
Truro City’s Assistant Manager (1998-2000)

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Here’s every Steve Wherry goal scored for Truro City Football Club categorised…

League

1 – Bodmin Town (A) D 2-2 – 30 Nov 1991 – South Western League

2 – St Blazey (A) W 1-0 – 14 Dec 1991 – South Western League

3 – Launceston (A) W 3-0 – 28 Dec 1991 – South Western League

4 – Devon & Cornwall Police (A) W 3-0 – 4 Jan 1992 – South Western League

5 – Devon & Cornwall Police (A) W 3-0 – 4 Jan 1992 – South Western League

6 – Newquay (A) W 3-2 – 1 Feb 1992 – South Western League

7 – Newquay (A) W 3-2 – 1 Feb 1992 – South Western League

8 – Millbrook (A) W 3-2 – 15 Feb 1992 – South Western League

9 – Bodmin Town (H) W 4-2 – 9 Mar 1992 – South Western League

10 – Penzance (A) W 5-2 – 14 Mar 1992 – South Western League

11 – Tavistock (H) L 1-2 – 17 Mar 1992 – South Western League

12 – Wadebridge Town (H) W 4-0 – 24 Mar 1992 – South Western League

13 – St Blazey (H) W 3-1 – 31 Mar 1992 – South Western League

14 – Wadebridge Town (A) L 2-3 – 25 Apr 1992 – South Western League

15 – Penzance (H) L 1-2 – 3 Oct 1992 – South Western League

16 – Porthleven (H) W 5-0 – 17 Oct 1992 – South Western League

17 – Porthleven (H) W 5-0 – 17 Oct 1992 – South Western League

18 – Torpoint Athletic (H) W 2-0 – 7 Nov 1992 – South Western League

19 – Wadebridge Town (A) W 6-0 – 14 Nov 1992 – South Western League

20 – Wadebridge Town (A) W 6-0 – 14 Nov 1992 – South Western League

21 – Wadebridge Town (A) W 6-0 – 14 Nov 1992 – South Western League

22 – Wadebridge Town (A) W 6-0 – 14 Nov 1992 – South Western League

23 – Appledore (H) W 5-0 – 21 Nov 1992 – South Western League

24 – Falmouth Town (H) W 3-0 – 26 Dec 1992 – South Western League

25 – Falmouth Town (H) W 3-0 – 26 Dec 1992 – South Western League

26 – Newquay (H) W 2-1 – 30 Jan 1993 – South Western League

27 – Penzance (A) W 2-1 – 6 Feb 1993 – South Western League

28 – Porthleven (A) W 4-2 – 20 Feb 1993 – South Western League

29 – Torpoint Athletic (A) W 2-0 – 13 Mar 1993 – South Western League

30 – Wadebridge Town (H) W 5-2 – 20 Mar 1993 – South Western League

31 – Devon & Cornwall Police (H) W 4-0 – 17 Apr 1993 – South Western League

32 – Devon & Cornwall Police (H) W 4-0 – 17 Apr 1993 – South Western League

33 – St Blazey (H) W 3-0 – 8 May 1993 – South Western League

34 – St Austell (A) W 4-3 – 14 Aug 1993 – South Western League

35 – Penzance (A) W 4-0 – 2 Oct 1993 – South Western League

36 – Penzance (A) W 4-0 – 2 Oct 1993 – South Western League

37 – Tavistock (H) W 4-0 – 9 Oct 1993 – South Western League

38 – St Blazey (A) W 3-2 – 16 Oct 1993 – South Western League

39 – Appledore (H) W 4-0 – 23 Oct 1993 – South Western League

40 – Okehampton Argyle (A) W 8-1 – 4 Dec 1993 – South Western League

41 – Okehampton Argyle (A) W 8-1 – 4 Dec 1993 – South Western League

42 – Okehampton Argyle (A) W 8-1 – 4 Dec 1993 – South Western League

43 – Holsworthy (A) W 2-1 – 15 Jan 1994 – South Western League

44 – Torpoint Athletic (H) W 4-0 – 5 Feb 1994 – South Western League

45 – Appledore (A) W 3-1 – 19 Mar 1994 – South Western League

46 – Millbrook (A) W 5-1 – 9 Apr 1994 – South Western League

47 – Millbrook (A) W 5-1 – 9 Apr 1994 – South Western League

48 – Millbrook (A) W 5-1 – 9 Apr 1994 – South Western League

49 – Millbrook (A) W 5-1 – 9 Apr 1994 – South Western League

50 – Mullion (H) W 4-0 – 20 Apr 1994 – South Western League

51 – Mullion (H) W 4-0 – 20 Apr 1994 – South Western League

52 – Mullion (H) W 4-0 – 20 Apr 1994 – South Western League

53 – Okehampton Argyle (H) W 3-0 – 30 Apr 1994 – South Western League

54 – Millbrook (H) W 2-1 – 4 May 1994 – South Western League

55 – Millbrook (H) W 2-1 – 4 May 1994 – South Western League

56 – St Blazey (H) W 2-1 – 13 May 1994 – South Western League

57 – Wadebridge Town (H) W 8-1 – 1994-95 – South Western League

58 – Wadebridge Town (H) W 8-1 – 1994-95 – South Western League

59 – Wadebridge Town (H) W 8-1 – 1994-95 – South Western League

60 – Wadebridge Town (H) W 8-1 – 1994-95 – South Western League

61 – Wadebridge Town (H) W 8-1 – 1994-95 – South Western League

62 – Newquay (H) W 4-2 – 1994-95 – South Western League

63 – Mullion (H) W 2-1 – 1994-95 – South Western League

64 – Millbrook (H) W 2-1 – 1994-95 – South Western League

65 – Wadebridge Town (A) L 2-3 – 1994-95 – South Western League

66 – St Blazey (H) W 4-1 – 1994-95 – South Western League

67 – St Blazey (H) W 4-1 – 1994-95 – South Western League

68 – St Blazey (H) W 4-1 – 1994-95 – South Western League

69 – Appledore (H) W 5-1 – 1994-95 – South Western League

70 – Newquay (A) W 3-2 – 1994-95 – South Western League

71 – Penzance (H) W 5-1 – 1994-95 – South Western League

72 – Penzance (H) W 5-1 – 1994-95 – South Western League

73 – Penzance (H) W 5-1 – 1994-95 – South Western League

74 – Penzance (H) W 5-1 – 1994-95 – South Western League

75 – Mullion (A) W 6-1 – 1994-95 – South Western League

76 – Mullion (A) W 6-1 – 1994-95 – South Western League

77 – Falmouth Town (A) W 4-1 – 1994-95 – South Western League

78 – Falmouth Town (A) W 4-1 – 1994-95 – South Western League

79 – Falmouth Town (A) W 4-1 – 1994-95 – South Western League

80 – Devon & Cornwall Police (H) W 2-1 – South Western League

81 – Torpoint Athletic (A) W 2-1 – 1994-95 – South Western League

82 – Okehampton Argyle (H) W 5-0 – 1994-95 – South Western League

83 – Porthleven (H) W 6-0 – 1994-95 – South Western League

84 – Porthleven (H) W 6-0 – 1994-95 – South Western League

85 – Porthleven (H) W 6-0 – 1994-95 – South Western League

86 – Okehampton Argyle (A) W 9-0 – 19 Aug 1995 – South Western League

87 – Okehampton Argyle (A) W 9-0 – 19 Aug 1995 – South Western League

88 – Okehampton Argyle (A) W 9-0 – 19 Aug 1995 – South Western League

89 – Okehampton Argyle (A) W 9-0 – 19 Aug 1995 – South Western League

90 – Saltash United (H) W 2-0 – 10 Oct 1995 – South Western League

91 – Liskeard Athletic (A) W 4-2 – 14 Oct 1995 – South Western League

92 – Newquay (H) W 5-3 – 25 Oct 1995 – South Western League

93 – Bodmin Town (H) W 4-2 – 18 Nov 1995 – South Western League

94 – Saltash United (A) D 1-1 – 6 Dec 1995 – South Western League

95 – St Blazey (H) W 5-1 – 16 Dec 1995 – South Western League

96 – Falmouth Town (A) L 1-2 – 26 Dec 1995 – South Western League

97 – Tavistock (A) W 3-1 – 3 Feb 1996 – South Western League

98 – Porthleven (A) W 4-1 – 24 Feb 1996 – South Western League

99 – St Austell (H) W 6-0 – 27 Feb 1996 – South Western League

100 – St Austell (H) W 6-0 – 27 Feb 1996 – South Western League

101 – Newquay (A) W 3-0 – 5 Mar 1996 – South Western League

102 – Wadebridge Town (A) W 4-0 – 31 Mar 1996 – South Western League

103 – Wadebridge Town (A) W 4-0 – 31 Mar 1996 – South Western League

104 – Wadebridge Town (A) W 4-0 – 31 Mar 1996 – South Western League

105 – Okehampton Argyle (H) W 9-0 – 5 Apr 1996 – South Western League

106 – Liskeard Athletic (H) W 4-0 – 9 Apr 1996 – South Western League

107 – Liskeard Athletic (H) W 4-0 – 9 Apr 1996 – South Western League

108 – Bodmin Town (A) W 3-2 – 13 Apr 1996 – South Western League

109 – St Blazey (A) W 6-0 – 20 Apr 1996 – South Western League

110 – Falmouth Town (A) L 2-4 – 17 Aug 1996 – South Western League

111 – St Blazey (H) W 2-1 – 20 Aug 1996 – South Western League

112 – Launceston (H) W 4-0 – 3 Sep 1996 – South Western League

113 – Holsworthy (H) W 4-1 – 28 Sep 1996 – South Western League

114 – Tavistock (H) W 5-0 – 10 Nov 1996 – South Western League

115 – Newquay (A) W 2-0 – 12 Nov 1996 – South Western League

116 – Millbrook (H) W 2-0 – 21 Jan 1997 – South Western League

117 – Newquay (H) W 2-0 – 5 Mar 1997 – South Western League

118 – Liskeard Athletic (A) W 1-0 – 22 Apr 1997 – South Western League

119 – Wadebridge Town (H) W 2-0 – 26 Apr 1997 – South Western League

120 – St Blazey (A) W 5-1 – 3 May 1997 – South Western League

121 – St Blazey (A) W 5-1 – 3 May 1997 – South Western League

122 – St Austell (H) W 6-0 – 30 Aug 1997 – South Western League

123 – Holsworthy (H) W 4-0 – 1 Nov 1997 – South Western League

124 – Launceston (H) W 4-0 – 16 Dec 1997 – South Western League

125 – Torpoint Athletic (H) W 4-1 – 17 Jan 1998 – South Western League

126 – Newquay (A) W 7-1 – 24 Jan 1998 – South Western League

127 – Newquay (A) W 7-1 – 24 Jan 1998 – South Western League

128 – Newquay (A) W 7-1 – 24 Jan 1998 – South Western League

129 – Launceston (A) W 3-0 – 14 Mar 1998 – South Western League

130 – Launceston (A) W 3-0 – 14 Mar 1998 – South Western League

131 – Falmouth Town (H) W 3-0 – 18 Apr 1998 – South Western League

132 – Wadebridge Town (H) W 2-0 – 9 May 1998 – South Western League

133 – St Austell (A) W 4-2 – 18 Aug 1998 – South Western League

134 – Penzance (A) W 6-1 – 29 Aug 1998 – South Western League

135 – St Austell (H) W 3-0 – 5 Sep 1998 – South Western League

136 – Launceston (H) W 5-0 – 19 Sep 1998 – South Western League

137 – Holsworthy (A) W 3-1 – 17 Oct 1998 – South Western League

138 – Liskeard Athletic (H) W 4-2 – 23 Jan 1999 – South Western League

139 – Liskeard Athletic (H) W 4-2 – 23 Jan 1999 – South Western League

140 – Wadebridge Town (A) D 2-2 – 6 Feb 1999 – South Western League

141 – Plymouth Parkway (H) W 4-1 – 3 Apr 1999 – South Western League

142 – Torpoint Athletic (H) W 4-2 – 15 May 1999 – South Western League

143 – Penzance (H) D 2-2 – 28 Aug 1999 – South Western League

144 – Callington Town (H) L 2-3 – 4 Sep 1999 – South Western League

145 – Launceston (A) W 4-0 – 11 Sep 1999 – South Western League

146 – Saltash United (H) W 3-1 – 18 Sep 1999 – South Western League

147 – Torpoint Athletic (A) D 2-2 – 2 Oct 1999 – South Western League

148 – Plymouth Parkway (A) L 2-5 – 30 Oct 1999 – South Western League

149 – Holsworthy (H) W 1-0 – 6 Nov 1999 – South Western League

150 – Wadebridge Town (H) L 3-4 – 13 Nov 1999 – South Western League

151 – Falmouth Town (A) L 2-3 – 27 Dec 1999 – South Western League

152 – Penzance (A) W 2-1 – 12 Feb 2000 – South Western League

153 – Penzance (A) W 2-1 – 12 Feb 2000 – South Western League

154 – Plymouth Parkway (H) D 3-3 – 1 Apr 2000 – South Western League

155 – Tavistock (A) L 3-4 – 12 Aug 2000 – South Western League

156 – Newquay (H) D 3-3 – 15 Aug 2000 – South Western League

157 – Newquay (H) D 3-3 – 15 Aug 2000 – South Western League

158 – Plymouth Parkway (A) W 3-0 – 19 Aug 2000 – South Western League

159 – Penryn Athletic (H) W 3-1 – 12 Sep 2000 – South Western League

160 – Penryn Athletic (H) W 3-1 – 12 Sep 2000 – South Western League

161 – Penryn Athletic (H) W 3-1 – 12 Sep 2000 – South Western League

162 – St Austell (H) W 2-1 – 14 Oct 2000 – South Western League

163 – Newquay (A) W 4-2 – 16 Dec 2000 – South Western League

164 – Launceston (A) W 1-0 – 13 Jan 2001 – South Western League

165 – Liskeard Athletic (H) W 3-1 – 24 Feb 2001 – South Western League

166 – Liskeard Athletic (H) W 3-1 – 24 Feb 2001 – South Western League

167 – Plymouth Parkway (H) W 4-2 – 10 Mar 2001 – South Western League

168 – Bodmin Town (A) L 1-3 – 21 Mar 2001 – South Western League

169 – Saltash United (A) L 2-3 – 2001-02 – South Western League

170 – Falmouth Town (H) L 1-3 – 2001-02 – South Western League

171 – Callington Town (H) W 6-3 – 2001-02 – South Western League

FA Cup

1 – Torrington (H) W 2-0 – 12 Sep 1992 – 1st Qualifying Round

FA Vase

1 – Cadbury Heath (H) W 6-2 – 30 Sep 1995 – 2nd Qualifying Round

2 – Cadbury Heath (H) W 6-2 – 30 Sep 1995 – 2nd Qualifying Round

3 – Falmouth Town (A) W 2-1 – 23 Nov 1996 – 2nd Round

4 – Fairford Town (A) L 1-2 – 7 Nov 1998 – 1st Round

Cornwall Senior Cup

1 – Camelford (H) W 4-0 – 7 Dec 1991 – 3rd Round

2 – St Ives (H) W 6-1 – 5 Dec 1992 – 3rd Round

3 – St Ives (H) W 6-1 – 5 Dec 1992 – 3rd Round

4 – Roche (A) W 5-3 – 9 Jan 1993 – 4th Round

5 – Roche (H) W 7-0 – 22 Jan 1994 – 4th Round

6 – Roche (H) W 7-0 – 22 Jan 1994 – 4th Round

7 – Launceston (H) D 1-1 – 26 Feb 1994 – Quarter-Final

8 – Wadebridge (A) W 4-1 – 1994 – 2nd Round

9 – Penzance (A) W 5-0 – 4 Feb 1995 – 3rd Round

10 – Penzance (A) W 5-0 – 4 Feb 1995 – 3rd Round

11 – Penzance (A) W 5-0 – 4 Feb 1995 – 3rd Round

12 – Penzance (A) W 5-0 – 4 Feb 1995 – 3rd Round

13 – Launceston (A) W 2-1 – 1995 – Quarter-Final

14 – Newquay (N) W 2-0 – 1995 – Semi-Final

15 – Camelford (H) W 10-2 – 6 Jan 1996 – 3rd Round

16 – Callington (A) W 7-2 – 1997 – 3rd Round

17 – Callington (A) W 7-2 – 1997 – 3rd Round

18 – Callington (A) W 7-2 – 1997 – 3rd Round

19 – Porthleven (N) D 2-2 – 13 Apr 1998 – Final

20 – Porthleven (N) W 3-2 – 16 Apr 1998 – Final Replay

21 – Bodmin Town (H) W 4-0 – 22 Jan 2000 – 3rd Round Replay

22 – Helston Athletic (H) W 2-1 – 26 Feb 2000 – Quarter-Final

23 – Helston Athletic (H) W 2-1 – 26 Feb 2000 – Quarter-Final

24 – Mullion (H) W 4-1 – 2 Dec 2000 – 2nd Round

25 – Mullion (H) W 4-1 – 2 Dec 2000 – 2nd Round

26 – Mullion (H) W 4-1 – 2 Dec 2000 – 2nd Round

South Western League Cup

1 – Falmouth Town (N) W 4-1 – 3 May 1993 – Final

2 – Falmouth Town (N) W 4-1 – 3 May 1993 – Final

3 – Penzance (H) W 4-0 – 18 Sep 1993 – 1st Round

4 – Penzance (H) W 4-0 – 18 Sep 1993 – 1st Round

5 – St Austell (A) W 2-1 – 3 Jan 1994 – Quarter-Final

6 – Torpoint (A) W 3-1 – 14 Apr 1994 – Semi-Final

7 – St Austell (H) L 5-6 – 21 Sep 1994 – 1st Round Replay

8 – St Austell (H) L 5-6 – 21 Sep 1994 – 1st Round Replay

9 – Okehampton Argyle (A) W 4-0 – 23 Sep 1995 – 1st Round

10 – Bodmin Town (N) L 1-2 – 4 May 1998 – Final

11 – Millbrook (A) L 2-5 – 25 Sep 1999 – 1st Round

12 – Holsworthy (A) W 4-3 – 6 Sep 2000 – Preliminary Round

13 – Holsworthy (A) W 4-3 – 6 Sep 2000 – Preliminary Round

14 – Holsworthy (A) W 4-3 – 6 Sep 2000 – Preliminary Round

Cornwall Charity Cup

1 – Penryn Athletic (A) W 2-1 – 1996 – 1st Round

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Hat-tricks

Steve scored a very impressive 17 hat-tricks in his City career – tied with Basil Steer, with only record goal scorer Stewart Yetton (20) scoring more!

1 – Wadebridge Town (A) W 6-0 – South Western League (4 goals) – 14 Nov 1992

2 – Okehampton Argyle (A) W 8-1 – South Western League – 4 Dec 1993

3 – Millbrook (A) W 5-1 – South Western League (4 goals) – 9 Apr 1994

4 – Mullion (H) W 4-0 – South Western League – 20 Apr 1994

5 – Wadebridge Town (H) W 8-1 – South Western League (5 goals) – 1994-1995

6 – St Blazey (H) W 4-1 – South Western League – 1994-1995

7 – Penzance (H) W 5-1 – South Western League (4 goals) – 1994-1995

8 – Falmouth Town (A) W 4-1 – South Western League – 1994-1995

9 – Porthleven (H) W 6-0 – South Western League – 1994-1995

10 – Penzance (A) W 5-0 – Cornwall Senior Cup 3rd Round (4 goals) – 1994-1995

11 – Okehampton Argyle (A) W 9-0 – South Western League (4 goals) – 19 Aug 1995

12 – Wadebridge Town (A) W 4-0 – South Western League – 31 Mar 1996

13 – Callington Town (A) W 7-2 – Cornwall Senior Cup 3rd Round – 1996-1997

14 – Newquay (A) W 7-1 – South Western League – 24 Jan 1998

15 – Holsworthy (A) W 4-3 – South Western League Cup Preliminary Round – 6 Sep 2000

16 – Penryn Athletic (H) W 3-1 – South Western League – 12 Sep 2000

17 – Mullion (H) W 4-1 – Cornwall Senior Cup 2nd Round – 2 Dec 2000

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Honours

🏆🏆🏆 South Western League winner (1992-1993, 1995-1996, 1997-1998)

🏆🏆 Cornwall Senior Cup winner (1994-1995, 1997-1998)

🏆 South Western League Cup winner (1992-1993)

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They said…

“Steve was a model pro as a player, a really good finisher who did not often waste chances. He wasn’t shy of putting in the hard work, chasing lost causes to benefit the team, more importantly, he was a gentleman and was very proud to wear the red and black shirt. I feel honoured that he still calls me partner after a memorable season that we played together.”

Darren Robison – TCFC striker 1992-1995

9 May 2024

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“Having played football with brother Phil at Illogan RBL and cricket with father Trevor at Mount Ambrose CC, I first became aware of ex Bristol City apprentice Steve as the most formidable of opponents when playing in the Cornwall Combination League during his spell at Penryn FC. We endured many a tussle, most memorably being a league cup semi final which Penryn, after extra time and replay, eventually ended victorious against an experienced Truro City reserves. Needless to say, it was Steve whose relentless hard work as both provider and scorer of goals was arguably the difference between the two sides. During this time it became very clear not only what a talented striker he was but also how gracious and sporting he was with many words of encouragement and acknowledgement of good performances towards his opposing players.
On moving to Truro City I was fortunate and somewhat thankful to now be on the same side. I witnessed at first hand Steve’s work ethic on the training pitch and his ‘big match temperament’ during the South Western League fixtures that we shared. He shone amongst a team filled with talented individuals of that period but always remained the gentleman and all round sportsman I had first encountered seasons earlier, never short of a positive word of encouragement to the newer members of the side, like myself.
Having finished my football career, I encountered Steve on the golf course where the old characteristics were still evident along with his insatiable appetite to seek victory. Needless to say, Steve got the better of me that day too!
A top man both on and of the field, the sporting world needs more like Steve Wherry.”

Simon Latarche – TCFC goalkeeper 1991-1992

12 May 2024

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“Steve Wherry was without doubt the best striker I’ve ever played with. In my eyes he played far too long in Combo (Cornwall Combination League) level at Penryn and was a relatively late SWL (South Western League) player. We hit it off instantly on the field as a strike partnership and off the field where we became good friends. Steve had the best first touch, could turn on a sixpence, could score with either foot and with his head even though he’s not that tall! His finishing was second to none and his all round game was top class! We complimented each other’s play and when I moved back to play in midfield you always had a short option to Steve or a quick spin and ball in behind the defence! We used to call him Twinkle Toes! Steve was just an all round quality guy who never had a bad word to say about anyone, well maybe if I’d taken money off him on our regular card games on the mini bus trips. He will rightly be remembered a Truro City legend, what a player and what a guy.”

Damian Stevens – TCFC striker 1991-2001

15 May 2024

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“I personally felt Steve was massively underrated at the time. He had it all. Back to goal, great touch and used his small frame so effectively against any type of defender, was so sharp and could roll defenders for fun and scored all sorts of goals including creating his own. Was such a humble guy on the pitch and off it too. One of the all time Truro City greats without a doubt.”

Phil Lafferty – TCFC defender 1994-1995

27 May 2024

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“Loved my time at Truro playing with Steve Wherry, such a great goal scorer, but would lead the line well and also a very unselfish player. I always felt we had a great connection on the pitch, which only happens a few times in your career, great lad off the pitch, one of the best I played with in my time in football.”

Mark Damerell – TCFC midfielder 1993-1997, 1998-1999

17 June 2024

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“My first memory of Steve was, together with Steve Massey, trying to persuade him to join us from Penryn, it took a bit of time, by memory over 12 months!! Steve proved to be a great addition to the team we were building, he became an integral part up front and the scorer of many goals, he also had the ability to bring other players into play, in other words a great team player. His play reflected his personality, always had a smile but was always fully committed, no matter the state of the game. I cannot remember Steve being cautioned, a characteristic of his calmness, but never to be underrated by the opposition. Many opposing players tried to wind him up, but failed. My best memory of Steve was in the 95/96 season when we won the league. Leigh Cooper made him captain of the side. That season he was ever present scoring 24 goals in 34 games, his partnership with Mark Damerell (Dammers) was a great asset leading to many of those 24 goals. A proud skipper! Although I have only come into contact with Steve on very few occasions since his playing days, I consider Steve to be a friend and memories of him playing for us during the 90’s, winning many trophies, remain with me and I can only say “Thank you Steve” and keep running the marathons!!”

Ray Rowe

25 March 2025

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“Steve arrived when we were struggling to climb the league and were needing to strengthen the squad. As a top striker himself I remember speaking with manager Steve Massey who was glowing on his conversations about Steve. I was aware of his goal scoring capabilities for Penryn from the Combination League with our reserves, so was interested to see him perform. What stood out instantly was, he was down to earth and certainly not arrogant. There were certainly some big characters within the dressing room, so to fit in so well and so quickly shows the man and team mate he was. Football wise I was so impressed with his football brain, his vision and ability to see things developing and know where to be lifted the team in an attacking sense. He had some similarities to Steve Massey in that he could adapt his game to any situation and opponent. They could both lead the line if needed but were so much better off the shoulder and getting in behind or across the defender which of course is the trademark of any top goal scorer. I’m sure the similarities and not just in the first names were Mass’s reason for signing him. That adaptability and vision I mentioned led to so many goals, and of course whilst Steve scored so many, his unselfishness created so many goals for our team mates and his assists would be way above the goals he got. In tight games where we needed a goal to win, Steve would mostly score the all important goal and if not, he would have assisted in some way. He knew when I looked up at him with the ball at my feet, that I was going to launch it and I’ll be forever grateful he made all my passes look quality and I’ll take credit from the ones he scored from! Personally I grew to love him as a loyal team mate and individual. His standards and determination are still visible now and he keeps himself as fit today as he was back then. When I took over the first team after the exit of Leigh Cooper, he was the first person I turned to as my assistant manager. Between us we had the unusual position of not playing as often so we had at least one of us running the team from the sidelines. It was also a season where the first team lost so many games to the weather and Steve supported Chris Webb with the Combination League side and I believe was top scorer in their championship winning side. I bet that has never been done before at a club where the first team player/assistant manager has played so many games for the second team and been top scorer!! To summarise, Steve was an exceptional footballer with an excellent footballing brain and an amazing club servant but most of all, was selfless and a true gentleman. I will forever hold him in the highest regard.”

Graeme Kirkup – TCFC central defender 1991-1999

26 March 2025

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“Played up front with Steve over a couple of seasons at City and it was an absolute honour, probably the best striker I ever played with, a natural goal scorer who gave most defenders nightmares. A legend at City and deserves to be recognised as one.”

Justin Norman – TCFC striker/right midfield 1994-1998