Thursday 10 October 1889
Truro v Penzance – This, the opening match for the season of the Truro club, was played on the College ground of that city on Friday, and resulted in a victory for the home team by seven goals to one. The game was very fast, the Truro team displaying very smart form throughout. The ground was in fair condition, and weather fine after a shower at starting. For Truro H. Sharp, E. Sharp, Thackeray, R. T. Mitchell, Paull, Kelly and Treweeke were conspicuous. For Penzance Lawry and Kistler did good service.
The Cornish Telegraph
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Thursday 31 October 1889
A match, under Association Rules, was played last Saturday at Truro, between the Truro Association Football Club and the Wesleyan College, on the latter’s ground. After a smart game Truro won by four goals to one.
Royal Cornwall Gazette
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Thursday 21 March 1907
For striking a player in the Truro City v. Newquay match recently, Wilton, of the City Club was suspended for a week.
West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
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Monday 20 January 1913
Truro City Football Club held a smoking concert at the Red Lion Hotel, Truro, on Friday. The Mayor of Truro (Mr W. G. Goodfellow) presided. The attendance was small, but enthusiasm was engendered by the reading of a letter from an old Truro player – Jimmy Anthony – now resident in Ottawa, in which was enclosed the sum of £4, kindly subscribed by a few old exiled followers of the “Citizens”. The musical programme was most enjoyable, and was worthy of a larger audience. Songs were sung by the Mayor, Messrs. Howe, Jesty, Wood, Flavell, Tyack, Giles, and Ware; recitation, Mr A. H. Luke; horn solo, Mr Pentecost; cornet solo, Mr Phillips; while Mr F. Buzza ably presided at the piano. The Mayor, in proposing “Success to the Club,” said he hoped the members would have better weather for the remainder of the season. He sympathised with them over the wretched weather which had marred the Christmas holiday programme. He trusted they would all take an active interest in the Club, especially the younger members, whom he warned at the same time not to be too much taken up with sport, but always to put “First things first.” He regretted very much the absence, through illness, of their enthusiastic secretary, Mr Haley, and their energetic captain, Mr Palmer, and moved that the sympathy of the gathering be sent them, with the hope of a speedy recovery. The motion was cordially agreed to. In toasting “The Chairman,” Mr Wood said Mr Goodfellow was “one of the best,” who never counted the trouble – and he knew he was at some inconvenience to be with them that evening – when he could lend a helping hand to the City Football Club, and for that matter, he might say to any institution in the City. Mr Wood went on to say that some time ago he wrote to one of their old players in Ottawa – Jimmy Anthony – asking if he could raise some money from any of their old boys. The result said Mr Wood, was most satisfactory, and showed that the old home was not forgotten by their former players. (Applause.) He had received the following reply:-
168, Nepean Street, Ottawa,
Ontario, Canada
January 5th, 1913
Dear Mr Wood,
Enclosed please find money order for £4 which I have collected from some of the Truro boys, whose names and addresses are attached. I would be glad if the Hon. Sec. of the Club would have the list of names published in the West Briton, and also send a copy of the paper to each subscriber, so that it will be a receipt for each one of them. I am sorry the amount is not more. Wishing the Club every success.
Yours Sincerely,
J. Anthony
Subscribers:
Sir H. V. Bate, Ottawa, Canada, £1
J. Anthony, Ottawa, Canada, 8s
Dick Anthony, Baltimore, USA, 8s
Sid Collett, Ottawa, Canada, 4s
Will Newman, Ottawa, Canada, 4s
W. H. Stephens, Ottawa, Canada, 4s
“City” Supporter, Ottawa, Canada, 4s
Jas Gill, Ottawa, Canada, 4s
Claude Vage, Winnipeg, Canada, 4s
Ern Collins, Montreal, Canada, 4s
Josh Collett, Montreal, Canada, 4s
W. J. Goodman, Montreal, Canada, 4s
Norman Lean, Montreal, Canada, 4s
Heber Stephens, Montreal, Canada, 4s
West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
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Friday 14 February 1913
Truro City were reported for playing five unregistered men in their County League match with St Austell, and after hearing the explanation of the City Secretary the committee decided to deduct one point from Truro’s record (St Austell won the match by five goals to nil) and to fine the club 5s.
Cornish Guardian
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Monday 29 September 1919
A successful boxing tournament, promoted by Mr E. A. Tinney, was held in the Corn Exchange, Truro, on Saturday evening, in aid of the funds of Truro City Football Club. Owing to the railway strike the original programme had to be departed from. Nichol Simpson, of Newcastle, was to have met Art Allen, of Truro, but was unable to get further than Bristol. Nevertheless a good, clean evening’s sport was provided. Dr Molony refereed, Mr Will Wood was the timekeeper, and Mr Tinney acted as M.C. The opening event between Young Mitchell and Young Pascoe, both of Truro, was keenly contested. In the third round Passmore gave up – The meeting of Alf Pascoe and Young Vercoe, both of Truro, was decided in the fourth round, Pascoe being knocked out. A feature of the evening was the brilliant display by Tim O’Leary and Nipper Brown, of Plymouth. Although only 10 years of age their style of defence and attack was excellent, and was far superior to that shown by many older boxers. O’Leary had a slight advantage in reach, but Nipper Brown showed clever defensive tactics. They went the full distance of eight rounds, and O’Leary was declared the winner of a close contest. The spectators rained money on the ring in appreciation of the young boxers’ efforts. A six-round exhibition bout took place between Art Allen and Jack Taylor, of Truro, The latter was no match for Allen, but he put up a game fight – Gunner Max, of Truro, and Napper Riley, of Plymouth, opened a 10-round bout in promising style, but in the fifth round Max was disqualified for fouling, and the verdict went in favour of Riley. Yank May, of Tregoney, was opposed by Leading Seaman Downing, R.N. of Truro, who deputised for Fred Broad, of Plymouth. The first four rounds were well fought, and in the fifth round May sent his opponent to the boards. Downing was saved by the gong, but threw in the towel, and the verdict went to May. During an interval, Mr A. E. Dingle, vice-chairman of Truro City Football Club, thanked Mr Tinney for arranging the contests to augment the funds of the football club. Mr Tinney, in reply, said he intended running a series of contests in aid of the football club, and would be pleased to do the same for any charitable institution in the city. (Applause).
West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
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Monday 15 August 1921
Bert Sirley, the popular Truro City right winger, left Truro this morning, for Wolverhampton, to take part in a trial match for Wolverhampton Wanderers, last season’s English Cup finalists. Sirley has played for Truro City for the past two seasons, and is a promising young player. He was approached by the Wolves towards the end of last season, and last week received an invitation to come up for a trial match tomorrow (Tuesday).
West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
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Monday 5 December 1921
False pretences were alleged against Bernard Edgar Legg, of Kenwyn Street, Truro, a member of Truro City Football Club, and his wife’s sister, Connie Ramsey, at Plymouth Police Court, on Thursday. The summons alleged that they obtained the sum of £83 0s. 6d. between August 20th, 1919, and June 24th, 1921. The Chief Constable (Mr H. S. Sanders) stated to the Bench that Legg, who was at one time a sergeant in the Devon Regiment, was invalided home from the war. At that time his wife was living at Weymouth, and in consequence of neglect on her part, her sister was sent for to nurse him. Legg eventually lived wife his wife’s sister, and from August, 1919, to May, 1920, drew 12s. 6d. a week as wife’s separation allowance. A child was then born, and an increased allowance was obtained. No further particulars were gone into in consequence of the illness of the wife’s sister, and a fortnight’s adjournment was granted.
West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
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Wednesday 16 August 1922
The commission is not satisfied with the way in which the club has kept its minute-book. The minutes do not contain a record of the proceedings of the committee of the club. The club has not a plan of its ground, nor has it kept a gate-book showing the number of admissions to the ground and sums received. The club has not taken receipts for payments made to their amateur players. It was admitted that payments have been made during the season 1921-22 to the following amateur players for lost time, or in excess of expenses actually paid: L. C. Wills, B. Carter, T. Richards, B. Sirley, J. Palmer, J. R. Murton, N. Rapsey, and F. Rapsey (all of Truro); F. Bastin (of Plymouth); Beaver, Dobinson, Armitage, Palmer, Farwell, and Warne (all of the R.G.A. Plymouth); and Bayford (of the Royal Marines, Plymouth). The above players are declared professionals, and are suspended from taking any part in football or football management until 1 October, 1922. It was admitted with regard to the players of H.M. Forces that they had been approached and played by the club without notice to the commanding-officer or the Royal Navy and Royal Marines F.A., as required by Rule 38 of the Rules of the Football Association. The following officers of the club are suspended from taking any part in football or football management until 1 October, 1922: A. H. Dingle, chairman; H. Hore, treasurer; A. W. Davey, secretary. The club is censored for not observing the Rules and Regulations of the Football Association for examination and approval, and also to pay £10 towards the expenses of the inquiry.
Westminster Gazette
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Monday 4 December 1922
The marriage of Mr Arthur Lugg, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J. J. Lugg, of Truro, to Miss Freda Goyne, youngest daughter of Mr Arthur Goyne and of the late Mrs Goyne, of Greenbank House, Chacewater, was solemnised in Truro St Mary’s Wesleyan Church this morning. The bridegroom is a well-known footballer, being the captain and goalkeeper of Truro City team, and has also represented the county on several occasions. The Rev. Leslie Keeble officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a grey costume with fur trimmings, and hat, shoes, and stockings to match. She carried a bouquet of pink and white chrysanthemums. The bridesmaid was Miss Winnifred Lugg, sister of the bridegroom, and the best man was Mr J. C. Lugg, brother of the bridegroom. Mrs Leslie Keeble played nuptial music. The bridegroom received a silver teapot from his colleagues on the staff of Cornwall War Pensions Committee, and a set of silver fish knives and forks from the staff of Truro Poor Law Institution, where his father is the master. Mr and Mrs Lugg were the recipients of many other presents. The honeymoon will be spent in London.
West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
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Monday 24 January 1927
A story was current in Truro, on Saturday morning, that W. R. Low, Truro City’s professional footballer, had been the victim of a highway hold-up and would not be able to take his place in the City team to meet Looe on Saturday afternoon. It transpired that the report, although exaggerated, was not without foundation. It was noticed when Low turned out with the City team on Saturday he had a bandage over his left eye, but the majority of the spectators were unaware of the cause of this injury. Seen by a West Briton representative after the match on Saturday, Low related an unpleasant experience he had on the previous Saturday when returning to his home at Mabe after playing against the Dockyard United at Truro. “On my way from Penryn to my home at Mabe, about ten o’clock at night.” said Low, “I took a short cut through a copse, which is my usual practive. As I was walking along a pathway I was tripped up and fell to the ground. Three men pounced upon me and I was struck over my nose and left eye with a blunt instrument, bruising my nose and causing a wound over my eye. I was slightly dazed by the blow, and my assailants ran off. The incident happened about 1 1/2 miles from my home. It was a lonely spot, and I cannot attribute any motive for the attack upon me. I proceeded home and my injuries were attended to. The affair was reported to the police, who are making inquiries. I was unable to work until Thursday, and I feared that I should be unable to play in today’s match against Looe.”
West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
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Monday 3 September 1945
Truro City Football Club will start the season on Saturday, September 15th, with a practice game between Red and Blacks v. Yellows. The first few games will be “friendlies,” as this will give the team time to get into form, and cup ties will start late in October. Up to the present no pre-war player has been demobilised, but all last season’s players have promised to sign for the club, and J. R. Oates is the only newcomer. His position is at centre-forward. The opposition for cup ties up to the present will be St Austell, Penzance, Falmouth, HMS Vulture, RAF St Eval, RAF St Mawgan, and 96 PTC Bodmin, These teams should prove great attractions and provide much stiffer opposition than was met with before the war. It has been decided to charge 6d. plus tax, admission to the ground for all matches, and this popular price should attract good “gates.” The club will need more support, as away games will have to be played, and this means heavy expense. The ground is in a much better condition than last season. The grand stand has been repaired and painted, and the pitch fenced around. The players will be insured in case of injury. Mr S. Michell, of the Britannia Hotel, has given the club six touch-line poles and flags and linesmen’s flags, also a first-aid outfit. The secretary will be glad to receive the names of players willing to assist the club, and they are invited to attend the opening game on Saturday, Sept. 15th, at 3pm.
West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
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Thursday 15 January 1953
Truro City players, officials and supporters said farewell to goalkeeper Peter Hoggett at a party given by the club last week. A few formal speeches put into words what everyone was feeling – that the club were not only losing a good goalkeeper but also a great clubman and sportsman. In appreciation of his five years’ service to the club, Chairman E. Langley presented him with an inscribed wristlet watch.
West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser
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Thursday 6 February 1958
A joint commission of the Devon and Cornwall County Football Associations, meeting at Liskeard last Wednesday, imposed fines on two clubs, one from each county, and on two players. The Dartmouth United and Truro City clubs were each fined two guineas. The two players, A. J. Tottel and R. M. Weston, were each fined one guineas. They were also severely censured and warned as to their future conduct. The commission, over which Mr L. G. Hill, chairman of the Cornwall County F.A., presided, was told that Dartmouth United had been approached by Tottel, who lives in Plymouth. The player had offered his services to the Devon club without notifying his own club that he intended to do so. The Bodmin club also alleged that Dartmouth United had illegally approached Tottel without giving them the necessary seven days’ notice. The commission ordered Dartmouth United to pay the expenses of Bodmin’s representative attending the meeting. The complaint against Truro City was made by the South Western Gas Board Recreation club, who alleged that Weston was approached by a former Truro player who now represented the Truro club in Plymouth. The S.W. Gas Board club complained that Weston had signed for Truro without any notice having been given. Truro City were also ordered to pay the expenses of the South Western Gas Board’s representative at the hearing.
Cornish Guardian
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Thursday 13 August 1959
A transfer fee of £250 paid for a player by one South Western League club to another, was criticised by Mr H. R. Mules, St Austell, at a meeting of the league’s management committee at Plymouth on Friday night. The league secretary, Mr A. Jewells, said that Geoffrey Peach, the former Plymouth Argyle player, had gone from Truro City to Falmouth Town for the sum of £250. Mr Mules said: “I think this is too much money to pay for a player in this league. The time is coming when we shall have to get together and put a ceiling on transfer fees and on wages, too. As it is now, certain clubs are cornering the market for players.”
Cornish Guardian
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Thursday 12 May 1960
It was announced at the match between Plymouth Argyle and the South Western League at Truro, on Thursday evening, that the Truro City AFC Supporters Club had again during the season raised a total of £900 to aid their parent club. Presenting the cheque to Mr N Pill (chairman of the board of directors), Miss I K Barnicoat, vice-chairman of the Supporters Club, said it would help to maintain and even improve the standard of football that had been played throughout the season. In view of the fact that the attendances were less than last year, the sum was a high one. The Supporters Club also handed to the parent club £900 last season.
West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
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Thursday 14 September 1961
Dave Davies, who led Truro City to the South Western League championship last season has been placed on the transfer list at an undisclosed fee by the Truro club. A recent attempt by St Blazey to sign Davies became void under a little-known rule made by the SW League itself when it was founded in 1951. The League was unable to accept Davies’s registration under the rule which states that a player, despite the fact that he does not sign for the club he had played for the previous season, cannot sign for another club if his previous club paid him £150 in the previous season. The rule for part-time professionals is that they cannot be placed on the retained list unless they had been paid £3 a week during the season and £3 a week during the close season or £750 during the year, and had been given notice in writing between May 1 and the first Saturday in June of the terms proposed. Truro were involved in a similar situation two seasons ago. Then Geoff Peach was transferred from the City club to Falmouth at a fee understood to be between £200 and £300. On that basis Truro will want probably something near £200 for Davies, a former Crystal Palace player.
West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
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Monday 20 September 1965
One Truro supporter missed seeing the City’s 11-goal spree on Saturday. Mr Percy Chapman (66), of 18, Hillcrest Estate, Shortlanesend, was standing behind the bottom goal before the kick-off when a practice drive from a Truro player struck him in the face. Mr Chapman was carried off unconscious on a stretcher and was taken to the Royal Cornwall Hospital (City), where he is detained for observation.
West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
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Thursday 10 March 1966
Truro City FC have been fined £5 by a joint commission of Devon and Cornwall F.A.s for violating the F.A. rule regarding the approach to amateur players. The commission, meeting at Plymouth, investigated a charge that Truro had played Keith Miller in their side against Nanpean without giving the necessary notice of approach to Miller’s club, Plymstock United. Miller, who was similarly charged was fined £1.
Cornish Guardian
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Thursday 13 January 1972
Truro City have parted company with Barry Short, their first-ever professional team manager, who was apponted during the close season – a move which comes as no shock in view of the South-Western League team’s poor record this season. For the remainder of the season the team will be run by Mr Mike Wilson, club secretary and treasurer of the SW League, and Mr John Start, who, although he is a comparatively new director is a former Devon County, Plymouth Argyle (SW League XI) and Holsworthy goalkeeper. Mr Start said this week “We agreed amicably to part company due to the team’s lack of success. The players have all pledged their support for the remainder of the season.” Categorically denying rumours that a player-manager has been appointed. Mr Start added “No steps will be taken to replace Mr Short until after the end of the season.” Although he had been team manager for little more than six months Barry Short has had a long association with the City club, having been a loyal and skilful player, usually in the half-line, back in the late 1950’s.
West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
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Monday 24 April 1978
Grand Opening of New Ground at Treyew Road, Truro Weds May 3rd, Formal Opening by the Mayor of Truro, Councillor Kingsley Smith, at 6:35pm. 6:45pm KICK-OFF. Truro City F.C. (with guest players) v. Tottenham Hotspur. First team squad coming to the county immediately after their final league match at Southampton. Tickets available from: W. H. Cornish, Castle Street, Truro Tel. 2968/9; Mr. A. C. Channon, 16 Harrison Tce, Truro, Tel. 3633; The Penalty Spot, Treyew Road, Truro; P. Williams Sports Shop, Truro; M. Farnworth Sports Shop, Truro. Adults £2 : O.A.P.s and Children Under 14, 50p
West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser
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Thursday 13 September 1984
A transport mix-up left Truro four players short for a Bayley Bartlett South Western League match on Saturday. Dominic Evans, Mike Leach, Tony Philp and Steve Aplin missed the team coach (to Appledore) and left manager Tony Roberts fuming. He said: “I have got to look at disciplinary measures. I just could not believe it when I received a telephone call at 2.15pm which said that the players would not be arriving. They should have got there somehow even if they had to take a taxi. This sort of thing will not be tolerated. It is totally unacceptable and I shall not be dealing with the matter lightly.” Truro were forced to play with just 11 men with supporter Kenny Wills having to be signed on to make up the numbers.
West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser
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Monday 26 October 1987
Morrish Truscott is Truro City’s new manager, taking over from Tony Roberts, who resigned last week. The appointment of 47-year-old Mr Truscott, former manager of Newquay, St Austell and the Cornwall Youth XI, was confirmed on Thursday evening – just 48 hours after Mr Roberts quit. Mr Truscott, who lives at Newquay, now has the task of lifting the team after last week’s upheaval – and he will have to do it without skipper George Pattison and utility player John Claypole, who left after Mr Roberts’s dramatic resignation. There must also be a question-mark over the future of other players in the next few weeks. The decision to approach Mr Truscott was taken at a special committee meeting called last Tuesday to discuss Mr Roberts position. Before any vote could be taken, Mr Roberts handed his resignation letter to secretary Mr George Humphries. He had first informed the players. His action pre-emptied any vote on his future with City. It has been no secret that he did not have the total confidence of a number of influential people at the club. It is also understood that approaches to at least two other managers had been made during recent months. It came as a surprise to many that the club did not decide on a change at the end of last season, which would have given a new manager time to choose his own squad. Mr Roberts told “Argus” that he had decided to step down last Monday. “The situation had become untenable. I was not enjoying what after all is supposed to be a hobby any more and certain things were starting to affect my family. I thoroughly enjoyed my three and a half years at the club and I wish them well for the future. There is no bitterness on my part.” A highly qualified FA coach, Mr Roberts, a teacher at Mullion School, says he is going to have a break from senior football and take up golf. Mr Truscott said he was delighted to accept the position, although he had had to give the matter some thought before agreeing. It is bound to be a difficult first few weeks for Mr Truscott, who took Newquay to the South Western League title in 1977-78 and also had two Charity Cup successes.
West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser
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Thursday 2 December 1993
Truro City player-manager Steve Massey has confirmed that he will be leaving the club at the end of the season after four years in charge. The former Football League striker told the players on Saturday of his decision, made because he and his wife, Gail, have bought a holiday park in Brixham. He moves to Devon later this month, but will see out the season with Truro, when he will be succeeded by his assistant, former Plymouth Argyle left back Leigh Cooper. Massey came to the club as a player six years ago, taking over two years later. He gradually began to assemble a powerful squad and last season his efforts ended a 23-year trophy famine at Treyew-Road, with the club winning the Jewson South Western League and Cup “double”. Massey also intends to go out on a high note this season and says the club can again do the double, with the Cornwall Senior Cup as an added incentive.
West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser
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Thursday 8 May 1997
An after-match party at Truro Football Club turned ugly when a group of rival supporters gate-crashed the gathering. Truro City players, supporters and their families were attending a family get-together at their Treyew Road clubhouse after Monday’s Jewson South-Western League Cup final defeat by Falmouth Town when, at about 8pm, a mini-bus full of Falmouth fans arrived uninvited. After some verbal exchanges they were escorted from the premises but, in the words of one eye witness, there was then “30 seconds of mayhem” in the car park. Police were called but the Falmouth group had left. The whole incident incensed Truro City boss Leigh Cooper, who was at the party with his wife and young children. He said: “I must stress that those involved are only a very small minority of their (Falmouth) supporters, but they just seem intent on upsetting as many people as they can. In no way is it a question of sour grapes or that I am a bad loser as David Ball (the Falmouth manager) will confirm. But it is time something is done. The whole incident upset everyone. People were there with their wives and children and having a good time when these so-called supporters arrived. Things like this should not be a part of Cornish football. It is just not acceptable behaviour. This small minority is doing a dis-service to Cornish football and more particularly, to Falmouth.”
West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser
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Thursday 23 September 1999
Truro City chairman Drew Weir has stepped down from the position because of work commitments and vice-chairman Paul Tonkin has taken over as acting chairman.
West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser
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Thursday 7 October 2004
Dreams of bringing Nationwide Conference football to Truro City took a leap forward this week when a prosperous local businessman outlined his goal to take the club forward to new heights. Kevin Heaney, the managing director of Cornish Homes (UK) Ltd, laid out his plans at an extraordinary general meeting of the club’s committee and his proposals appear to have received wide support from members. Although no financial figures have yet been released Mr Heaney is said to want to build a solid foundation to propel the Carlsberg South Western League club through the non-league ranks to the Nationwide Conference, within the next ten years – hopefully even sooner. The mouth-watering prospect of playing in the top tier of non-league football and even achieving the dizzy heights of league status has always been an almost unattainable target for Cornish football teams but Truro City insiders believe that with Mr Heaney’s backing the Treyew Road club dream could become a reality.
Somerset County Gazette
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Thursday 30 November 2023
Truro City have been taken over by a Canadian consortium led by Cornwall RLFC chairman Eric Perez. The club had been owned by Kernow Sport – who also own Cornish Pirates rugby union side – since March 2019. Under the plans both sides will eventually play at a new stadium being built for National League South club on the outskirts of the Cornish capital. “We’ve fallen in love with the place and we see massive potential in this football club” Perez said. “The ability to take this club up levels would be transformative for the sporting landscape in Cornwall and we’re looking forward to delivering that” he told BBC Spotlight.
BBC Sport
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TCFC 1889 