FootballChat Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 7 hours ago, The Town Man said: Is this some bloke who has looked at the release lists and goal stats of clubs and put a wish-list together or does he have some pedigree in the game? Fair enough suggesting unattached players but a bit disrespectful suggesting players already presumably committed to their clubs (Such as Oscar Massey) That being said, if he hadn't had mentioned Massey I wouldn't be on here moaning! Does Oscar have a contract at Falmouth? If not then he's fair game for clubs higher up the league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 11 hours ago, sportsman10 said: Would any of them players really want to up root and travel to Truro to play. . Even Massey would think how much game time he going to get infront of Harvey and rockey. The new manager must be confident of getting players to relocate to the SW ( assume he has, think he was based in Yorkshire). Unfortunately, and despite what some on here think, you are going to struggle to be competitive in step 2 football by recruiting solely in Devon and Cornwall. There just isn't the pool of players. In one of his initial interviews after purchasing the club, new owner Eric Perez talked about helping players out with the move back to Truro. That could mean overnight hotel stays, or accommodation for players from out of the area. This is what happens on a lesser scale at Mousehole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craze Posted June 21 Author Report Share Posted June 21 Wow its quiet. Ian Pethick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted June 22 Report Share Posted June 22 13 hours ago, Craze said: Wow its quiet. Just got be patient I guess. Hard though for a Truro fan to look at the activity at other clubs in the NLS, and not be slightly worried or envious. Would think that things will start to happen on the player front as we get close to pre season. On a positive note, the commercial team do seem to be very active. New sponsors being announced on an almost daily basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craze Posted June 22 Author Report Share Posted June 22 1 hour ago, Ian Pethick said: Just got be patient I guess. Hard though for a Truro fan to look at the activity at other clubs in the NLS, and not be slightly worried or envious. Would think that things will start to happen on the player front as we get close to pre season. On a positive note, the commercial team do seem to be very active. New sponsors being announced on an almost daily basis. Yes the commercial side has been a pleasant surprise - suggests the manager will have some sort of budget to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craze Posted June 26 Author Report Share Posted June 26 Ian Pethick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted June 26 Report Share Posted June 26 After Ed Palmer, hearing rumours of further departures. Craze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craze Posted June 26 Author Report Share Posted June 26 1 hour ago, Ian Pethick said: After Ed Palmer, hearing rumours of further departures. Theres only one Sam Saunders feels like its got a deeper meaning. Perhaps it should be 'Theres only Sam Saunders' 😄 mattelot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattelot Posted June 26 Report Share Posted June 26 4 hours ago, Craze said: Theres only one Sam Saunders feels like its got a deeper meaning. Perhaps it should be 'Theres only Sam Saunders' 😄 Come on the Thinners ! Craze, Ian Pethick and Town Fan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craze Posted June 26 Author Report Share Posted June 26 34 minutes ago, mattelot said: Come on the Thinners ! Which team have more nicknames than players? Which team have had more badges this millenium than players? Which team have had more home grounds than players? Take your pick as to the trivia pursuit question that best suits 😄 mattelot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted June 26 Report Share Posted June 26 3 hours ago, mattelot said: Come on the Thinners ! Hopefully they won't go the same way as the Cornish tin mining industry (not convinced the nickname was thought through). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Man Posted June 26 Report Share Posted June 26 Just a thought, as Truro is the only city in Cornwall due to having a cathedral, why not be called "The Choir Boys "? Seems more apt than The Tinners IMHO! Town Fan, mattelot and Tommy Matthews 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craze Posted June 27 Author Report Share Posted June 27 I reckon they're going to unveil about half a dozen signings in what can only be described as a social media frenzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 1 hour ago, Craze said: I reckon they're going to unveil about half a dozen signings in what can only be described as a social media frenzy Quite possibly. Would think they have several players training with them on a trial basis, and they will probably want to see them in a match environment before making a decision. I would think that they have made offers to others, and will be waiting on them accepting terms. Step 3 Dorchester's manager spoke last week about how difficult he's found recruitment this summer with quality targets training with several clubs, biding their time and weighing up numerous options before committing. Could be what is happening at Truro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railwayman in Exile Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 I read somewhere that there are fewer players being released this season than in previous years, the pool for players is the shallowest it has been for some time. At that level you'd expect players to be signed outside of the south west region so fingers crossed with his contacts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craze Posted June 30 Author Report Share Posted June 30 Torquay signing everyone. I hope it backfires massively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchy Posted June 30 Report Share Posted June 30 It wont, as Torquay will win the League. Paul Wotton is a great loss to Truro City and not keeping hold of him will probably be something they will regret big time. He`s signing players of a great quality for not only the league that they aim to win and get out of but for many leagues higher, geographically Torquay Utd is a better placed club to attract players of higher calibre. many supporters are really excited about what's happening at the club, thus season tickets and merchandise has rocketed. Buckland Jim and MattP 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted June 30 Report Share Posted June 30 1 hour ago, Mitchy said: It wont, as Torquay will win the League. Paul Wotton is a great loss to Truro City and not keeping hold of him will probably be something they will regret big time. He`s signing players of a great quality for not only the league that they aim to win and get out of but for many leagues higher, geographically Torquay Utd is a better place club to attract players of higher calibre. many supporters are really excited about what's happening at the club, thus season tickets and merchandise has rocketed. They're certainly throwing everything at it. Dan Hayfield and Jordan Dyer, both brought in from Bath City (they seem unhappy with the manner in which Torquay conducted themselves here) in recent days, were amongst the best players in the NLS last season. The new ownership and management is certainly generating a lot in terms of buzz and revenue which, together with Neil Warnock's myriad of connections and contacts, will mean that they can bolster the squad as and when it is needed. Truro City must be looking on very enviously at this, although they can look forward to a potential sell out at Langarth when Paul Wotton takes his new club there for a league visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckland Jim Posted June 30 Report Share Posted June 30 3 hours ago, Craze said: Torquay signing everyone. I hope it backfires massively. Someone's bitter... The club have no choice but to make a lot of signings, there were a load of departures. If Truro are slow off the mark, that's City's fault, not Torquay's. Ian Pethick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattelot Posted June 30 Report Share Posted June 30 2 hours ago, Ian Pethick said: They're certainly throwing everything at it. Dan Hayfield and Jordan Dyer, both brought in from Bath City (they seem unhappy with the manner in which Torquay conducted themselves here) in recent days, were amongst the best players in the NLS last season. The new ownership and management is certainly generating a lot in terms of buzz and revenue which, together with Neil Warnock's myriad of connections and contacts, will mean that they can bolster the squad as and when it is needed. Truro City must be looking on very enviously at this, although they can look forward to a potential sell out at Langarth when Paul Wotton takes his new club there for a league visit. Sell out ! What is the capacity of Langarth ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted June 30 Report Share Posted June 30 Is it 3,000 or something like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPPO Posted June 30 Report Share Posted June 30 You beat me to it mate!! When Deacs and I visited the ground a couple months ago Nige, John and Rosey was saying the capacity will be set at 3000 for now but there’s loads of potential for obviously a lot more as and when required. How good would that be to see Truro v Torquay attract a 3000 crowd to the ground in its first season!! Sure there will be a lot of interest for that game no doubt! As we know Nige, there’s only one Bickland Park, iconic Cornish ground which can’t be beaten for me, although how lucky are we to have some fantastic venues in Cornish football!! Langarth will be right up there when it’s all finished for sure, unreal views already!! The lads have done a superb job no doubt about it and anyone will be impressed when they visit for the first time! Personally even though I was involved at Exeter for a bit I always like to see Argyle, Torquay, and obviously born and bred in Truro want to see all our top clubs do well whatever pro level they play at, good for Westcountry football. Hopefully Falmouth and Helston will do us proud along with Mousehole again in the Southern league, next season should be a great one to follow for all us lovers of Cornish football 👍⚽️👏🏼 Jeremy Wade, Footy follower, Graham Martin and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted June 30 Report Share Posted June 30 1 hour ago, Dave Deacon said: Is it 3,000 or something like that? Don't think it's out of the question for this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john black Posted June 30 Report Share Posted June 30 Being a Taunton fan i hope we get back up so we can play at langarth....sounds great Mark..Think city will do well with Sir John in charge,anyway come on you Peacocks !! RAPPO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craze Posted June 30 Author Report Share Posted June 30 6 hours ago, Buckland Jim said: Someone's bitter... The club have no choice but to make a lot of signings, there were a load of departures. If Truro are slow off the mark, that's City's fault, not Torquay's. Yep, proper bitter. A club thats been mismanaged for years, gets new owners and now its spend spend spend. Also there are a few well known rumours about Colin.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craze Posted July 1 Author Report Share Posted July 1 July the 1st.... BUY BUY BUY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 58 minutes ago, Craze said: July the 1st.... BUY BUY BUY!!! Hopefully it's not, "bye, bye, bye." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattelot Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 5 hours ago, Ian Pethick said: Hopefully it's not, "bye, bye, bye." Think he's gone to bideford. Craze, Town Fan, Buckland Jim and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john black Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 Craze...good signing for you today Dan Lavercombe....great keeper. Ian Pethick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 1 hour ago, john black said: Craze...good signing for you today Dan Lavercombe....great keeper. Good replacement for James Hamon. Should lift the mood amongst the Truro fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craze Posted July 1 Author Report Share Posted July 1 5 minutes ago, Ian Pethick said: Good replacement for James Hamon. Should lift the mood amongst the Truro fans. mattelot and Ian Pethick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Martin Posted July 2 Report Share Posted July 2 According to the Club website the signing of Dan brings the current squad up to 14. I am sure there is work going on behind the scenes to boost this number. Ian Pethick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted July 2 Report Share Posted July 2 Interesting as well to see that Lavercombe has agreed a 2 year contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craze Posted July 4 Author Report Share Posted July 4 Was expecting a bit more, flood gates opening etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted July 4 Report Share Posted July 4 2 hours ago, Craze said: Was expecting a bit more, flood gates opening etc etc Tuesday night at Torpoint will be the first chance for City fans to see what has gone on player wise so far. On another note, has anybody seen or heard anything from John Askey? Interesting that it was Stewart Yetton who gave the quotes regarding pre season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherwontletmegoargyle Posted July 5 Report Share Posted July 5 Will Mr Askey begin his team talk with "Hello playmates"? Mike Odgers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Home Waters Posted July 5 Report Share Posted July 5 2 hours ago, motherwontletmegoargyle said: Will Mr Askey begin his team talk with "Hello playmates"? May be they will walk out to the 'Buzzy Bee ' song - (for the older more discerning generation) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted July 5 Report Share Posted July 5 3 hours ago, Home Waters said: May be they will walk out to the 'Buzzy Bee ' song - (for the older more discerning generation) Think you're onto something. That will have them queuing around the block to get into Langarth. Home Waters and mattelot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 First friendly for City tomorrow night at Torpoint, and the first glimpse of the new side in the John Askey era. Thinking that there will be many unnamed trialists on display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craze Posted July 8 Author Report Share Posted July 8 1 hour ago, Ian Pethick said: First friendly for City tomorrow night at Torpoint, and the first glimpse of the new side in the John Askey era. Thinking that there will be many unnamed trialists on display. Whats the rules with naming unnamed trialists on here? Are we allowed to speculate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 5 minutes ago, Craze said: Whats the rules with naming unnamed trialists on here? Are we allowed to speculate? One for Dave Deacon I think. Remember watching PSF's with unnamed trialists in line ups, and the chances were that somebody in the crowd recognised them. They then of course told others, who told others and it then got spread on social media. Perhaps trailists should be made to wear disguises (the "Masked Trialist" sounds like an idea for a TV show). mattelot, Town Fan and Buckland Jim 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footy follower Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 Tyler Love Holmes (saltash) and Gabby Rogers trialists tonight Also Oscar Massey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsman10 Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 1 hour ago, Footy follower said: Tyler Love Holmes (saltash) and Gabby Rogers trialists tonight Also Oscar Massey Big step up for most of them . Gabby Rodgers seems to float around lots of teams in pre season not really impressive when I’ve seen him. Oscar massy surely better staying were he is rather then warming the bench watching Ricky neal and Harvey playing week in week out. Tyler love holmes looks a tidy player but that some step up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 Nice leg stretcher for City in their first game under John Askey. 6-0 win at Torpoint which included a hat trick for Rocky Neal. 9 substitutions at half time, and 7 trialists on show in the game. 3 minutes ago, sportsman10 said: Big step up for most of them . Gabby Rodgers seems to float around lots of teams in pre season not really impressive when I’ve seen him. Oscar massy surely better staying were he is rather then warming the bench watching Ricky neal and Harvey playing week in week out. Tyler love holmes looks a tidy player but that some step up. Tylor Love-Holmes has been picked out as player to watch for a few seasons now, he impressed playing for Parkway under 18's and Millbrook before he moved to Saltash. You're right ,Step 5 to step 2 is a big leap though. Know he signed on as cover for Parkway last season, a permanent move there would be a decent destination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john black Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 4 minutes ago, Ian Pethick said: Nice leg stretcher for City in their first game under John Askey. 6-0 win at Torpoint which included a hat trick for Rocky Neal. 9 substitutions at half time, and 7 trialists on show in the game. Tylor Love-Holmes has been picked out as player to watch for a few seasons now, he impressed playing for Parkway under 18's and Millbrook before he moved to Saltash. You're right ,Step 5 to step 2 is a big leap though. Know he signed on as cover for Parkway last season, a permanent move there would be a decent destination. Any from York City ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footy follower Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 Tyler Love Holmes was probably the star man tonight followed by Gabby Rogers.....however you do have to take into account it's western league opposition and not National league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craze Posted July 9 Author Report Share Posted July 9 Any players coming down from a higher level? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craze Posted July 14 Author Report Share Posted July 14 Are we deliberately keeping the wage bill low by only having 9 players 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted July 14 Report Share Posted July 14 2 minutes ago, Craze said: Are we deliberately keeping the wage bill low by only having 9 players 😄 Somebody I know came up with the theory that Truro won't sign any players until August; they don't want to be paying additional wages without any matchday income coming in. Sounds unlikely to me, but you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craze Posted July 18 Author Report Share Posted July 18 *tumbleweed* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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