Common Tater Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 ....so get along to Treyew Road on Tuesday evening, a 7.45 kick-off, for your last chance to see Conference standard football in Cornwall. Be there for the manager, coaches, players and supporters who have been magnificent throughout this entire shabby episode. If only, when he knew his company was going to go bust, he hadn't decided to get work done at the ground billed to that company. The good will of the South West's business community wouldn't have been broken and things would have had a good chance to turn out better. Control freaks don't work like that, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somersetspur Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Dont say its the end. I will be travelling down tomorrow,but I still believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOUNTAINEER Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Apart from the supporters efforts things have gone quiet, could that be a good sign, I hope so but with the Administrators deadline being ten to 2 tomorrow afternoon it's make or break time. I have been positive all the way through, now the clocks ticking down I'm all of a quivver, it's bloody horrible. My intention was to travel down to Truro tomorrow but following my trip to Chelmsford one of my legs has doubled in size and isn't improving with rest, I'll have to see what it's like in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieS Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I hope all the people who voted yes down at Truro Cricket Club a few years ago, feel very proud of their decision now!!! On that night, you gave away our (the people of Truro) club!!!! A number of people, including myself said this would happen, we were all ridiculed & told we were bitter. There was going to be league football & everything was going to be rosy. The £150k debt to St Austell brewery seems chicken feed now? A very sad day, but none of this is down to any of the players, they have all been a credit to themselves, they're not to know where the funding came from, but anybody with any business sense, or even common sense should've seen the writing was on the wall from day one. Truro City RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Monty Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I think there are a lot of people out there who are saying i told you so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I think we all knew it would go this way - but not quite so bad! I can't make it tonight - holiday prior commitments, but lets hope everyone gets behind the club and perhaps also aspire that it isn't quite all over yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I think we all knew it would go this way - but not quite so bad! I can't make it tonight - holiday prior commitments, but lets hope everyone gets behind the club and perhaps also aspire that it isn't quite all over yet. I'm sorry Dave,but you always appear to be one of K.Heaneys biggest fans. :SM_carton: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Darren Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 The club is worthless though Dave! what sane businessman would invest money in Truro City FC and make money from it? cos at the end of the day, they're a business now and where can money be made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I attended the first meeting at the Farmers Club in Strangways Terrace,if my memory serves me right Mr.Heaney's representatives said there would be a trust fund put in place in case anything went wrong,where is it? Why have the Trustees not spoken publicly? Lets look back on Mr.Heaney's tenure. Came riding in on a white charger promising to save Truro City,(£150k in dept but with a ground worth mllions),mmm. Threw out the committee, his way or no way. Stopped all activities at club ie.pool,euchre,darts,ie alienated loyal supporters. No more bonfire nights,but really good earner. Stopped lorry drivers,(at the time £16k per anum without what they spent on food and drink). Charged youth teams to join Truro City (to help pay for their kits). Alienated the good people of Truro and Kernow. Appeared to sack anybody that did'nt agree with him,(how many managers)? And worst of all changed the club colours. I only hope Truro City will survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I think we all knew it would go this way - but not quite so bad! I can't make it tonight - holiday prior commitments, but lets hope everyone gets behind the club and perhaps also aspire that it isn't quite all over yet. I'm sorry Dave,but you always appear to be one of K.Heaneys biggest fans. If one could go back far enough, I think you'll find I always agreed it would end in tears at some stage. Just a question of when! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1mmy_t Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Truro city 2 - 1 bath city Yetton with a brace The winner coming in the 86th minute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOUNTAINEER Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Great News - The players are staying until the BSS Deadline day 11th October. Reported Steve Massey will make a statement in the morning. Other things going on and now the future is looking a lot brighter. Pity the attendance was only 344 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Common Tater Posted October 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Wasn't there over 2 and a half thousand for the Vase semi final 2nd leg back along? Where were they all tonight? They missed a match which was of a better standard than anything else you could hope to see in Cornwall, end-to-end stuff, 3 goals (1 brilliant) and a skill level way better than you see at Bodmin or other step 6 clubs. Could have been your last chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red7 Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 anyone got video highlights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Took the chance to watch this game tonight as I hadn't seen Truro for about 5 years. Must say pretty impressive standard! No-one in Cornwall can come close to this level of pace and control. Little short fella Les Afful - quality stuff, control, pace with a lovely touch, a joy to watch that man. Probably the best player on show the Bath No 8? Yetton a real handful with a great eye for goal, first one a classic volley. Truro just about deserved their win by virtue of creating a lot more chances, although Bath controlled quite a bit of the game they fell flat in the final third. Poor crowd for what was a very important fixture, but with the weather and all the hype surrounding Truro at present people are probably thinking sod it, had enough of them. Did I enjoy it???? MMMM! Yes. Will I go again if there is a next time???? If my team is not playing - yes, if for nothing else to watch Les Afull wonderful litte player. Lastly , the referee and lino's (stick that new terminology where the sun don't shine) very good. Particularly the referee - who you wouldn't know was on the pitch, very good bit of commonsense refereeing. FOOTNOTE To the peabrain with your brains in your boots who threw the beerglass onto the pitch your a T-AT - go home and don't come out until you learn to behave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish-Ref Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 I myself along with everyone I am sure, want nothing more than for the TCFC to be saved! The questions I'd like to ask is - if the club folds, will the SWPL Team also fold? What about the juniors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piran Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 anyone got video highlights? Yes. Have just finished the edit. Will probably upload to YouTube but it will take all night to upload. May try my website as well Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 I think the attendence of 344 last night says it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 I think the attendence of 344 last night says it all. Yes I agree. I expected a lot more than that, its over methinks. I suspect other than the diehard few everyone is just fed up with the whole saga. First time I watched it last night, now I believe it will be a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 That sort of crowd against a side who must have a decent following just shows the dream is over. Sad really that its ending this way. The way that club has been run is shocking to say the least. But to alot of people.....its not even a surprize. I wonder what Mr Heaney is up to now? Working for the council maybe?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldeneye Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 9 other evening matches in Truro's league this week. 5 with a lower attendance than Truro. Attendance range - Highest 759, Lowest 181. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Lowest 181, how are other clubs surviving on such low attendences in the Conference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldeneye Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 It's rather strange Richard. Boreham Wood are currently 3rd in Truro's league and their attendance was 242! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bray Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 It's rather strange Richard. Boreham Wood are currently 3rd in Truro's league and their attendance was 242! Go onto the web sites of other clubs in Conference South and you get the impression that their Club House facilities are used on a daily bases. Generating revenue to pay the bills at that level. Something Truro City (and Argyle) have not been able to do. Correct me if i wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chairman Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Wouldn't any business man realise all of that and promote it, unless failure was his goal. It's all a mystery and certainly has put Cornish football on the map as boasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 It's rather strange Richard. Boreham Wood are currently 3rd in Truro's league and their attendance was 242! Go onto the web sites of other clubs in Conference South and you get the impression that their Club House facilities are used on a daily bases. Generating revenue to pay the bills at that level. Something Truro City (and Argyle) have not been able to do. Correct me if i wrong. As a Argyle Trust member. To be fair to Argyle, the current chairman James Brent who I supported over Kevin H attempt to buy the club is now investing in on site facilities to generate income pre/post matches. This is part of the Phase 3 development which will see the old grandstand redeveloped next year. James Brent has also offered the Supporters trust a 20% stake in the club and a seat on the board of directors. Interesting Peter Risdale who was brought in as Chairman during administration has now been banned from holding any UK directorship for 7 years.I do beleive Truro City FC can survive but come back as a community based club with the involvement of the now established Truro City FC supporters trust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOUNTAINEER Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Boreham Wood are well organised, they have a Facilities Manager, things go on most days there if not everyday, not so long ago Watford Reserves played there, now it is the home of Arsenal Ladies, behind each goal is an advertising board for the Carlyon Bay Hotel (don't tell St Austell), they only have one money stretching game, away to Truro City, the Facilities Manager told me that one game at Truro just about wipes out their profit for the season, Truro have that expenditure for 21 league games. Players in the South East are usually a lot lower paid than those playing for clubs further afield, Truro have a problem attracting the players of similar abilities because of the travel, South East clubs have them almost queueing at the door hoping to get a game in the shop window. Other clubs may have slightly lower attendances when the Champions League games are on but they make up for that with so many local derbies, Dartford were in our league last season, they had a coach for Truro, usually they have a double decker bus, team downstairs, supporters on top, what the supporters pay, pays for the bus or a large chunk towards it. Unlike Truro few clubs are situated on top of a hill on the outskirts of town, surrounded by housing they have that seven day bar taking revenue and fundraising organisation, something that could return to Treyew Road. Without supporters volunteering no club can survive on gates alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOUNTAINEER Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Lowest 181, how are other clubs surviving on such low attendences in the Conference? It's rather strange Richard. Boreham Wood are currently 3rd in Truro's league and their attendance was 242! The previous posting was replying to these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldeneye Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 It's also having the population to make use of a club's facilities. Truro has a population of around 18,000, Boreham Wood has 30,000, Maidenhead 78,000. Mountaineer can probably tell us if any towns or cities in the Conference South has a lower population than Truro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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