Semi-professional Truro City sat in the Vanarama South, having never previously played at a higher standard of football in June 2023. But the arrival of hometown hero Perran Trevelyan marked a significant shift in fortunes as they blazed their way through the English football system to become the greatest club in the world over the... Continue Reading →
Cornish Crusade | Part 15 | Truro City In The Premier League
After 15 years in charge of Truro City, Perran Trevelyan had successfully led his hometown club all the way from the Vanarama South into the Premier League. The city of Truro enjoyed one of the wildest parties Cornwall had ever seen as cider, traditional ales and gin flowed freely among the fans and their footballing heroes.
Cornish Crusade | Part 14 | Wonderkid Quintet Gets Truro Firing
Truro City were beginning to feel very comfortable in the SkyBet Championship as, following two unsuccessful playoff campaigns, Perran Trevelyan and his exciting young squad prepared for a sixth season in the second tier of English football.
Cornish Crusade | Part 13 | A New Era At Truro City
Over the last 12 seasons, Truro City had risen from the Vanarama National League South to being one penalty kick away from the Premier League. Ultimately, a couple of missed penalties were their downfall, and they settled for a fifth season in the SkyBet Championship.
Cornish Crusade | Part 12 | Truro’s Club Record Finish Streak Ends
Truro City recorded an 11th successive club record high finish under local hero Perran Trevelyan as they finished 9th in the SkyBet Championship in 2034. But the summer looked set to be one of change as the manager looked to further strengthen his young squad.
Cornish Crusade | Part 11 | Celebrating A Decade Of Upsetting The Odds At Truro
Ten years ago, in 2023, the city of Truro was only really known for its traditional tin mining. Fast-forward to 2033 and the city's football team, Truro City FC, was one of the big talking points amongst national commentators and supporters. People across the UK were adopting the club as their second team as The Tinners continued to defy the odds.
Cornish Crusade | Part 10 | Truro City In The Championship
A fairy tale was well and truly coming to life in Cornwall as little Truro City earned their place in the second tier of English football for the first time. The club with comfortably the smallest budget in League One earned automatic promotion with a squad of promising youngsters
Cornish Crusade | Part 9 | Huge Record Sales Before Promotion Race
Local hero Perran Trevelyan had led Truro City to eight consecutive club record high finishes and a second cup competitions as they won the EFL Trophy in 2031. And he was keen to develop his young squad to build on last season's League One playoff place.
Cornish Crusade | Part 8 | Record Appearances Holder & Truro Head Back To Wembley
Truro City came close to a surprise playoff push in their first season in England's tier three. But a tricky summer looked to be in store as manager Perran Trevelyan looked to restore the youth in his squad.
Cornish Crusade | Part 6 | McAtee And Heskey Inspire Promotion Push
Cornwall's love of football was exploding as Truro City, the county's first-ever Football League club, survived with relative ease in their first season in League Two. Manager Perran Trevelyan now had to try and take his team to the next level to push towards the top half of the division.
