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Chris Willian travelled 914 miles (1,471km) on two manually-powered wheels from the county to see his team Truro City FC face Gateshead on Saturday.

The team drew with a 2-2 result, which 185 fans travelled to watch in what was the longest journey in English league football history.

Mr Willian said his journey "really was the work of a madman" when he was cycling late into the night with the darkness, wind and rain working against him.

He said: "I knew it would be a challenge, I knew it would be touch and go with the weather, and I thought: 'The opportunity's there, why not give it a go?'"

"First and foremost, I just wanted to be at the game, so I made sure I actually had booked the Friday off work so I could get there whatever."

Chris Willian talks about why he went on a less motorised journey

The Truro team had an eight-hour trip to the game

Mr Willian said that, when he arrived, he received a warm welcome from people who had been following his journey on social media.

He said: "I was just amazed at the reaction I got.

"By the time I got to the pub which is close to the ground I was completely blown away by the people who came up to give me a hug, handshake, congratulate me.

"I lost count the amount of people who came up and spoke to me, quite incredible actually."

Mr Willian added that it was "one of the best atmospheres I've seen in a game".

'The better team'
Fan Tim Ratcliffe, who made the journey from Mevgaissey, said the team "played very well" in the first half of the match.

He said: "Truro were by far the better team, they scored two great goals.

"It looked like we were finally going to get that illusive first win but it wasn't to be."

Mr Ratcliffe said the positive was that he did not have to make the trip again.

"Would I do it again? Probably not. But would I have missed it? Absolutely not."]]>
Chris Willian travelled 914 miles (1,471km) on two manually-powered wheels from the county to see his team Truro City FC face Gateshead on Saturday.

The team drew with a 2-2 result, which 185 fans travelled to watch in what was the longest journey in English league football history.

Mr Willian said his journey "really was the work of a madman" when he was cycling late into the night with the darkness, wind and rain working against him.

He said: "I knew it would be a challenge, I knew it would be touch and go with the weather, and I thought: 'The opportunity's there, why not give it a go?'"

"First and foremost, I just wanted to be at the game, so I made sure I actually had booked the Friday off work so I could get there whatever."

Chris Willian talks about why he went on a less motorised journey

The Truro team had an eight-hour trip to the game

Mr Willian said that, when he arrived, he received a warm welcome from people who had been following his journey on social media.

He said: "I was just amazed at the reaction I got.

"By the time I got to the pub which is close to the ground I was completely blown away by the people who came up to give me a hug, handshake, congratulate me.

"I lost count the amount of people who came up and spoke to me, quite incredible actually."

Mr Willian added that it was "one of the best atmospheres I've seen in a game".

'The better team'
Fan Tim Ratcliffe, who made the journey from Mevgaissey, said the team "played very well" in the first half of the match.

He said: "Truro were by far the better team, they scored two great goals.

"It looked like we were finally going to get that illusive first win but it wasn't to be."

Mr Ratcliffe said the positive was that he did not have to make the trip again.

"Would I do it again? Probably not. But would I have missed it? Absolutely not."]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=13822 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:34:51 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=13822
The 24-year-old, who moved to the Tinners in 2021 after being released by Exeter City, has agreed a full-time deal with the club.

He has been part of two promotion-winning sides, having also helping the club go up via the Southern Premier South play-offs in 2023.

Dean was a key member of the side that won the National League South title last season, making 41 appearances and scoring four goals, including the opener in a vital 2-1 win over Worthing.

"I love my football here and I play my best football here," Dean told the club website.

"You couldn't write it because at the start of the season everyone had us down and out. But somehow, we produced magical things on the pitch because we are a tight group that works hard for each other.

"At the end of the day, that's what has given us success and we pride ourselves on hard work.

"We run hard, compete and do the basics of football quite well. If you have those fundamentals, along with quality throughout the ranks, it is a good match."

Truro City full-back Tyler Love-Holmes has signed a new full-time contract at the National League side.

The 20-year-old made 20 appearances for the Tinners last season having joined in July from Saltash United after a successful trial.

The former Plymouth Argyle academy player is the second Truro player to sign new terms this week after Will Dean agreed a new contract on Tuesday.

“My dream has always been to test myself as much as possible and this has been my dream for ages, to go full-time,” Love-Holmes told the club website.

“Next season you will see a different side to me because I will always want to be out on the pitch.

"Going full-time will be a lot easier for some of the players because there were times last season when we would get back late from games, then have to go to work and then training.

"That will tire anyone out before you think about away trips on Tuesday nights. It doesn't help the cause, but now we will be able to get our bearings in a professional environment."]]>
The 24-year-old, who moved to the Tinners in 2021 after being released by Exeter City, has agreed a full-time deal with the club.

He has been part of two promotion-winning sides, having also helping the club go up via the Southern Premier South play-offs in 2023.

Dean was a key member of the side that won the National League South title last season, making 41 appearances and scoring four goals, including the opener in a vital 2-1 win over Worthing.

"I love my football here and I play my best football here," Dean told the club website.

"You couldn't write it because at the start of the season everyone had us down and out. But somehow, we produced magical things on the pitch because we are a tight group that works hard for each other.

"At the end of the day, that's what has given us success and we pride ourselves on hard work.

"We run hard, compete and do the basics of football quite well. If you have those fundamentals, along with quality throughout the ranks, it is a good match."

Truro City full-back Tyler Love-Holmes has signed a new full-time contract at the National League side.

The 20-year-old made 20 appearances for the Tinners last season having joined in July from Saltash United after a successful trial.

The former Plymouth Argyle academy player is the second Truro player to sign new terms this week after Will Dean agreed a new contract on Tuesday.

“My dream has always been to test myself as much as possible and this has been my dream for ages, to go full-time,” Love-Holmes told the club website.

“Next season you will see a different side to me because I will always want to be out on the pitch.

"Going full-time will be a lot easier for some of the players because there were times last season when we would get back late from games, then have to go to work and then training.

"That will tire anyone out before you think about away trips on Tuesday nights. It doesn't help the cause, but now we will be able to get our bearings in a professional environment."]]>