Boss John Askey hailed the unwavering support of Truro City’s supporters after their mammoth trip to Carlisle ended in a 3-0 defeat. 

Travelling 440 miles each way to Brunton Park, the Tinners and their fans, which totalled 78 and the best in terms of numbers to visit Cumbria this season, created an English football record for the longest distance covered for a league fixture. 

Despite being placed on an open terrace after a change in area for away fans earlier in the week – although Carlisle did offer free food and drink to City fans, which was a magnificent gesture – those making the trip from Cornwall were loud, proud and backed their charges from first minute until last. 

And this incredible level of commitment and support was not lost on Askey, when speaking to the media at full time. 

“I’ve said it before and this is the thing that makes Truro special as a club is that the supporters get behind the team no matter what,” Askey said at full-time. 

“I know last season we were very successful, so it was easy to get behind the players, but from what I know (the fans) never even moan and they appreciate what the players have done. 

“They carry on getting behind us and that will stand us in good stead when we are playing upcoming matches, both home and away.”