Tyler Harvey: Key to Truro City's Ambitions This Season
John Askey wants no mystery about Truro City’s ambitions this season. For the manager, a lot of it comes down to one man: Tyler Harvey.
The 31-year-old striker opened Truro’s National League South campaign with the first goal of the season in a 2-0 win over Maidenhead United last Saturday, a finish that felt as much like a reminder as a restart. This is what he does when his body lets him.
Two seasons ago, Harvey was the spearhead of Truro’s surge. Twenty-five league goals, a title, and promotion to the National League in 2024-25 – he was the difference-maker as the Cornish club climbed from the seventh tier to a historic first campaign in the fifth.
Last year, that story stalled. Injuries bit hard. Harvey managed just five goals in 25 appearances as Truro’s step up ended in relegation back to National League South.
“Tyler, for the majority of the season last season wasn’t properly fit,” Askey told BBC Radio Cornwall. There was no attempt to dress it up. Truro’s cutting edge had been dulled.
The manager’s wish for this year is simple and urgent.
“We’re just hoping that he can stay fit for all the season because he does make a difference to us,” Askey said. “He’s proven time and time again in this league that he can get goals which are going to be vital for us.”
Harvey’s influence at Truro stretches beyond the penalty area. A former Plymouth Argyle youngster, he has grown with the club through its rise, his experience and nous now as valuable as his finishing.
Askey is adamant that it is the complete package that makes Harvey so important.
“He’s got a good football brain,” the manager said, looking ahead to Saturday’s trip to Chelmsford City. “Not only does he get goals, he creates chances for other people as well and when he’s on full form he makes a big difference to us.”
That leaves Truro with a clear task: protect their talisman.
“We just have to manage his injuries and hopefully he’ll play the majority of the games,” Askey added.
If they can keep Harvey on the pitch, Truro know exactly what kind of season they could be talking about next spring.
