I interviewed Jake before the Hereford game and in a candid interview, has offered his thoughts on his playing career so far. Jake is the Club Captain and a position he is extremely proud to hold. He is the only Truro born player who actually lives in the City (Cody was born in Truro but lives in Penryn). Jake is the last remaining player who played in the 2007 Vase final at Wembley. He started his Truro career ten years ago after transferring from Falmouth Town. Jake has appeared for City 338 times (up to the Hereford game), scored 56 goals and has had what can only be described as a glittering non league career. At the tender age of 31, one would possibly consider retirement but Jake has his eye firmly on achieving 400 appearances for his favourite club. Perhaps one area of his game that put the breaks on achieving the 400 Club already is injury. Three seasons stand out when injury reduced Jake's appearances: 2007/08 - 30 apps, 2011/12 - 24 apps and 2013/14 just 15 apps. That said, Jake has always worked hard at recovery and with Ian Leigh's guidance has always bounced back.

If the fans were disappointed recently at being knocked out of the FA Cup, then Jake was doubly saddened as his last potential career honour quickly ebbed away yet again when we lost to Larkhall. He is determined next year to do better in this competition.

Jake's debut game for City was on 13th August 2005 in an away game at Wadebridge where we lost 4-1. Steve Massey who had just joined Truro from Falmouth Town, brought Jake to Truro along with several other Falmouth players.

Jake's first goal was on 17th September 2005 at home to Launceston in the FA Vase, where we won 3-1.

Other notable factoids include two appearances in goal for Budleigh Salterton, two appearances for Newquay, and whilst in his last season at Falmouth, was top goal scorer with 14 goals - pretty good for any centre forward but those goals came from his Right Back position! Jake has played in the Devon Youth Championships Under 18 level, but only featured as a sub for the Cornwall equivalent whilst playing at Falmouth Town. He has also played for the English Colleges on two occasions.

Name: Jake Ash
Twitter account :@jakeyash
Date of birth: 26th July 1983
Age:31
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 13 st 8 .lbs.
Place of birth: Truro.
Currently lives at: Truro.
Relationship? Married.
Education: First class honours degree in journalism at Exmouth Community College.
Occupation: Study Support Programme Manager at Penryn College, Falmouth University.
Car: VW Golf
Football position: Defender
Previous football clubs, in order: Budleigh Salterton, Falmouth Town and Truro City. Jake also played twice for Newquay to help out ex City striker Glynn Hooper when he was manager there.
Football achievements: FA Vase Winner in 2007. Five promotions in six years with Truro City, this feat still being a national record.
Most difficult team? Basingstoke Town in the Conference South.
Most difficult opponents: Sam Delano-Yorkeof Basingstoke Town ran rings round us. Victor Moses of Crystal Palace when they played us in a pre season friendly at Treyew Road.
Favourite Team? Truro City
Favourite Player? Eric Cantona.
Fave music: Old man music!
Which person would you most like to meet? Not a footballer! A golfer named Angel Jimenez and to play a round of golf with him.
Biggest influence in life? Mum and dad
Biggest influence in career? Mum and Dad.
What is your ambition at Truro City? Jake has pretty much done all the promotions possible with Truro City in his career, but he has his eye on achieving 400 appearances for his favourite club. A decent cup run has eluded him and to get to the First Round Proper would be a crowning achievement.
What brought you to Truro four years ago? The ambition shown by the club during the early years.
Interview by Steve Rogers. Stats by Ian Rennie