Askey admits Truro need to improve quickly

John Askey's side are waiting for their first point and goal this season

Truro City boss John Askey fears a long season of struggle ahead if his side produce repeats of their performance against Tamworth.

The Tinners suffered a 2-0 defeat to leave them goalless, pointless and bottom of the National League table after three games.

The damage was done by two Tamworth goals in two first-half minutes and Askey told BBC Radio Cornwall: "[It was a] poor performance. They outfought us, out-battled us. It's tough at the moment. It's going to be a long season if we put performances in like that.

"We've got to improve and improve quickly. We were too easily beaten. I don't want to be too down on them but it was hard to get away from the performance."

Truro have found it difficult adapting to life a level up in the opening weeks of their first season in the fifth tier, after winning the National League South last season.

The 2-0 loss at Tamworth followed defeats against York City and Wealdstone by the same scoreline.

Askey said: "I don't think it's a lack of effort or commitment. We've just got to adjust to the league and we've got to think quicker.

"Get back into positions, be more aggressive, with and without the ball. Time will tell whether whether we can bridge a gap or not."