Truro must fight to stay in National League - Askey

John Askey has seen his side lose eight of their first 10 games in the National League

Truro City manager John Askey said his players have got to battle to maintain their National League status after another disappointing result.

The Tinners - who won National League South last season - were beaten 4-0 at National League North play-off winners Scunthorpe United.

The loss dropped Truro - who have now lost eight of their 10 games - to the bottom of the table.

"We've got to really fight now to maintain our status in this league for the supporters, and I don't think that was good enough," Askey told BBC Radio Cornwall after the defeat.

"For the people who made the journey today, I think we've got put up more of an effort. Some individuals do, but I thought one or two let themselves down today."

Askey's side failed to score for a third successive match and have only found the net in three games - their tally of six goals this season is the worst in the division.

"I never thought we were at the races, start to finish really," he said.

"We've got to do better, putting it mildly.

"All over the park, I just didn't think we were at it,and consequently, coming to places like this now - the likes of Carlisle, Scunthorpe and whatever - it's tough.

"If you don't set your stall out early on and stop opposition from playing first and foremost and earn the right to play, then you've got problems."