Truro City's chairman Eric Perez has confirmed the club will remain a full-time professional side after suffering relegation to National League South. A last-gasp defeat by Yeovil Town on Good Friday sealed the Tinners' fate with four games to go. Boss John Askey labelled their return to the sixth tier after one season in the National League as 'embarrassing.' Perez wrote in a club statement on Truro's website, 'Relegation is not where we wanted to be, but it does not define who we are, or where we are going.' What excites me most, however, is what comes next. We are not stepping back, we are building forward. I want to be absolutely clear that we will continue as a full-time football club for the 2026-27 season. That decision reflects our ambition and our belief that we can, and will, compete at the highest level possible. We are committed to putting ourselves in the strongest position to return to the National League, and to do so with purpose and momentum. In their first match since relegation was confirmed, Truro City put in a battling performance to earn a point in a 1-1 draw with Forest Green Rovers. Askey told BBC Radio Cornwall after the match on Easter Monday, 'A really good performance. Tricky conditions, and on another occasion we would have picked up three points but that sums up our season.' The supporters have been brilliant, and it just shows where the club can go when you've been relegated and you're still getting over 2,000 fans. If we can keep improving next season then I'm sure we can get one or two more supporters through the gate - it's gradually building. Truro City's players have done really well, and it's just a shame we haven't made enough of the chances we created. The club will now focus on rebuilding and preparing for the new season, with the aim of returning to the National League as soon as possible. With the support of the fans and the commitment of the players and staff, Truro City is confident of achieving its goal. The future looks bright for the club, and everyone is excited to see what the new season will bring. Truro City's relegation may have been disappointing, but it has not dampened the spirits of the players, staff, or fans. The club is already looking forward to the new season, and is determined to make a swift return to the National League.