Truro City seal permanent deals for Matthews, Nunn and Colwell

Three more names are on the wall at Truro City Stadium. A defender who grew up in the Duchy and came through at Plymouth Argyle, a young midfielder fresh off two seasons in Italian football, and a right-back who knows exactly what this level asks of him. All three have put pen to paper, and all three want the same thing from the season ahead.

Truro City have confirmed the permanent signings of Jack Matthews, Jack Nunn and Lewis Colwell. Each has agreed an initial one-year deal at the Truro City Stadium, with a club option to extend beyond the end of the 2026/27 campaign.

📷Jack Matthews of Truro City during Truro City Training and team photo call at Truro City Stadium, Truro on 30 July 2026 (Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK)

A Cornish defender coming home

Jack Matthews was born and raised in Cornwall and cut his formative footballing teeth in Newquay before joining the academy ranks at Sky Bet League One outfit Plymouth Argyle.

In 2024, Jack made his Argyle debut in an FA Cup defeat to Leeds United. In the seasons since, he has had loan spells at Taunton Town and, most recently, Bath City.

“Pre-season has been a long four weeks so far, but I have proven to the Gaffer (John Askey) that I am ready for this level, and I can’t wait to get going,” Jack told trurocity.co.uk.

“I have had loans in and around this level and the level below but by being here permanently it can take my game to another level, by getting into the squad and playing as many games as I can.

“For a young defender, trying to play consistent games, you need a new challenge to grow as a player. I am looking forward to this challenge and I am excited.”

📷Jack Nunn of Truro City during Truro City Training and team photo call at Truro City Stadium, Truro on 30 July 2026 (Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK)

From Sardinia back to the South West

Jack Nunn has taken a less traditional route into the professional game. After progressing through the age groups at now Hellenic League side Mangotsfield United, he landed a dream move to Italian Serie A giants Cagliari in 2024, joining the Sardinian side’s under-20 team.

After two years in Italy, Jack has returned to these shores and becomes Truro’s fourth new addition of the summer.

“It is nice to finally get the deal done and get started,” he said.

“When you are without a club you never really know where you are going to end up and it is a bit of an anxious time. You can do individual training and wherever you go on trial, just do your absolute best at that particular time.

“And I’ve done that and joined a club that will be pushing to go straight back up and I want to be a part of it.”

📷Lewis Colwell of Truro City during Truro City Training and team photo call at Truro City Stadium, Truro on 30 July 2026 (Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK)

A familiar face at right-back

Lewis Colwell is a familiar figure in South West footballing circles after captaining Plymouth Argyle’s under-18 side and spending a decade at Home Park.

He left Argyle in 2024, signing for then National League South side Chippenham Town and featuring in matches against the Tinners in 2024/25, as John Askey’s side lifted the Step 2 title. Lewis left the Wiltshire club after their relegation to the Southern League Premier Division, and now adds competition for places at right-back ahead of 2026/27.

“I’ve been here for a few weeks, and I have settled in really well,” Lewis told trurocity.co.uk. “It isn’t easy to come into a new environment as a trialist but I have been welcomed and felt comfortable.

“I was at Chippenham for the last two seasons, coming off the back of 10 years at Argyle. I have been lucky to play over 50 games at this (National League South) level, so I feel that I know it well. I know a few of the players as I have played with and against some of the lads.

“I like to think that I am an old-fashioned right back as I can put myself about on the pitch. I can play left-back or wing-back and put a good delivery into the box, for strikers to score goals.”