Truro City swoop to sign defender from League One side - Cornwall Live

Truro City have completed the loan signing of defender George Cooper from League One side Mansfield Town.

Gareth Davies and Daniel Clark Content Editor

17:06, 15 Jan 2026

Truro City have completed the loan signing of defender George Cooper from League One side Mansfield Town.

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The 23-year-old, who came through the ranks at Field Mill, has joined the Tinners on a deal that will last until the end of the 2025/26 season.

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Cooper made his professional bow for the Stags in the EFL Trophy during 2021/22, making two substitute appearances and starting in a home clash with Sheffield Wednesday.

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That same season Cooper joined National League North side Kettering Town on loan and this sabbatical away from Mansfield was repeated the following term too.

Back with the Stags, Cooper once again gained EFL Trophy experience, netting in a 2-1 loss against Burton Albion before further loans at Kidderminster Harriers and League of Ireland outfit Drogheda United.

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β€œI’ve been training a few times now with the lads and I’m really enjoying things at Truro and can’t wait to get going on the pitch,” Cooper told trurocity.co.uk.

β€œThere is a nice energy around the place and as an honest individual, playing at centre half, I love defending and I will always give my all. I’m looking forward to the fans seeing plenty of that.

β€œThis second half of the season is going to be a challenge and it is one I am looking forward to. There are plenty of games to be played and plenty of points up for grabs.

β€œWe have picked up some valuable points over Christmas and that is only going to add to the momentum built going into the new year.

β€œI can’t wait to be at the Truro City Stadium on Saturday, ready to go and help the team push on to stay up.”

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