WITH Plymouth Argyle placing increasing emphasis on producing their own young talent for the first team, 19-year-old midfielder Will Jenkins Davies is hoping to get a chance to follow in the footsteps of academy graduates Michael Cooper and Adam Randell.
Argyle are making a multi-million-pound investment into the redevelopment of the Brickfields site in Devonport, which will become a new permanent home for the club's academy as a central part of the plans.
Cooper and Randell have gone on to play regularly for Argyle at senior level after coming through the youth ranks, while the likes of teenagers Freddie Issaka, Caleb Roberts and Jenkins Davies have all had some experience of first-team football.
Jenkins Davies has signed a new one-year deal after spending most of last season on loan to Torquay United in National League South and his aim is to be fighting for a place at Argyle next term.
He said: "It's brilliant, a proud moment being able to say I have got another contract here but the hard work starts now and I can't wait to get back (for pre-season)." Last season was the first for Jenkins Davies as a professional. It was a very challenging time for Torquay, who ended up in administration but were able to avoid relegation despite a sizeable points deduction.
Jenkins Davies said: "It was a club in a bit of turmoil, especially with administration and people coming and going, but I feel like it was a very valuable learning experience for me and we managed to stay up. I'm very happy for Torquay, and looking forward to the future at Argyle."
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