Academy welcome three new recruits
Argyle’s Home Park fixture, in the Sky Bet Championship against Preston North End, played host to the signings of three new recruits to the Argyle Academy.
Eddie Mitchell, Ollie Smith and Yago Corrales (left-to-right) stepped onto the pitch at the Theatre of Greens ahead of the match on Saturday, 26 October, hopefully a sign of their futures to come.
Mitchell is a centre-back joining our Under-13s side. The defender progressed through our Cornwall Elite Hub programme under Paul Rowe's guidance, as did forward Smith. Both will be part of our Under-14s squad.
Corrales is a winger based in Taunton and featured in our SuperCupNI squad over the summer, where the Young Pilgrims claimed a victory in the Globe Play-off in the final game of their trip. He was identified by our South Somerset Talent ID and Recruitment team of Michael Hawes and Dylan Fearn.
Head of Academy Recruitment Adam Hayman said: "These recent Academy signings highlight the strength of our pathway and the outstanding work of our scouting team. Eddie and Ollie have dedicated significant time to our respected Cornwall Elite Coaching Hub programme, and they've had prior experiences with the Academy in previous seasons.
“Their progress is a testament to how hard work and resilience can pay off when the timing is right. Special thanks go to Paul Rowe and our exceptional coaching team within the Cornwall Elite Coaching Hubs, who have played a key role in their development. Additionally, a big thank you to Truro School, where Ollie Smith has been well-supported by staff and their excellent football program, particularly Glynn Hooper and Rhys Sullivan.
“Yago was scouted by our South Somerset representative, Michael Hawes, during a district game. Michael has been invaluable in spotting talent from the area since joining the club. Credit also goes to Yago’s coach, Dylan Fearn, who has worked with him for six years, providing crucial support in his development journey."
Welcome to the Argyle Academy, lads!
