Argyle welcome four new Academy recruits

At our recent first-team game against Bristol City, we welcomed four new recruits to the Argyle Academy. 

Joseph McGaw, Elliot Coles, Jovan Wamani (all pictured) and Luca Kirby (not pictured) stepped onto the Home Park pitch ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match on Easter Monday. 

McGaw (Under-10s) is our first Academy signing from our recently launched Emerging Talent Centre. He had previously played Grassroots Football at Torquay Academy. 

Coles (Under-11s) progressed from our partner club, Chivenor Soccer, based in North Devon. Elliot is an exciting attacking talent, known for his exceptional dribbling skills. Everyone at the Academy is excited to continue supporting Elliot's development.  

Wamani (Under-14s) is a strong, athletic and calm defender with superb quality in possession. Our local scouts identified Jovan as a fantastic talent, with the attributes required to be an Academy player.  

Kirby (Under-9s) is an aspiring goalkeeper hoping to follow in the footsteps of Michael Cooper. Signed from our North Devon Centre of Excellence and Southgate Grassroots Club, Luca has already been involved in our pathway and now progresses into the Academy. 

Adam Hayman, Head of Academy Recruitment, said: "I'm a delighted to welcome all four boys into the Academy. All four boys reside from a different part of our catchment area, South Devon, Cornwall, North Devon and South Somerset.  

“This shows the length, breadth, and fantastic work of our Talent ID & Recruitment department, along with the terrific work of our pathway and partner clubs. 

“Special mentions go to Liam Bryant, Joe Broad, Michael Hawes, Neil Last, Jordan Bushell and Paul Rowe for their excellent work in this recent batch of new Academy signings." 

Welcome to the Argyle Academy, lads!