Martin joins Porstewart FC on professional contract
Jake Martin, 19, has signed a professional contract with Porstewart FC after making a positive impression since joining the club from Limavady United in the summer.
PORTSTEWART FC have moved to secure the future of one of their promising young talents, 19-year-old Jake Martin, signing a professional contract with the club.
Martin arrived at the R KINGS Competition Stadium in the summer, joining from Premiership outfit Limavady United. Martin has already made a positive impression since making the move to the North Coast.
His ability, creativity, and willingness t take on opposition has caught the eye of manager David McDaid, who has been impressed with what he has seen since Jake’s arrival.
His performance’s have been rewarded with a professional deal, creating another significant step in the midfielder’s development and underlining the club’s confidence in his potential. McDaid was delighted to see Martin commit his footballing future with Portstewart, highlighting the qualities he has brought to the squad since joining in the summer.
“I'm delighted for Jake to get his professional contract. He's only 19 and since coming in from Limavady in the summer he's been fantastic for us.
“He's got unbelievable natural ability, can go past players, create chances and bring that bit of excitement to a game. He's the type of player supporters love watching because you never quite know what he's going to do next.
“For us to offer him a professional deal so early in the season shows how highly we rate him. The exciting thing for me is that there's still room for improvement and so much more to come from him.
“He's nowhere near the finished article, and I genuinely believe he's got a really bright future ahead of him,” said McDaid.
The Portstewart manager also highlighted how Limavady manager Paul Owens helped Martin make the transition to the Seahawks. “Paul Owens also deserves a mention because he played a big part in Jake coming to us in the summer.
“He was brilliant to deal with throughout, and I think it's important to have those good relationships between clubs, especially when it comes to helping young players progress. “
Since joining the club during Portstewart’s National Conference League campaign, Martin has already amassed a total of 14 appearances, and seven goals across all competitions, three of which are in the League and two in the League Cup.