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Plymouth Argyle boss Derek Adams signs contract extension

Plymouth Argyle manager Derek Adams
Image: Derek Adams led Plymouth Argyle to the League Two play-off final in his first season

Plymouth Argyle boss Derek Adams has signed a contract extension at the Sky Bet League Two club until 2020.

The new deal replaces his current contract that was scheduled to expire at the end of the 2016/17 season.

The extension of the former Ross County boss' tenure comes just over a year after he joined the club in succession to John Sheridan.

In his debut season, Adams steered the Pilgrims to the Sky Bet League Two Play-off Final, taking the club to Wembley for only the second time in their history, but they were beaten 2-0 by AFC Wimbledon.

The club have been busy in this summer's transfer market in preparation for another promotion push, which begins with Saturday's visit of Luton Town to Home Park.

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Chairman James Brent told the club's official website: "I am delighted that the board and Derek have agreed an extension to his contract to 2020.

"Derek has already made a major contribution to Plymouth Argyle and the board believes he has much more to offer.

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"Much of what football clubs do is focused on the ‎current season and yet, to achieve sustainable success, we believe that plans need to be implemented for the medium-term, as well.

"Derek's contract extension to 2020 - when we and the rest of Plymouth will be celebrating the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower and the founding of modern America - will help enhance the club's focus on the medium and longer terms."

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