Earlier today Walsall Football Club revealed that young striker Jordan Murphy had become the latest player to put pen-to-paper on a new one-year contract with the club, following the news Jordan spoke to the club's official website to discuss his new deal.
Speaking to Saddlers.co.uk, Jordan said; “I’m really looking forward to next season and can’t wait to get started.
“The way I finished off last year, winning the Walsall Senior Cup Final for the under-21s, making my first-team debut and going out on loan as well. It’s all been an amazing experience and I can’t wait to kick on with my progression and have an even better season than I have this year.
“My loan spell with Worcester City was incredible. It was the perfect time for me to go out and get games but to go on that FA Cup run and gain that experience was very special. It has really stood me in good stead.
“My career has moved so quickly! Thinking about this time last year, I was looking at going to University. Now, there’s nowhere else I’d rather be than here playing football.
“I went on a nice little run of scoring goals towards the end of last season for the reserves, including a couple here in the Senior Cup Final. I’m now looking to do the same but not only for the development squad but also for the first-team.
“The loan did its job and it was a massive confidence boost when the Gaffer decided to keep me here with the group rather than send me out again. It was reassuring to know that I wasn’t just being sent out [on loan] for the sake of it and there was intent for me to come back and play. That definitely made me a better player.
“I have to be pushing for a place in the first-team next year. I know I’m only young but I’m hungry for it and I want to be playing here regularly and scoring goals.
“Everyone gets a chance here and they know if they perform they’ll be rewarded. There’s a great team spirit, everyone wants each other to do well.
“I’ve been with the lads for almost a year and I know what we’re capable of. Everyone starts on 0 points come August and I think we should be eyeing a top six spot for sure.”