ahead of the 2011–12 season, daley went on trial with league two side plymouth argyle. he signed for plymouth argyle on a permanent basis on 19 july 2011. on 6 august 2011, daley made his debut for the club in a 1–1 draw against shrewsbury town. on 30 august 2011, daley scored his first goal in senior football with a long-range effort against exeter city in the football league trophy. on 18 february 2012, daley scored his first league goal in a 4–0 win over accrington stanley.