Malachi Napa

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Anyone seen or heard what’s going on with Napa? The scouse plum raved about him last season, yet he’s nowhere to be seen now
 
To my mind, this was the first evidence we had of Robinson shooting his mouth of before thinking. In the RO phone-In that he did on the Friday evening, after he’d been confirmed as manager, he spoke about Napa reminding him of Ademola Lookman, and for this sole reason he raved about him as our potential star player. He’d hardly seen the guy train let alone play matches but jumped to a conclusion. I thought at the time that it was heaping a lot of pressure on the young players shoulders. It soon became apparent he wasn’t really ready so he slipped out of first team contention and then was subsequently shipped out on loan. It’s good that Robinson has a lot of enthusiasm but sometimes he does need to reign it in a bit.
 
Good luck to him on his road to recovery, but I don't see him in KR's plans. Far too light weight, getting pushed off the ball. Didn't make any impression on loan in division 2, not even getting on the subs bench some games, in a bottom of division 2 side.
We need better if we are seriously to progress. He may be an Oxford lad, but there is no room for sentiment in the position we find ourselves in, both on and off the pitch.
 
Good luck to him on his road to recovery, but I don't see him in KR's plans. Far too light weight, getting pushed off the ball. Didn't make any impression on loan in division 2, not even getting on the subs bench some games, in a bottom of division 2 side.
We need better if we are seriously to progress. He may be an Oxford lad, but there is no room for sentiment in the position we find ourselves in, both on and off the pitch.
Go back a couple of seasons before he was sold to BC, Callum O’dowda was often “pushed off the ball”.
A good close season with decent training filled him out and the rest is history.
Good luck to Malachi.
 
Good luck to him on his road to recovery, but I don't see him in KR's plans. Far too light weight, getting pushed off the ball. Didn't make any impression on loan in division 2, not even getting on the subs bench some games, in a bottom of division 2 side.
We need better if we are seriously to progress. He may be an Oxford lad, but there is no room for sentiment in the position we find ourselves in, both on and off the pitch.
I think at least some of that time not on the bench was due to injury/illness (early stages of whatever virus he's had?) and perhaps being a club in crisis, the manager had higher priorities than blooding a young loanee winger for another club such as shoring up his defence...?
Reading the reports today suggests that he will have from now until pre-season to work on his fitness/bulking up once he gets over whatever this virus is that he's had, so I would imagine he will be in better shape to survive the rigours of L1
 
Good luck to him on his road to recovery, but I don't see him in KR's plans. Far too light weight, getting pushed off the ball. Didn't make any impression on loan in division 2, not even getting on the subs bench some games, in a bottom of division 2 side.
We need better if we are seriously to progress. He may be an Oxford lad, but there is no room for sentiment in the position we find ourselves in, both on and off the pitch.
The reason he wasn't on the subs bench is through injury he was injured from October to end of December.
 
I think he shows lots of promise he didnt look remotely out of place in the few minutes he had against charlton
 
I think he shows lots of promise he didnt look remotely out of place in the few minutes he had against charlton

Was that Charlton away when Ledson scores the late winner? If so, didn't he come on after 15/20 mins? He was superb that day and showed what he could be all about. If he can get fit over the summer and bulk out a bit, he could be a real asset next season.
 
Go back a couple of seasons before he was sold to BC, Callum O’dowda was often “pushed off the ball”.
A good close season with decent training filled him out and the rest is history.
Good luck to Malachi.

One is a championship player turning heads in the Premier league, Brighton, whilst the other couldn't hold down a place on bottom of division 2's bench.
I think he was sent on loan, as KR did say he needed game time. Unfortunately, even in Div 2 he didn't get it. The next place for game time would be a conference club, where he could secure himself a contract, finding his level.
 
One is a championship player turning heads in the Premier league, Brighton, whilst the other couldn't hold down a place on bottom of division 2's bench.
I think he was sent on loan, as KR did say he needed game time. Unfortunately, even in Div 2 he didn't get it. The next place for game time would be a conference club, where he could secure himself a contract, finding his level.
Slowly read my reply again and digest same.
I was referring to Callum O’Dowda two years before his transfer, NOT the more complete player he clearly he is this season,almost another two seasons later !
 
Slowly read my reply again and digest same.
I was referring to Callum O’Dowda two years before his transfer, NOT the more complete player he clearly he is this season,almost another two seasons later !


Even 2 years before, when he wasn't the complete article, Callum O'Dowda showed that he had great skill and talent, and could play at a much higher level. He went from Division 1 up to Championship. Napa, went to gain game time at a lower league, to a team who were bottom and couldn't make the bench.
I simply think we need a better quality of player if we are serious about progressing. We do have prospects in the U 18's and U23's. Armani little is one that sticks out for me. Against Spurs he had a great game.
 
Malachi Napa looked outstanding. Many people (including me) were disappointed when he went out on loan.
 
Even 2 years before, when he wasn't the complete article, Callum O'Dowda showed that he had great skill and talent, and could play at a much higher level. He went from Division 1 up to Championship. Napa, went to gain game time at a lower league, to a team who were bottom and couldn't make the bench.
I simply think we need a better quality of player if we are serious about progressing. We do have prospects in the U 18's and U23's. Armani little is one that sticks out for me. Against Spurs he had a great game.
I've said already Napa didn't make the bench through injury. You ignoring things that don't fit your agenda again?
 
Malachi Napa looked outstanding. Many people (including me) were disappointed when he went out on loan.

This is something we have to be careful of. Napa has potential but can we call him ‘outstanding’ yet? I wouldn’t say so.

I do forget that he only 19 and not all players develop at the same rate so he does have time which is exactly how COD developed. Napa needs to fill out a bit – he’s quick and skilful, but slight. He’s never going to be a tall, bulky player but he does need to develop the physicality to wriggle out of situations, draw fouls and pressure players in order to make a difference.

Good to know that he’s over the virus and can start looking ahead to next season too.
 
This is something we have to be careful of. Napa has potential but can we call him ‘outstanding’ yet? I wouldn’t say so.

I do forget that he only 19 and not all players develop at the same rate so he does have time which is exactly how COD developed. Napa needs to fill out a bit – he’s quick and skilful, but slight. He’s never going to be a tall, bulky player but he does need to develop the physicality to wriggle out of situations, draw fouls and pressure players in order to make a difference.

Good to know that he’s over the virus and can start looking ahead to next season too.
TBH he’s never really impressed me, he’s small and not strikingly skilful, though he can show great determination. Really hope I’m wrong
 
This is something we have to be careful of. Napa has potential but can we call him ‘outstanding’ yet? I wouldn’t say so.

I do forget that he only 19 and not all players develop at the same rate so he does have time which is exactly how COD developed. Napa needs to fill out a bit – he’s quick and skilful, but slight. He’s never going to be a tall, bulky player but he does need to develop the physicality to wriggle out of situations, draw fouls and pressure players in order to make a difference.

Good to know that he’s over the virus and can start looking ahead to next season too.


I thought he was in his early 20's. Well therefore I kind of take some of my summary back, as he has time to get to what you've mentioned above. Bulk up especially, and he could well make the grade. He still needs game time though, until he gets the opportunity when it comes along.
 
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I thought he was in his early 20's. Well therefore I kind of take some of my summary back, as he has time to get to what you've mentioned above. Bulk up especially, and he could well make the grade. He still needs game time though, until he gets the opportunity when it comes along.


Such strong opinions, with out checking the most basic facts... Wow!

Perhaps in future we might get an informed opinion rather than the nonsense expressed repeatedly on this thread?
 
Worth pointing out that O'Dowda had his 'breakthrough' season when he was 20/21. Even during that season his form was a bit up and down at times. Prior to that he was frequently written off as being too weak or not good enough. Napa is still not even 20, so let's give him a chance. He could go on to be a really useful player next season.
 
Not to any of your
Such strong opinions, with out checking the most basic facts... Wow!

Perhaps in future we might get an informed opinion rather than the nonsense expressed repeatedly on this thread?


Not to your posts mate. You're ignored.?
We left such archaic, childish responses in the dark ages, well most of us.
I bet you only joined the forum to make yourself look a prat.
 
Once he's got over his illness (sounds serious) then a quick close season steroid cycle should bulk him up
 
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