Either in a match day programme or on RadOx, after MN returned from Macclesfield, mentioned he had a chest infection that had to be cleared up. Whatever his ailment, obviously I hope the young man recovers soon and can continue to progress football wise at the club.Injured I believe.
Faz also stated that at the recent Manir Club Meeting .Out for the season - was either in the OM or mentioned on Ifollow.
Go back a couple of seasons before he was sold to BC, Callum O’dowda was often “pushed off the ball”.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...?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.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 he shows lots of promise he didnt look remotely out of place in the few minutes he had against charlton
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.
Slowly read my reply again and digest same.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 !
I've said already Napa didn't make the bench through injury. You ignoring things that don't fit your agenda again?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.
TBH he’s never really impressed me, he’s small and not strikingly skilful, though he can show great determination. Really hope I’m wrongThis 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.
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?
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?