Imps forward Makama has ‘crazy’ potential – Skubala
Jovon Makama’s hat-trick against Bristol Rovers was a glimpse of the Lincoln City forward’s “crazy” potential, according to boss Michael Skubala.
The 21-year-old netted his first professional treble in Saturday’s 5-0 League One thrashing of Bristol Rovers.
He broke the deadlock before the break and scored the Imps’ final two goals to complete what Skubala described as a “special performance”.
“When I came into the building 18 months ago, I said this kid has got talent, you are just going to have to wait for it,” he told BBC Radio Lincolnshire.
“But when he does it, and gets it right like today, you can see his technical quality, his power, his physicality and everything he has got.”
The hat-trick took Makama’s goal tally to 11 in what has been a breakout season, having managed a total of four goals in the previous two campaigns after his debut in August 2022.
Makama showed great strength and composure for his first two goals on Saturday, driving into the box before beating Rovers goalkeeper Jed Wallace with fierce finishes, while his third was a well-placed effort into the bottom corner after the visitors failed to clear a corner.
“The goals were magnificent,” Skubala added.
“He absolutely destroyed their left side and just looked so good today. But I still think he has more to improve and think he can get better, and that’s the crazy bit.
“His challenge is to make sure he keeps pushing and keeps making the most of the potential we all think he has. Today, he was just unplayable.”
Danny Cowley’s tenure at Sincil Bank is still thought of very highly and there is no surprise given that his great achievement still benefits Lincoln City today.
After promotion back into the EFL with a thumping National League campaign and simultaneous FA Cup heroics, Cowley took Lincoln even further.
Lincoln claimed the EFL Trophy in their first season back in the 92, with Elliott Woodhouse scoring the only goal in a Wembley Stadium final win over Shrewsbury Town to seal the Imps’ first piece of cup silverware.
At the end of the following campaign, Cowley had managed to surpass the other great achievements he notched at the LNER Stadium and led City to promotion back into the third tier.
Lincoln City’s promotion to League One was a stellar achievement
After the title-winning National League season two years prior, Lincoln sealed the League Two title by six points. They ended the term nine points clear of the play-off places and secured automation promotion in style.
While the EFL Trophy success was a highlight for Cowley, much like the FA Cup glory of historically reaching the quarter-finals as a non-league club and the National League title win, being crowned League Two champions stood head and shoulders above the rest.
Danny Cowley is remembered fondly at Lincoln City
Danny Cowley and his brother Nicky are remembered in the fondest way by Lincoln supporters for the results, trophies, promotions, and culture that they brought to Sincil Bank.
Their promotion into League One paved the way for the Imps to become a solid third-tier side. They have been under no threat of relegation over recent years and, instead, have been looking up.
