'He's been really impressive' - York City boss Scott Lindsey salutes on-loan Stevenage forward Jovan Malcolm
York City loanee Jovan Malcolm has drawn praise from Minstermen boss Scott Lindsey
York City boss Scott Lindsey saluted the influence of impact substitute Jovan Malcolm after his side’s 3-0 win over Gillingham.
The 23-year-old joined the Minstermen on loan from Stevenage in the summer transfer window and was not widely lauded as a coup.
Sections of the fanbase had reservations over his goal record, with the forward having scored just twice across the entirety of the 2025/26 campaign.
Doubts over the West Bromwich Albion academy product, however, have quickly been laid to rest by his promising start to life in North Yorkshire.
He scored his third goal in York colours against Gillingham on Saturday (September 26), stepping off the bench and rifling home a low drive from distance.
Scott Lindsey on Jovan Malcolm
Lindsey said: “He was class when he came on, powerful, strikes the ball so well. I mean, his goal must have been not far off 25 yards out and then he had another shot later on, didn't he, where the ‘keeper made a good save.
"Supporters are going to have an opinion on every player that we sign on that, I understand that. But yes, I think he's been brilliant for us, hasn't he? He just offers a difference up there, a little bit of physicality. I felt it was probably needed in that time of the game and I thought he was brilliant when he came on.”
‘Finishes the action’
Gillingham struggled to keep a lid on Malcolm, who was at the heart of most late attacks launched by York.
Each of his league appearances for the Minstermen have been made as a substitute, but he is certainly staking a claim for a more prominent role in Lindsey’s squad.
The York boss said: "[He is a] powerful kid, can run, can press, can hold the ball, can turn, spin. He finishes the action really well. He's been really impressive, I've really liked and enjoyed working with him.”