ToreSF Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2600954,00.html Great news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 If NA picks him. Where would you play him ? Seems unfair to drop Puncheon currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.comsaint Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 Adkins says he's giving a few fringe players/those returning to fitness a game. Puncheon will therefore probably make way. The games are coming thick & fast now, so no big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 If NA picks him. Where would you play him ? Seems unfair to drop Puncheon currently. I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be dropping. Keep Puncheon fresh for Burnley and it gives Chaplow valuable playing time, win win i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 Not sure why this isn't in the build up thread. Puncheon out, Chaplow in. Sure there will be multiple changes for Tuesday night. De Ridder/Harding/Chaplow/Hammond/Lee/Jaidi will probably all start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToreSF Posted 6 February, 2012 Author Share Posted 6 February, 2012 As it seems to be a connection between Chaplows absence and our drop in form, I would make way for him in the starting line up. Although Punch is a more gifted player, I think Chaplow is more important considering all variables that come into play during a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 Not sure why this isn't in the build up thread. It is (also) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 Drop/rest Lallana for Chaplow and give Puncheon another hour or so as he's still trying to get fully match fit himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 Right wing - he has been fantastic there earlier in the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norwaysaint Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 Chaplow was on good form when he got injured, but he's been built up a bit too much in his absence, which we've always done (we did it with Oakley and Prutton a lot). It'll be good to have him back, on a good day he can make the difference, but don't turn on him too fast if he's not all you've built him up to be in your head. He's had patches of mediocrity in the past too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 Chaplow was on good form when he got injured, but he's been built up a bit too much in his absence, which we've always done (we did it with Oakley and Prutton a lot). It'll be good to have him back, on a good day he can make the difference, but don't turn on him too fast if he's not all you've built him up to be in your head. He's had patches of mediocrity in the past too. This. He gives his all and helps drive the team on from midfield but he's not some genius whose going to run games for us. He was in the form of his life before he got injured but I'd be surprised if he replicates that again. Still, a very useful player to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 Chaplow was on good form when he got injured, but he's been built up a bit too much in his absence, which we've always done (we did it with Oakley and Prutton a lot). It'll be good to have him back, on a good day he can make the difference, but don't turn on him too fast if he's not all you've built him up to be in your head. He's had patches of mediocrity in the past too. Hah thought I was the only one who thought that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100%Red&White Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 This is good news. As we unleash the 'Essex Strikeforce - BillyRicky' on Burnley Saturday, bung in Chappers and it'll be 'BillyRickyDickie'. And he's doing, very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plonko Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 Great news. Our current dip in form started when Chappers got injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey_saint Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 Oh thank God/Allah/Budda/Yewah for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Thomas Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 Fantastic news, we've missed Chaplow's energy in hassling players and bursts into the box to meet crosses and passes so badly! I can't wait to see him back fully fit and in the league soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 Was just about to post a fair few others have above. Chaplow was on a decent little run for us before he got injured, but his impact and ability is being massively over played on here. How many games has he actually even played this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 How many games has he actually even played this year? In the league, 8 starts and 7 sub appearances. Also 2 starts in the Carling Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 Was just about to post a fair few others have above. Chaplow was on a decent little run for us before he got injured, but his impact and ability is being massively over played on here. How many games has he actually even played this year? Don't think anyone would say he is anything more than neat and tidy on the ball to be fair. It is his energy in closing down opponents, and making runs into space that we miss. He creates so much space for others by doing this it makes everyone better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 Don't think anyone would say he is anything more than neat and tidy on the ball to be fair. It is his energy in closing down opponents' date=' and making runs into space that we miss. He creates so much space for others by doing this it makes everyone better.[/quote'] I'm well aware of what he does. I think some of the reaction to him being back from injury and the constant posts about him on here show how much some posters get carried away. He's a decent player who works hard and gets into the box from midfield which we've been missing. Let's not get carried away expecting something that isn't really there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 In the league, 8 starts and 7 sub appearances. Also 2 starts in the Carling Cup. and one of the starts lasted all of 5 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 I'm well aware of what he does. I think some of the reaction to him being back from injury and the constant posts about him on here show how much some posters get carried away. He's a decent player who works hard and gets into the box from midfield which we've been missing. Let's not get carried away expecting something that isn't really there. Where have people been getting carried away? Vast majority of the reaction is people looking forward to him bringing the attributes you've mentioned above yourself. However, I do agree that his return alone doesn't make everything ok again, but it is a big help when no-one else in the squad can replicate what he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 In the league, 8 starts and 7 sub appearances. Also 2 starts in the Carling Cup. Cheers MLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 (edited) Chaplows closing down play was really effective, he broke down the opposition we would intercept and a chance was created, we need him back in asap. Edited 6 February, 2012 by Fan The Flames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 Cheers MLG How dare you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 This is good news. As we unleash the 'Essex Strikeforce - BillyRicky' on Burnley Saturday, bung in Chappers and it'll be 'BillyRickyDickie'. And he's doing, very well. And he ain't a bloomin' thicky ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 With Chaplow back i feel we might have turned the corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToreSF Posted 6 February, 2012 Author Share Posted 6 February, 2012 In the 15 league games Richard Chaplow has appeared in this season, Southampton have won 66% of them: P15 W10 D3 L2 The win percentage for Saints without Chaplow, in comparison, is 26.6% All according to @saintsstats: https://twitter.com/#!/SaintsStats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 It's good that Chappers will get some pitch time and welcome back. Only doubt now is Pardew, he's been missing for quite a few weeks now and it's beginning to show so will be good to get him back in the squad soon. Surely one of Mr Cortese's smartest moves was to send him on loan to Newcastle to get match experience but he's being wasted up there with an under-achieving PL team, so come on Nicole after your reversal on Puncheon, swallow your pride and find another olive branch. Guess who's feeling like a first class tit right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 You? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester Red Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 I wouldn't be too hard on yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 How dare you Not taking it as a compliment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 This is good news. As we unleash the 'Essex Strikeforce - BillyRicky' on Burnley Saturday, bung in Chappers and it'll be 'BillyRickyDickie'. And he's doing, very well. And he ain't a bloomin' thicky ... So how are we gonna get the Northam signing this then...? :tongue-in-cheek-thingy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoVANVENEEg&feature=related "Billy's Sharp'n'Tricky Lambo takes the Mickey Chapper's always Sicky They're BillyRickyDickie and they're doing very well" ...maybe you had to be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 Bring him on for the last 20. Save him for Saturday.... We need him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 6 February, 2012 Share Posted 6 February, 2012 Bring him on for the last 20. Save him for Saturday.... We need him. And play him on Saturday instead of...? I wouldn't drop Puncheon atm and a midfield of Lallana, Puncheon, Cork and Schneiderlin is working well. Chaplow should start against Millwall to build him up to fight for a place again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 7 February, 2012 Share Posted 7 February, 2012 It's great he's back, although whether he will be firing on all cylinders tomorrow evening remains to be seen. Adkins seems to think he's ready and of course so does Chappers. I hope he's played central with Cork as I would like to see a much more progressive and faster breaking midfield in the first half to link with Lee and I assume Guly (although I would select Sharp if he was available). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 7 February, 2012 Share Posted 7 February, 2012 So how are we gonna get the Northam signing this then...? :tongue-in-cheek-thingy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoVANVENEEg&feature=related "Billy's Sharp'n'Tricky Lambo takes the Mickey Chapper's always Sicky They're BillyRickyDickie and they're doing very well" ...maybe you had to be there! Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 7 February, 2012 Share Posted 7 February, 2012 .Although I expect Lambert and Lee to be up front, we have had cup games earier in the season with Lallana on the bench to start so why not start with both Chaplow and Puncheon? It might be the chance to give Luke Shaw his debut game (as Fox is suspended) and we have already seen Reeves and Ward Prowse in action. Can't do much else with the back line - unless Jaidi gets a game instead of Fonte / Martin .. NA has said the Cup is not a priority but everyone has to gets game sometime, and at least it doesn't endanger three points...so let's see what the "B Team " can do ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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