St Chalet Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 (edited) As a few others have noted it seems a bit unfair to lump Chaplow's departure in with a player who had less game time than Ali Dia. At £50k Chaplow was a model professional, became a key part of our winning team mentality and put in some stirling performances that contributed to our back to back promotions. Good luck for the future Chappers. Edited 12 July, 2013 by St Chalet
Nigel=God-Poyet=Sod Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 Hear, hear. Two spells with us and has always given his all on the pitch and really was a vital member of our team in both League One and the first half of the Championship season before his injury. His goal against United in the cup will always remembered by me. Good luck to him, wherever he goes next.
sentry Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 Best value player we had in the last 3 years maybe. Always put in a good shift and not just that but also a talented footballer and seemed to be a good bloke. Best of luck for the rest of his career!
S-Clarke Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 Always been a fan of Chaplow. Felt it was a bit of a coup when we signed him in mid-table of L1. Had a bit of a rubbish time at PNE, but that was because of the clown of a manger they had - not down to him as a player. I'll never forget that period between September > November in the championship, he was unplayable and won a fair share of games for us in that time frame. An excellent box to box midfielder and a decent bloke to boot. He will be a brilliant signing for Millwall if they get him.
Gorgiesaint Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 Totally agree, Chaplow has been a model professional around the club and put in some fantastic performances as we rose from L1 through the Championship. Can only wish him the best with his new club, whoever that is. Whoever he goes on to play for, they'll have a great midfielder in their ranks. Amazing that we got him for £50k!
RonManager Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 'He played for us twice, He played for us twiii-iiice, Richard Chaplow, He played for us twice.'
Special K Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 Chaplow was terrific for us and seems like a real top fella too.would have liked him to be a part of this season but it is not to be. Cracking player who will do very well at millwall. Good luck chappers.
SNSUN Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 My missus is gutted, she had a soft spot for Chaplow. Called him Chappers. It sparked when I took her to see Saints play in League One - I forget who we played now, but Chaplow played on the left and was exceptional. I think he got MOTM. She always hoped that one day he'd join Norwich. She's weird. She also fancies David Bentley. Of all the players in the depths of our squad last season, of all the lower league players that suddenly found themselves part of a Premier League team, the one I wouldn't have been too concerned about getting game time was Chaplow. He always gives his all, and is far from being a poor player. Millwall, or whoever gets him, will have a good little player on their hands.
Lazlo78 Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 I'll never forget that period between September > November in the championship, he was unplayable and won a fair share of games for us in that time frame. I remember that too. Morgan, Cork, Hammond and Chaplow were fighting for those two spots in central midfield, but his amazing run of games came on the right wing AFAIR. Man Utd goal was a real beauty too!
wightman35 Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 Richard Chaplow for £50k must be one of our best buys of all time. Loved his commitment to the team whenever he played and the qualities he brought to the side. Good luck in your future career RC!
Latheal Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 Just a proper professional footballer, made the most out of his talent and was appreciated by fans and players a like. Always gave his all, had more quality than people gave him credit for and was obviously a team player. Even more respect for him now he's cancelled his contract with the club when he could have sat it out. Just a football player who wants to play. The game needs more like him. Tweets what he wants on twitter too. Top guy, wish all the best. P.S. please don't score against us like everybody else who leaves this club does.
Wiggles31 Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 Amazing midfielder for us. His first goal (the volley) against Peterborough will stay on the memory. Lovely guy and wish him all the best.
ART Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 Will always remember Chaplow with great affection. As previousdly said he is a model professional and hesrt and soul of the squad during his time at the club. Wish him the very best for the future and look forward to him playing well at Millwall.
SaintSparky Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 He has been fantastic for Saints and will do a top job for his new club. Many thanks and all the best Chappers.
Reib80 Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 Someone should send the link of this thread to him on Twitter (if he hasn't already seen it) to show how much appreciation we have for him
mulletsaint Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 As a few others have noted it seems a bit unfair to lump Chaplow's departure in with a player who had less game time than Ali Dia. At £50k Chaplow was a model professional, became a key part of our winning team mentality and put in some stirling performances that contributed to our back to back promotions. Good luck for the future Chappers. Here, here. Had nice things to say on Twitter today by all accounts.
saint si Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 Key member of our back-to-back promotion squads. In all the excitement of signing world class players at £10m a piece, just remember we have the likes of Chappers to thank for some incredibly enjoyable seasons, and for taking us back to the top flight.
Sour Mash Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 Why is Chaplow getting way more praise than someone like Richardson who contributed far more to the club?
ringwood Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 Chappers, great guy, was really pleased when he joined for the 2nd time, wish him all the best with his career, obviously a guy who loves the game and just wants to play rather than warm a bench thanks Chappers
Saint Garrett Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 Why is Chaplow getting way more praise than someone like Richardson who contributed far more to the club? Did he !? arguable....
Sour Mash Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 Did he !? arguable.... In my opinion yes, but for the sake of argument, lets say they had an equal impact - still don't get the over reaction to Chaplow.
shurlock Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 Why is Chaplow getting way more praise than someone like Richardson who contributed far more to the club? Agree - and Richardson made his impact came when it mattered most i.e. when we were in the championship.
Sour Mash Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 Agree - and Richardson made his impact came when it mattered most i.e. when we were in the championship. I thought Richardson's contribution in the Championship was great, glad it wasn't just me.
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 Good lad and we were pleased to get him when we did but the club "outgrew him". Horrible as that sounds it is modern football. I followed him on Twitter and he seems a A1 bloke so thanks and good luck to him. Salt of the earth.
LuckyNumber7 Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 One of my favourite players during our time in the lower leagues, whilst the club progresses it is sad we have to say goodbye to players like Chappie. If it wasn't for that injury at Bristol City and he had maintained his form he could easily have been our player of the season in the Championship. Thanks and all the best in your future career!
ottery st mary Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 Well done Chappers....Good luck in the future.. Did Saints proud.. COYS
rshephard3 Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 Why is Chaplow getting way more praise than someone like Richardson who contributed far more to the club? Or Hammond. Chaplow is loved for running around a lot and 'getting into players' without ever actually being particularly impressive with the ball. IMHO.
mulletsaint Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 I thought Richardson's contribution in the Championship was great, glad it wasn't just me. You could always have started a thread at the time... TBH there will be very few players from our march up the divisions that I won't view with a little manly affection, no matter how little they did. I was always a fan of Richardson and wish him, like all of those who contributed, all the best when they move on.
Sour Mash Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 Saints legend imho Add his picture to the banner at the top of the page?
scotty Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 Add his picture to the banner at the top of the page? A little sour. I agree with the point about Richardson, fwiw. But theres loads of others who did us proud coming up through the divisions, Butters, Dickson, Hammond, etc etc who hardly get a mention nowadays. Chaplow was a bit of a standout though, and that scorcher against manure = Saints Legend in my book.
Pedro Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 I went to his house, top guy but what struck me was how down to earth he and his family are. Kids running around happily with dad, wife doing the hoovering, a typical young family with no airs or graces. A good pro and will do a job for a championship side.
Pedro Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 I went to his house, top guy but what struck me was how down to earth he and his family are. Kids running around happily with dad, wife doing the hoovering, a typical young family with no airs or graces. A good pro and will do a job for a championship side.
LVSaint Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 Had the fortune to bump into him once. Nice friendly chap. Thanks Chappers.
The Hoff Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 Thank you Richard chaplow, top player go call upon when we needed you, model professional and a true gent! Xx
Saint_clark Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 I thought Richardson's contribution in the Championship was great, glad it wasn't just me. I'm still a bit disappointed we let him go, but it may have been his own choice - wanting first team football.
Saint Garrett Posted 12 July, 2013 Posted 12 July, 2013 I'm still a bit disappointed we let him go, but it may have been his own choice - wanting first team football. Why? He's so average and he played for us twice last year I believe.
Saint_clark Posted 13 July, 2013 Posted 13 July, 2013 Why? He's so average and he played for us twice last year I believe. Because now the only cover at RB is moving Cork out of midfield or playing Yoshida there (and he was at his worst in the fullback positions). Unless Stephens or Chambers are ready to step in.
Ex Lion Tamer Posted 13 July, 2013 Posted 13 July, 2013 Or Hammond. Chaplow is loved for running around a lot and 'getting into players' without ever actually being particularly impressive with the ball. IMHO. I think it's because we've had so few genuine box to box midfielders in recent years. It was exciting to have a midfielder who would get into the penalty box and he gave us an added dimension when, as good as Cork, Morgan and Hammond were, they weren't that sort of player
Jimmy_D Posted 13 July, 2013 Posted 13 July, 2013 What I'll always remember about Chaplow is going mental when he scored that goal against Man Utd.
ghq Posted 13 July, 2013 Posted 13 July, 2013 I thought Chaplow's addition to the squad was a big boost in the promotion bid. Sorry he didn't get much chance at Premier level and good luck in future.
bristolsaint29 Posted 13 July, 2013 Posted 13 July, 2013 Thanks for all everything chappers. Model proffesional ho always gave your all. Wont forget the goal against man u.
Katalinic Posted 13 July, 2013 Posted 13 July, 2013 Never let us down, never gave anything less than 100%. Thanks RC and good luck.
torsaint Posted 13 July, 2013 Posted 13 July, 2013 Model professional. Think he deserves better than Millwall. Good luck wherever he goes.
Dimond Geezer Posted 13 July, 2013 Posted 13 July, 2013 Good luck to Chappers, sad to see him go, I was a big fan of his during his first stint here, and was very pleased to see him return. A good man to have in any squad, always gave 100%.
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