| Should we recall Conor Chaplin? 18:14 - Jan 5 with 2441 views | TractorFrog |
He fits the system as a McKenna central number 10 far better than Akpom or Szmodics. He has experience playing with George Hirst, Wes Burns and Leif Davis. Won promotion from the championship two years ago. Has that leadership and passion quality that we have maybe been lacking this season. And we don't have to pay any money for him. I think, despite a lacklustre half-season with Portsmouth, Conor Chaplin would possibly be a very decent signing for Ipswich in January, even ignoring the fact that recalling from a loan is a much easier deal to do than actually making a signing, and ignoring that he is such a fan favourite. I don't think he would go into the starting eleven in place of Nunez, but we could do with a better understudy in that position, and I think Chaplin could do that job. I hope he is back with Ipswich soon. |  |
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| Should we recall Conor Chaplin? on 07:58 - Jan 6 with 338 views | PioneerBlue |
I would take Chappers back but it likely depends on how he sees the loan going, probably whether he wants to play from the bench, and whether our other targets come off. If we end with Nunez as our main 10 and Chaplin then thats decent at this level but probably means something else didnt happen or Chaplin wasn’t absolutely happy in the loan situation. |  |
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| Should we recall Conor Chaplin? on 08:12 - Jan 6 with 321 views | JackNorthStand |
Yes.
Nunez has performed fantastically as our 10 and Chaplin would be an excellent option there. McKenna knows how to get the best out of him and what he can bring. Also his energy would be a lift for the second half of the season.
Anyone who says no because he hasn’t any assists for Portsmouth, doesn’t understand football. | | | |
| Should we recall Conor Chaplin? on 08:25 - Jan 6 with 296 views | StokieBlue |
| Should we recall Conor Chaplin? on 08:12 - Jan 6 by JackNorthStand |
Yes.
Nunez has performed fantastically as our 10 and Chaplin would be an excellent option there. McKenna knows how to get the best out of him and what he can bring. Also his energy would be a lift for the second half of the season.
Anyone who says no because he hasn’t any assists for Portsmouth, doesn’t understand football. |
No need for the last line, there is evidence to suggest that that he's not quite the player he was and it's fine to mention that.
Why did McKenna let him go out on loan if he felt he could get the best out of him?
It's ok to question these things and it's also fine to be happy if he does return and is the player of old.
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| Should we recall Conor Chaplin? on 08:27 - Jan 6 with 291 views | StokieBlue |
| Should we recall Conor Chaplin? on 18:55 - Jan 5 by OldFart71 |
If the rumours surrounding Szmodics are correct then a possibility. But I don't see that as an upgrade. It really depends on who KM sees who fits where and who can cover for who and then decides what we need over what we have got.
There have been a few strange signings like McAteer which probably now fit may mean Burns goes out on loan. |
I would be very surprised if Burns was sent out on loan.
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| Should we recall Conor Chaplin? on 08:31 - Jan 6 with 274 views | hype313 |
Honestly? I really don't know, I can see arguments for Yes and No, I think now Nunez is playing well in that role and we're not experimenting with Akpom and SS that position has become a little clearer.
Chappers will always be thought of in the highest regard around these parts and rightly so, but equally his form did dip off towards the end and he wasn't as effective as he once was. His time at Pompey hasn't been great, clearly the whole team are struggling to be fair, but I keep saying to myself, if he was just a Pompey player, with no affiliation to us, would we go out and get him? The answer is probably No. |  |
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| Should we recall Conor Chaplin? on 09:02 - Jan 6 with 243 views | BiGDonnie |
100% we should. Back up to Nunez in the 10 and use Akpom/Sammie up top. |  |
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| Should we recall Conor Chaplin? on 09:08 - Jan 6 with 226 views | muhrensleftfoot |
Yes definitely. OK he’s not done brilliantly at Portsmouth but he’s been played out of position for a lot of the time. I remember McKenna used to say he’s the best finisher at the club. We seem to be lacking that now. He links up well with Hirst, Davis,Burns. No fee too. |  | | |
| Should we recall Conor Chaplin? on 09:12 - Jan 6 with 217 views | Swansea_Blue |
I saw him the other week. He was largely anonymous, although there was one time he dropped into the hole and was found with a cutback. It brought back memories.
He could be quiet here too for large spells although was far more influential than our 10s have been until Nunez got a settled run. He would only be backup here and he wants to play for Pompey, so I’d leave him where he is (pending whatever happens to Akpom/Sammie - if they both leave, then sure, why not). |  |
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| Should we recall Conor Chaplin? on 09:43 - Jan 6 with 181 views | JackNorthStand |
| Should we recall Conor Chaplin? on 08:25 - Jan 6 by StokieBlue |
No need for the last line, there is evidence to suggest that that he's not quite the player he was and it's fine to mention that.
Why did McKenna let him go out on loan if he felt he could get the best out of him?
It's ok to question these things and it's also fine to be happy if he does return and is the player of old.
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I stand by the last line. He was a top performing championship level player, hasn’t had much form or a run in a poorly performing Portsmouth side. That is not justification for not bringing him back from a loan ( this part is key, it’s not costing us a penny to get a player of chaplins quality into the squad, in January during a promotion push. )
Akpom was signed as the other 10, On paper it was an upgrade. It hasn’t worked out quite like that. If Chaplin is brought back, he will contribute positively.
Some of us are having short memories and forgetting how talented he is in that role, at this level. [Post edited 6 Jan 9:44]
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| Should we recall Conor Chaplin? on 09:58 - Jan 6 with 160 views | tetchris |
No fans are obsessed with him like he is the messiah or something. His best days are done, it was him who wanted to go to Portsmouth and understand they want to keep him. Sadly for him he’s been played out of position by their manager which is a bit stupid considering the position they are in but hey ho that’s life! | | | |
| Should we recall Conor Chaplin? on 10:26 - Jan 6 with 127 views | BiGDonnie |
| Should we recall Conor Chaplin? on 09:58 - Jan 6 by tetchris |
No fans are obsessed with him like he is the messiah or something. His best days are done, it was him who wanted to go to Portsmouth and understand they want to keep him. Sadly for him he’s been played out of position by their manager which is a bit stupid considering the position they are in but hey ho that’s life! |
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| Should we recall Conor Chaplin? on 11:10 - Jan 6 with 95 views | Radlett_blue |
| Should we recall Conor Chaplin? on 09:12 - Jan 6 by Swansea_Blue |
I saw him the other week. He was largely anonymous, although there was one time he dropped into the hole and was found with a cutback. It brought back memories.
He could be quiet here too for large spells although was far more influential than our 10s have been until Nunez got a settled run. He would only be backup here and he wants to play for Pompey, so I’d leave him where he is (pending whatever happens to Akpom/Sammie - if they both leave, then sure, why not). |
Agreed. Akpom looks a misfit & Szmodics, while a decent player with a real eye for goal, has never seemed to fit into our system. Arguably Chaplin would do a better job as backup no.10. But this would involve shifting at least one of the 2 players mentioned. Szmodics could be sold cheaply or loaned out, but I doubt there is a recall clause with Akpom.
And would Chaplin want to return as a bit part player? I think the big attraction of the Pompey loan was the prospect of regular game time. |  |
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