Harry Chapman... should we try to sign him?

[colstoncrawford]

Some thoughts on Harry Chapman's possible future... s
www.staffordshire-live.co.uk/sport/football/loan-brewer-chapman-crossroads-career-6979607

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[sinfinbovril]

Tricky one. "Potential" indeed.

Since he first came on as a sub in his first game (Gillingham?) I've rated him.
However, Jimmy hasn't played him enough for any consistency.
Now he's in the side each week, he's blossoming.
I'm no expert, but one look at his body language and you know he's a player who needs an arm round him.

He's certainly got a bit (a BIT) of the Nasser about him, with his dribbling.

If Jimmy's going to play him, sign him.
He needs to be playing each week.

[bennyboy]

If he's free then yes he's worth a contract. Hope if that then he gets picked and shows us he was worth the contract.

[fergo]

I would sign him up for sure. Him and Powell. Surprised at the number of players you here about who have a long drive everyday. Chapman saying he used to drive from Hartlepool to Blackburn every day.

[keggy]

Im not sure, sort of a flair player. He wouldnt have come back in January if he could have gone elsewhere. We were his only option. Over the whole season, im not convinced hes done enough. But definitely does have potential.

[Fred Andrews]

No, not really. If it's a choice between him and Powell I'd go for Joe, he's the better player full stop. But if Joe doesn't re-sign I'd be looking elsewhere and seeing what's available first before jumping in.

Chapman has something about him but hasn't done anywhere near enough given the hype and has no end product, 1 in 31. He'd probably look better in a proper footballing/free-flowing side but that we are not and won't be any time soon.

I wouldn't be surprised if he does end up here though. I just don't think he's worth the 2 year deal that he'll inevitably get. Let's focus on Joe Powell first.

[popsidepete59]

Defo, get Joe and Harry tied up on a contract.
We need creative players of their calibre.
When they've been given the chance, they've more than proved their abilities.
Powell's deliveries from set pieces are top drawer.

[reddersrocket]

When you sign a player it should be that you see him as a definite starter 99% of the time and clearly with Chapman drifting in and out of Jimmy's plans then it should be a definite no. There are better more suited players out there. Please let's hope Jimmy learned from his scattergun approach last summer.
He only came back as he had no choice, he couldn't go anywhere else and wasn't getting on to Blackburns team. Up until the last few games I've not really seen an awful lot of love for him either.
He clearly has ability, but doesn't turn up anywhere near enough, he'll drift around League 2 if he's not careful.

[Deleted]

Harry has quality but has not had much oppurtunity to show it in the system we have been playing.
Used properly he is a really good asset.
I would sign him but we may have overlooked he is on Championship money at Blackburn.
Would we be able to afford his wages

[craig1]

It’s good that both Harry and Joe have showed everyone just recently what decent players they could be.
What I don’t get is why they haven’t both come out and played with that work rate and intensity throughout the season.
Both seem to enjoy the game in possession but neither are that good that they don’t need to do the hard work off the ball like everyone else in the team.

[reddersrocket]

The perennial question, why do players all of a sudden work harder when their contract is about to expire?
Now let me think.....

[emnez]

I would try and sign him but i think he will hope a championship club will come in for him.

Very skillful player and he is starting to show more aggression which is always good to see in any player.