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Chapman signs new Oxford United deal
4:51pm Monday 9th July 2012 in U's News
ADAM Chapman has ended speculation over his future by agreeing a new two-year contract at Oxford United.
The 22-year-old turned down two offers from the U's earlier this summer, but has penned a deal which will keep him at the Kassam Stadium until 2014.
He said: "I'm delighted to have signed.
"The club, the chairman and the manager have been great ever since I've joined and I always wanted to stay here.
"We have been talking over the last few weeks and I am happy to have got everything sorted and am just looking forward to pre-season now.
"It was an important decision for me and family and I know it's the right choice.
"It's an important year now for me.
"I'm feeling good and if I can get a decent pre-season in and earn a place in the side then I'm really looking forward to being part of a successful season."
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pop up pirate
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5:48pm Mon 9 Jul 12
New Manor rename
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6:31pm Mon 9 Jul 12
stephen burrows
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6:46pm Mon 9 Jul 12
Simon84
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8:04pm Mon 9 Jul 12
mandate
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8:55pm Mon 9 Jul 12
Simon84 wrote:Have you ever seen Chapman play? It is United's gain that he put pen to paper. I'm certain that Chapman will really show his worth next season (just hope he keeps away from the penalty spot).
So the ex con couldn't get a better offer then, really suprising that is. Sadly we were the only mugs to want him.
As for the rest of the squad, things look quite promising. Capaldi, Craddock and Potter are at last all going to be match fit. I'm optimistic that Constable and the new striker Rigg will forge a decent partnership together. Leven, and Whing and the young lad from Brighton all seem to be capable of making it an interesting season.
On the negative side, I think that Dubes is past it. He just seems tired and can't keep up with pacey players. Also, I'm not so certain that Jake Wright and Damian Batt can be inconsistent. In a lot of games last season they were clumsy and had big problems defending at set pieces.
If I was Wilder I would bring in an extra back (or two), just to have a bit of coverage and options. Otherwise, I feel the squad looks alright. As for Dean Smalley, I hope at last that he can show his true potential.
In_The_Nikon_Time
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10:24pm Mon 9 Jul 12
Simon84 wrote:And you would work for less than you think you're worth?
So the ex con couldn't get a better offer then, really suprising that is. Sadly we were the only mugs to want him.
The management obviously think he's worth more than their original offers. They are called contract NEGOTIATIONS for a reason, both sides negotiate the best deal they can. I bet he never once resorted to infantile name calling. He committed a crime, served his sentence and is entitled to get on with his life the best he can and bigoted name calling is obviously something he will have to put up with, especially from such wonderful pious people that have never made a mistake or broken the law.
He took his time and came to what he and the club believes is the correct decision. I'm certain had he decided not to renew you would have been top of the list complaining he had no loyalty.
karatavuk
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11:07pm Mon 9 Jul 12
Chapman makes his living out of football and it was important for him to get the right deal as he approaches an important stage in what is a very short career.
CHINNOR YELLOWS
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8:50am Tue 10 Jul 12
Simon84 wrote:Simon84, so negative.
So the ex con couldn't get a better offer then, really suprising that is. Sadly we were the only mugs to want him.
I understand Adam Chapman never asked or indicated he wanted to leave OUFC, just wanted a deal that he thought he was worth.
This is as good as a new signing to us and player that wants to wear the Yellow shirt.
badger86
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9:54am Tue 10 Jul 12
OUFC 4 EVA
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10:16am Tue 10 Jul 12
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wheatley_jake
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6:38pm Tue 10 Jul 12
Simon84
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9:50pm Tue 10 Jul 12
In_The_Nikon_Time wrote:Infantile name calling? My comment was factual.
Simon84 wrote:And you would work for less than you think you're worth?
So the ex con couldn't get a better offer then, really suprising that is. Sadly we were the only mugs to want him.
The management obviously think he's worth more than their original offers. They are called contract NEGOTIATIONS for a reason, both sides negotiate the best deal they can. I bet he never once resorted to infantile name calling. He committed a crime, served his sentence and is entitled to get on with his life the best he can and bigoted name calling is obviously something he will have to put up with, especially from such wonderful pious people that have never made a mistake or broken the law.
He took his time and came to what he and the club believes is the correct decision. I'm certain had he decided not to renew you would have been top of the list complaining he had no loyalty.
I'm sure your opinion would be different if the person involved in the crash who died was a member of your family or someone you knew! Its very sad when people like you put football above life.
badger86
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3:12pm Wed 11 Jul 12
Simon84 wrote:His recklessness cost a man his life but he has served his time and deserves to get on with his life. Football is work to Adam Chapman and like the rest of us he should be allowed to go back to work once he has served his punishment. If you are ready to accept the guilty verdict by the court you must be ready to accept the sentence they impose on Chapman.
In_The_Nikon_Time wrote:Infantile name calling? My comment was factual.
Simon84 wrote:And you would work for less than you think you're worth?
So the ex con couldn't get a better offer then, really suprising that is. Sadly we were the only mugs to want him.
The management obviously think he's worth more than their original offers. They are called contract NEGOTIATIONS for a reason, both sides negotiate the best deal they can. I bet he never once resorted to infantile name calling. He committed a crime, served his sentence and is entitled to get on with his life the best he can and bigoted name calling is obviously something he will have to put up with, especially from such wonderful pious people that have never made a mistake or broken the law.
He took his time and came to what he and the club believes is the correct decision. I'm certain had he decided not to renew you would have been top of the list complaining he had no loyalty.
I'm sure your opinion would be different if the person involved in the crash who died was a member of your family or someone you knew! Its very sad when people like you put football above life.
BigAlBiker says...
5:38pm Mon 9 Jul 12