Pompey debate: Was Chaplin underused by Cook?
The fans’ favourite used the social media site to inform fans he sees his future at Fratton Park after being put on the spot regarding his future by one of his 10.4k followers.
No doubt, Chaplin will be keen to impress new man Kenny Jackett when the Blues report back to training tomorrow.
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Hide AdAnd he’ll be keen to be a regular starter for Pompey in the 2017-18 campaign after being used mostly off the bench by Paul Cook.
Last season, the 20-year-old made 42 Pompey appearances – but 29 of those came as a substitute.
That stat has led us to ask our Portsmouth FC – The News Facebook followers, was Chaplin underused by Cook last term?
Here’s what they have had to say...
Didn’t like the fact when we were losing he would shove Chaplin up top and we would play long balls to him, not using him to his strengths.
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Hide AdI think playing him and Lowe just behind one striker would be lethal in League One.
Kane Willis
One hundred per cent yes, he was.
He needs more game time next season and if given that game time he’ll come good for us.
Tommy Byng
Definitely, the guy is a goalscorer. Hope Jackett can see this.
Derek Trapp
No. I don’t think he is good enough for 90 minutes. Impact sub at best.
Paul Giles
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Hide AdNo doubt, but I am hopeful that in the long run it may mean he has a longer career.
Richard Storey
Most definitely underused – he should be one of the first names on the team sheet.
Kyle Longden
Tactics were under used by Cook!
Adrian Gough
We won the league playing Cook’s way so no.
Darren Box
Agree, but I think we would have had more than 12 mins top of the league if he had played him more.
Gavin Little
Yes. Most natural goal scorer at the club.
Natasha Gwyther
Totally. Time to shine this year!
Lorraine Wells
Excellent player, start him before he’s poached.
John Bayley