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Bob Chapman

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Robert Dennis Chapman (born 18 August 1946), also known as Sammy Chapman, is a footballer who played as a defender in the Football League during the 1960s and 1970s, most notably with Nottingham Forest.

Career

Chapman made his debut for Forest in 1964 at the age of 17 years 5 months. At the time this made him the youngest ever Forest player. He made 422 senior appearances for the club and was club captain. He scored 23 Forest goals and remained a regular after the arrival of new manager Brian Clough during the 1974-75 season.[2] In 1977 Forest won promotion back to the top flight. That was Chapman's last season at Forest.[3]

He joined Notts County staying there for a year.[4] He next moved to Shrewsbury Town for his last two seasons of senior football.[3]

He moved to non-leagueBurton Albion before in July 1981 he joined Shepshed Charterhouse[5]

Family

His son Robert has played cricket for Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club.[6]

References

  1. ↑"NASL-Bob Chapman".
  2. ↑Times – Forest Top 50(subscription required)
  3. 12Bob Chapman at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
  4. ↑"Where are they now (A-H)". Nottingham Forest. Archived from the original on 24 July 2013. Retrieved 19 April 2013.
  5. ↑Saints Review, Arnold F.C Programme, 27 October 1981
  6. ↑Michael Austin (28 July 1996). "Tour pair retire hurt". The Independent. Retrieved 6 May 2012.