Adam Chapman
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Adam Chapman is a Northern Irish
footballer who currently plays for Oxford United
.
, Northern Ireland
. Scouted by Sheffield United
as a youngster, he went on to sign a professional deal with the club in the summer of 2007. He established himself as a regular in the reserve side, while also captaining the team. In January 2009, he joined Oxford United
of the Conference National
on a month's loan
, which was later extended to the end of the 2008–09
season. He scored a 68th-minute free-kick in the 1–0 victory over Burton Albion
in the penultimate game of the season, which prevented Burton winning the league until the final day. In March 2009 Chapman indicated that his future could lie away from Sheffield United, and that it was up to them to decide his future at the end of the season.
After failing to break into the Blades' first team he signed for Oxford United at the end of the 2008–09 season for a fee of £15,000 with a 50% sell-on clause. Chapman was named Man of the Match in Oxford's Football Conference play-off victory at Wembley on 16 May 2010, while awaiting sentencing for causing death by dangerous driving.
Upon his release on 2 September 2011, Chapman rejoined Oxford on a contract that will see him through until the end of the 2011/12 season.
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
footballer who currently plays for Oxford United
Oxford United F.C.
Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The...
.
Playing career
Chapman was born in BelfastBelfast
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
. Scouted by Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
as a youngster, he went on to sign a professional deal with the club in the summer of 2007. He established himself as a regular in the reserve side, while also captaining the team. In January 2009, he joined Oxford United
Oxford United F.C.
Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The...
of the Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
on a month's loan
Loan (football)
In sports, a loan involves a particular player being allowed to temporarily play for a club other than the one he is currently contracted to. Loan deals may last from a few weeks to all season-long....
, which was later extended to the end of the 2008–09
2008–09 in English football
The 2008–09 season was the 129th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* West Bromwich Albion, Stoke City and Hull City were all playing in the Premier League after winning promotion from the Championship last season. Stoke returned to the top flight after a 23-year absence, while...
season. He scored a 68th-minute free-kick in the 1–0 victory over Burton Albion
Burton Albion F.C.
Burton Albion Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The club's home ground is the Pirelli Stadium, having moved from Eton Park in 2005...
in the penultimate game of the season, which prevented Burton winning the league until the final day. In March 2009 Chapman indicated that his future could lie away from Sheffield United, and that it was up to them to decide his future at the end of the season.
After failing to break into the Blades' first team he signed for Oxford United at the end of the 2008–09 season for a fee of £15,000 with a 50% sell-on clause. Chapman was named Man of the Match in Oxford's Football Conference play-off victory at Wembley on 16 May 2010, while awaiting sentencing for causing death by dangerous driving.
Car accident
Adam Chapman pleaded guilty to causing the death of Tom Bryan by driving dangerously in his Vauxhall Corsa on 9 May 2009. On 4 June 2010 he was sentenced to 30 months in a Young Offenders Institute.Upon his release on 2 September 2011, Chapman rejoined Oxford on a contract that will see him through until the end of the 2011/12 season.