Richard Chaplow

Chaplow joined Burnley at the age of eight,{{cite web |url=http://www.wba.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10366~23702,00.html |title=Richard Chaplow profile |publisher=West Bromwich Albion F.C. |access-date=22 August 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070822025250/http://www.wba.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10366~23702,00.html |archive-date=22 August 2007}} before earning a scholarship at the club in 2001 as part of the YTS Apprenticeships, turning down offers from Blackburn Rovers and Manchester City.{{cite news|title=I ran risk of being Turfed out of Burnley|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5838898.I_ran_risk_of_being_Turfed_out_of_Burnley/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=26 May 2004|access-date=27 February 2017}}

In 2002–03, part of his season in the reserves was blighted by glandular fever, although he returned to action in January.{{cite news|title=Clarets back with a bang|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5934846.Clarets_back_with_a_bang/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=20 November 2002|access-date=27 February 2017}}{{cite news|date=2 February 2005|url=http://www.clarets-mad.co.uk/news/loadfeat.asp?cid=ED94&id=203006|title=Richard Chaplow feature|publisher=ClaretsMad!|access-date=22 August 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927175332/http://www.clarets-mad.co.uk/news/loadfeat.asp?cid=ED94&id=203006|archive-date=27 September 2007}} After being included as an unused substitute against Preston North End on 8 April 2003, Chaplow made his Burnley debut, coming on as a second-half substitute, in 2–0 loss against Norwich City four days later on 12 April 2003.{{cite news|title=Matt makes future look bright|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5908191.Matt_makes_future_look_bright/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=12 April 2003|access-date=27 February 2017}}{{cite news|title=Time to use kid gloves|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5907164.Time_to_use_kid_gloves/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=14 April 2003|access-date=27 February 2017}} Chaplow then made his first start and played the whole game despite losing, 2–0, against Nottingham Forest on 21 April 2003.{{cite news|title=Clarets suffer a twist of fate|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5906036.Clarets_suffer_a_twist_of_fate/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=22 April 2003|access-date=27 February 2017}} He went on to make five appearances for the side in the 2002–03 season.

However, ahead of the 2003–04 season, Chaplow suffered from alopecia during 2003, returning to pre-season training having lost all his hair.{{cite news|title=Richard is a happy Chappy|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5884605.Richard_is_a_happy_Chappy/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=1 September 2013|access-date=27 February 2017}} Despite this, Chaplow continued to a handful of first-team appearances at the start of the season, playing in the midfielder position, and scored his first goal for the club on 30 August 2003, in a 1–0 win over Crewe Alexandra.{{cite news|title=Tony Grant: Only the beginning|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5884601.Grant__Only_the_beginning/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=30 August 2003|access-date=27 February 2017}}{{cite news|title=That's luvvly jubbly, Del boy|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5878666.That_s_luvvly_jubbly__Del_boy/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=6 October 2003|access-date=27 February 2017}} As a result, Chaplow signed his first professional contract with the club.{{cite news|title=Chaplow signs first pro contract|url=http://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/clarets/chaplow-signs-first-pro-contract-1-1697232|publisher=Burnley Express|date=14 September 2003|access-date=27 February 2017}} By the rest of 2003, Chaplow scored two more goals, which came against Cardiff City and Reading.{{cite news|title=Smash and grab raid|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5874165.Smash_and_grab_raid/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=3 November 2003|access-date=27 February 2017}}{{cite news|title=Clarets multiply feel-good factor|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5869558.Clarets_multiply_feel_good_factor/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=26 November 2003|access-date=27 February 2017}} Chaplow's performance throughout December earned him PFA First Division Player of the Month award.{{cite news|title=Chappy honoured now vote for Blake!|url=http://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/clarets/chappy-honoured-now-vote-for-blake-1-1698805|publisher=Burnley Express|date=30 January 2004|access-date=27 February 2017}} Later in the 2003–04 season, Chaplow scored two more goals, which came against Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest.{{cite news|title=King Richard's a happy Chap|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5855544.King_Richard_s_a_happy_Chap/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=23 February 2004|access-date=27 February 2017}}{{cite news|title=Ternent hails his battlers|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5852038.Ternent_hails_his_battlers/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=18 March 2004|access-date=27 February 2017}} Despite missing out through suspension and fitness concerns, Chaplow went on to make thirty–nine appearances and scoring five times in all competitions.{{cite news|title=Happy Jays|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5867050.Happy_Jays/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=12 December 2003|access-date=27 February 2017}}{{cite news|title=Keep your cool!|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5854816.Keep_your_cool_/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=27 February 2004|access-date=27 February 2017}}{{cite news|title=Ternent wants players to end relegation battle|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5848541.Ternent_wants_players_to_end_relegation_battle/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=9 April 2004|access-date=27 February 2017}} At the end of the 2003–04 season, Chaplow signed a contract with the club, keeping him until 2006.{{cite news|title=Richard Chaplow to stay|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5839590.Chaplow_to_stay/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=22 May 2004|access-date=27 February 2017}}

Ahead of the 2004–05 season, Chaplow was subject of a transfer move throughout the summer, with Blackburn Rovers and Leeds United.{{cite news|title=Rovers deny Chaplow link|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/blackburn_rovers/3570544.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=16 August 2004|access-date=27 February 2017}}{{cite news|title=Clarets reject Leeds bid|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5831759.Clarets_reject_Leeds_bid/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=2 July 2004|access-date=27 February 2017}} Despite this, Chaplow ended the transfer speculation when he signed a four–year contract, keeping him until 2008.{{cite news|title=Steve Cotterill joy as Richard Chaplow commits his Clarets future|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5828316.Cotterill_joy_as_Chaplow_commits_his_Clarets_future/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=26 July 2004 |access-date=27 February 2017}} Throughout September, Chaplow scored two goals in five appearances against Crewe Alexandra and Cardiff City.{{cite news|title=Mercurial Moore adds the bite|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5819509.Mercurial_Moore_adds_the_bite/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=13 September 2004|access-date=27 February 2017}}{{cite news|title=Burnley 1 – 0 Cardiff City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/3677182.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 September 2004|access-date=27 February 2017}} However, Chaplow was soon sidelined for several months with a cartilage trouble, which he sustained and substituted in the first half, in a 3–0 defeat to Queens Park Rangers on 30 October 2004.{{cite news|title=Clarets suffer a hammer blow|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5811316.Clarets_suffer_a_hammer_blow/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=30 October 2004|access-date=27 February 2017}} After a month out, he made his first team return from injury on 18 December 2004, coming on as a second-half substitute, in a 2–1 loss against Sunderland.{{cite news|title=Black Cats lap up the cream|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5804192.Black_Cats_lap_up_the_cream/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=20 December 2004|access-date=27 February 2017}} In the January transfer window, Chaplow was linked with a move to Premier League side West Brom Albion and had a bid rejected from Burnley shortly after.{{cite news|title=Clarets reject Albion's offer for Chaplow|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5798698.Clarets_reject_Albion_s_offer_for_Chaplow/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=20 January 2005|access-date=27 February 2017}} Amid the transfer speculation, Chaplow's performance against Liverpool in the third round of FA Cup was well-received, with Manager Steve Cotterill praising his performance, which saw Burnley beating them, 1–0.{{cite news|title=Cotterill hails shock FA Cup win|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/4186277.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 January 2005|access-date=27 February 2017}} A week later, West Brom Albion made another bid for Chaplow, which was accepted soon after.{{cite news|title=Albion up the stakes|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5797229.Albion_up_the_stakes/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=28 January 2005|access-date=27 February 2017}}

Chaplow joined West Bromwich Albion for a fee of £1.5 million on transfer deadline day in January 2005.{{cite news|title=Chappy sets a Clarets record|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5796894.Chappy_sets_a_Clarets_record/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=1 February 2005|access-date=27 February 2017}} The Baggies had previously attempted to force the deal through several times during the transfer window. He moved to The Hawthorns on a {{frac|3|1|2}}-year deal, with the option of a further season.{{cite news|date=31 January 2005|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/west_bromwich_albion/4223251.stm|title=West Brom complete Chaplow deal|publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=27 May 2007}}

Chaplow made his Albion debut in a 4–1 victory over Charlton Athletic at The Valley on 19 March 2005. He won a penalty soon after coming on as a late substitute, enabling Robert Earnshaw to complete his hat-trick from the spot.{{cite web|url=http://www.wba.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10366~27682,00.html|title=Match Report: Charlton v WBA|publisher=West Bromwich Albion F.C.|date=19 March 2005|access-date=22 August 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070626090356/http://www.wba.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10366~27682,00.html|archive-date=26 June 2007|url-status=dead}} He would later make four appearances in the 2004–05 season in his first half season at the club.

However, in the 2005–06 season, Chaplow struggled to dispatch the first team place in midfield, with Riccardo Scimeca, Steve Watson and Diomansy Kamara preferred instead and made two appearances at the start of the season.{{cite news|title=Chaplow's sights set on regular spot|url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/chaplows-sights-set-on-regular-spot-13294|work=Birmingham Mail|date=8 September 2005|access-date=27 February 2017}} first goals for West Brom came in an FA Cup 3rd round replay at Reading on 17 January 2006. His two first-half goals gave Albion a 2–0 lead, but they eventually lost 3–2 in extra-time.{{cite web|url=http://www.wba.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10366~32392,00.html|title=Match Report: Reading v West Bromwich Albion|publisher=West Bromwich Albion F.C.|date=17 January 2006|access-date=22 August 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120329044654/http://www.wba.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10366~32392,00.html|archive-date=29 March 2012|url-status=dead}} In February 2006, Chaplow signed a three-month loan deal with Championship side Southampton, as part of the deal which saw Nigel Quashie move the other way.{{cite news|title=Chaplow completes Saints switch|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/west_bromwich_albion/4686100.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=8 February 2006|access-date=27 May 2007}} Chaplow made his full debut for the side two days later after signing for the club despite losing 2–0 against Reading.{{cite news|title=Match Report: Reading 2 – 0 Southampton|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/5642263.READING_2___SAINTS_0/|publisher=Daily Echo|date=10 February 2006|access-date=27 February 2017}} On his ninth appearance, he scored his only Saints goal at Brighton & Hove Albion on 8 April 2006, which saw Southampton win 2–0.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/4867520.stm|title=Brighton 0–2 Southampton|publisher=BBC Sport|date=8 April 2006|access-date=6 September 2009}} Two weeks later, Chaplow returned to his parent club after suffering a knee injury.{{cite news|title=Chaplow future in Baggies' hands|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/5644388.Chaplow_future_in_Baggies__hands/|publisher=Daily Echo|date=21 April 2006|access-date=27 February 2017}}

Upon his return from the loan, Manager Bryan Robson was impressed with his performance and expected use him in the 2006–07 season.{{cite news|title=Chaplow out to prove a point at Albion|url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/chaplow-out-to-prove-a-point-at-albion-21542|work=Birmingham Mail|date=12 April 2006|access-date=27 February 2017}} Chaplow's first appearance of the season came on 8 August 2006, where he came on as a second-half substitute, in a 1–1 against Cardiff City.{{cite news|title=Cardiff City 1 – 1 West Bromwich Albion|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/5248126.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=8 August 2006|access-date=27 February 2017}} He then scored his first league goal for West Bromwich Albion, in a 2–1 defeat at Derby County.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/6094040.stm|title=Derby 2–1 West Brom|publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 November 2006 |access-date=6 September 2009}} However, his appearances in the first team was marred by substitute bench and injuries.{{cite news|title=Injured Albion trio set for return|url=http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/news/local-news/injured-albion-trio-set-return-3975223|work=Birmingham Mail|date=17 November 2006|access-date=27 February 2017}}{{cite news|title=Richard Chaplow targets middle ground|url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/chaplow-targets-middle-ground-36653|work=Birmingham Mail|date=17 January 2007|access-date=27 February 2017}} Soon, under the new management of Tony Mowbray, Chaplow managed to regain his first team place for the rest of the season, eventually making thirty–five appearances and scoring once in all competitions.{{cite news|title=Richard Chaplow comes of age|url=http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/news/local-news/chaplow-comes-of-age-3974146|work=Birmingham Post|date=30 January 2007|access-date=27 February 2017}}

At the start of the 2007–08 season, Chaplow continued to be in the first team regular, but was plagued with a foot injury and find his first team opportunities limited, with good forms from Robert Koren and Filipe Teixeira.{{cite news|title=Robert Koren boost for West Bromwich Albion as Miller lines up debut|url=http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/news/local-news/koren-boost-albion-miller-lines-3968615|work=Birmingham Post|date=17 August 2007|access-date=27 February 2017}} As a result, Chaplow was linked a move away from the club, with his former club, Burnley keen on re-signing him.{{cite news|title=Burnley ask Baggies about Chaplow|url=http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/news/local-news/burnley-ask-baggies-about-chaplow-3964442|work=Birmingham Mail|date=8 January 2008|access-date=27 February 2017}} But this was denied by Manager Owen Coyle.{{cite news|title=No bids for Turf players|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/1958392.No_bids_for_Turf_players/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=8 January 2008|access-date=27 February 2017}} After the announcement of his departure was made, Chaplow left West Brom in 2008 after spending three years at the club.

On 9 January 2008, Chaplow signed for Championship team Preston North End on a three-year contract for £800,000 with a further £550,000 payable based on various performance-related criteria. West Bromwich Albion also inserted a 20% sell-on clause on any future sale.{{cite news|title=Preston complete deal for Chaplow|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/preston/7179992.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 January 2008|access-date=9 January 2008}}

Three days after signing for the club, Chaplow made his Preston North End debut, making his first start and played for 75 minutes, in a 1–0 win over Watford.{{cite news|title=Preston North End 1 – 0 Watford|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7172836.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 January 2008|access-date=27 February 2017}} Chaplow then scored his first goals for the club on 26 February 2008, in a 2–0 win over Stoke City.{{cite news|title=Match Report: Preston North End 2 – 0 Stoke City|url=http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end/preston-ne-2-stoke-city-0-1-67514|work=Lancashire Evening Post|date=26 February 2008|access-date=27 February 2017}} However, during the match, he suffered an injury in the second half and was substituted, leaving him out of action for weeks.{{cite news|title=Preston North End 2 – 0 Stoke City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7260395.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 February 2008|access-date=27 February 2017}} After returning to the first team from injury, Chaplow then scored his first goal for the club on 19 April 2008, in a 2–2 draw against Plymouth Argyle.{{cite news|title=Plymouth Argyle 2 – 2 Preston North End|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7344078.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 April 2008|access-date=27 February 2017}} He went on to make thirteen appearances and scoring three times in all competitions.

At the start of 2008–09 season, Chaplow started well when he scored two goals against Crystal Palace and Sheffield Wednesday in four league appearances by August.{{cite news|title=Match Report: Preston North End 2 – 0 Crystal Palace|url=http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end/preston-north-end-2-c-palace-0-1-77611|work=Lancashire Telegraph|date=15 August 2008|access-date=27 February 2017}}{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday 1 – 1 Preston North End|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7565094.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=23 August 2008|access-date=27 February 2017}} However, throughout September and October, Chaplow was plagued by injuries.{{cite news|title=Match Report: Preston North End 1 – 3 Wolverhampton Wanderers|url=http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end/pne-1-wolves-3-1-79674|work=Lancashire Evening Post|date=20 September 2008|access-date=27 February 2017}}{{cite news|title=North End boosted as injured stars return|url=http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end/north-end-boosted-as-injured-stars-return-1-82467|work=Lancashire Evening Post|date=6 November 2008|access-date=27 February 2017}} He returned to the first team, where he came on as a second-half substitute, setting up one of the goals, in a 2–2 draw against Norwich City on 8 November 2008.{{cite news|title=Match Report: Norwich City 2 – 2 Preston North End|url=http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end/norwich-city-2-preston-ne-2-1-82641|work=Lancashire Evening Post|date=8 November 2008|access-date=27 February 2017}} Two weeks later, on 22 November 2008, Chaplow scored again, in a 2–1 win over Barnsley.{{cite news|title=St Ledger stunner sinks Tykes|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/preston-vs-barnsley/8839|publisher=Sky Sports|date=22 November 2008|access-date=27 February 2017}} However, as the 2008–09 season progressed, he continued to have a handful of first team appearance despite suffering injuries.{{cite news|title=Preston North End boss considers squad rotation|url=http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end/pne-boss-considers-squad-rotation-1-84986|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=23 December 2008|access-date=27 February 2017}}{{cite news|title=Alan Irvine to raid loan market|url=http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end/irvine-to-raid-loan-market-1-89574|work=Lancashire Telegraph|date=22 March 2009|access-date=27 February 2017}} Despite this, Chaplow went on to make twenty–seven appearances and scoring three times in all competitions.

In the 2009–10 season, Chaplow continued to be a first team regular and then scored his first goal of the season on 26 September 2009, in a 2–1 win over Leicester City.{{cite news|title=Leicester City 1 – 2 Preston North End|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/8263559.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 September 2009|access-date=27 February 2017}} His second goal then came on 12 December 2009, in a 2–0 win over Plymouth Argyle.{{cite news|title=Preston North End 2 – 0 Plymouth Argyle|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/8404741.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 December 2009|access-date=27 February 2017}} As the 2009–10 season progressed, Chaplow remained in the first team despite suffering injuries and suspension.{{cite news|title=Match Report: Barnsley 0 – 3 Preston North End|url=http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end/barnsley-0-preston-north-end-3-1-97101|work=Lancashire Evening Post|date=18 August 2009|access-date=27 February 2017}}{{cite news|title=Match Report: Swansea City 2 – 1 Preston North End|url=http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end/swansea-city-2-preston-north-end-0-1-135539|work=Lancashire Evening Post|date=6 February 2010|access-date=27 February 2017}} As a result, his appearances was restricted to thirty–five times and scoring two times in all competitions.

With the club facing financial troubles, Chaplow was among eight players to place on a transfer list by Manager Darren Ferguson.{{cite news|title=Listed Darren Carter linked with QPR and Reading|url=http://www.lep.co.uk/news/listed-carter-linked-with-qpr-and-reading-1-783212|work=Lancashire Evening Post|date=8 June 2010|access-date=27 February 2017}} In the summer, he was linked a move to newly Premier League promoted side Blackpool.{{cite news|title=Blackpool in the papers – latest gossip|url=http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/pool-in-the-papers-latest-gossip-1-842798|work=Blackpool Gazette|date=4 June 2010|access-date=27 February 2017}}

Having made no appearances for Preston North End in the 2010–11 season, Chaplow joined Southampton once again for an initial one month's loan on 30 September 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2170637,00.html|title=Chaplow Joins on Loan|publisher=Southampton F.C.|date=30 September 2010|access-date=1 October 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101002015854/http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2170637,00.html|archive-date=2 October 2010}} This was then extended to the end of December.{{cite news|title=Southampton hope to extend Richard Chaplow's loan|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/southampton/9144744.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 November 2010|access-date=27 February 2017}}

Three days later after signing for the club, Chaplow made his Southampton debut for the second time, coming on as a second-half substitute and subsequently picked up a yellow card, in a 2–0 win over AFC Bournemouth.{{cite news|title=Match Report: Southampton 2 – 0 Bournemouth|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/8428480.Saints_see_off_Bournemouth/|publisher=Daily Echo|date=2 October 2010|access-date=27 February 2017}} Chaplow then scored his first Southampton goal since 2006, in a 4–1 victory over Peterborough United on 20 November 2010.{{cite news|title=Southampton 4 – 1 Peterborough United|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9204273.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=20 November 2010|access-date=27 February 2017}} After suffering an achilles injury that kept him out for weeks, he scored on his return in another 4–1 victory, this time over Huddersfield Town on 28 December 2010.{{cite news|title=Southampton 4 – 1 Huddersfield Town|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9305158.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 December 2010|access-date=27 February 2017}} On 30 December 2010, it was announced Chaplow had agreed a {{frac|2|1|2}}-year deal for an undisclosed fee.{{cite web|url=http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2254344,00.html|title=Chaplow Agrees Move|date=30 December 2010|publisher=Southampton FC|work=saintsfc.co.uk|access-date=30 December 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110102025127/http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2254344,00.html|archive-date=2 January 2011}} Weeks after signing for the club on a permanent basis, Chaplow scored again on 11 January 2011, in a 6–0 win over Oldham Athletic.{{cite news|title=Oldham Athletic 0 – 6 Southampton|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9354145.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=11 January 2011|access-date=27 February 2017}} He then scored, as well as, setting up one of the goals, in a 4–4 draw against Peterborough United on 5 February 2011.{{cite news|title=Peterborough United 4 – 4 Southampton|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9379655.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 February 2011|access-date=27 February 2017}} During the match, Chaplow was fouled in the penalty box, giving Southampton a penalty, leading the opposition manager Darren Ferguson accusing him of diving.{{cite news|title=Ferguson accuses Chaplow of cheating|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/8835858.Ferguson_accuses_Chaplow_of_cheating|publisher=Daily Echo|date=6 February 2011|access-date=27 February 2017}} Later in the 2010–11 season, Chaplow helped the club secure promotion to The Championship after a two years absence, as he made thirty–five appearances and scoring five times in all competitions.

In the 2011–12 season, Chaplow started off his season with a good start when he scored, as well as, setting up two goals, in a 3–1 win over Torquay United in the first round of the League Cup.{{cite news|title=Southampton 3 – 1 Torquay United|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14368454.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 August 2011|access-date=27 February 2017}} However, three days later, he was sent–off, in a match against Barnsley after a straight red card, just coming on as a substitute in the 70th minute, which saw Saints 1–0.{{cite news|title=Barnsley 0 – 1 Southampton|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14429766.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 August 2011|access-date=27 February 2017}} After serving a three match suspension, Chaplow then scored on 16 September 2011, in a 4–1 win over Birmingham City.{{cite news|title=Southampton 4 – 1 Birmingham City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14869920.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=16 September 2011|access-date=27 February 2017}}{{cite news|title=Southampton have developed a 'winning mentality' says Nigel Adkins|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/9195492.Saints_have_developed_a__winning_mentality__says_Adkins/|publisher=Daily Echo|date=15 August 2011|access-date=27 February 2017}} By the end of 2011, Chaplow scored two more goals against Peterborough United and Coventry City.{{cite news|title=Southampton 2 – 1 Peterborough United|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15441312.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=1 November 2011|access-date=27 February 2017}}{{cite news|title=Coventry City 2 – 4 Sourhampton|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15504341.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 November 2011|access-date=27 February 2017}} However, in a match against Bristol City on 26 November 2011, Chaplow suffered a knee injury early in the first half and was substituted, in a 2–0 loss and was subsequently out for months.{{cite news|title=Saints braced for Chaplow bad news|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/9387970.Saints_braced_for_Chaplow_bad_news/|publisher=Daily Echo|date=28 November 2011|access-date=27 February 2017}} Despite making his return, Chaplow continued to be dropped from the first team on three occasions and saw Southampton promoted to the Premier League after a seven years absence.{{cite news|title=Nigel faces frontline dilemma ahead of Barnsley clash|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/9580463.Nigel_faces_frontline_dilemma_ahead_of_Barnsley_clash/|publisher=Daily Echo|date=9 March 2012|access-date=27 February 2017}}{{cite news|title=Chaplow ruled out of final game|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/9663270.Chaplow_ruled_out_of_final_game/|publisher=Daily Echo|date=21 April 2012|access-date=27 February 2017}} As a result, his appearance was restricted to twenty–eight appearances and scoring four times in all competitions.

With his first team opportunities increasingly limited in the 2012–13 season, Chaplow announced his intention to stay at the club.{{cite news|title=Richard Chaplow says he is not leaving Southampton|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/9853979.I_m_staying_a_Saint___Chaplow/|publisher=Daily Echo|date=3 August 2012|access-date=27 February 2017}} It wasn't until on 28 August 2012 when he made his first appearance of the season, setting up one of the goals, in a 4–1 win over Stevenage in the second round of League Cup.{{cite news|title=Stevenage 1 – 4 Southampton|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19340365|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 August 2012|access-date=27 February 2017}} On 29 September 2012, Chaplow made his first Premier League appearance in six years, coming on as a late substitute, in a 3–1 loss against Everton.{{cite news|title=Everton 3 – 1 Southampton|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19684126|publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 September 2012|access-date=27 February 2017}} For most of the season, Chaplow fell out of favour of the club's first team and was expected to leave the club in January, but it wasn't materialised.{{cite news|title=Players heading for St Mary's exit|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/10136984.Players_heading_for_St_Mary_s_exit/|publisher=Daily Echo|date=3 March 2013|access-date=27 February 2017}} It wasn't until on 16 January 2013 when he made his first team return in months, coming on a second-half substitute, in a 2–2 draw against Chelsea.{{cite news|title=Chelsea 2 – 2 Southampton|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20955084|publisher=BBC Sport|date=16 January 2013|access-date=27 February 2017}}

On 11 July 2013, Southampton Football Club agreed to terminate Chaplow's contract.{{cite web|url=http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/duo-depart-908938.aspx|title=Duo Depart|publisher=Southampton F.C.|work= aintsfc.co.uk|date=11 July 2013|access-date=27 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130714054856/http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/duo-depart-908938.aspx|archive-date=14 July 2013|url-status=dead}}

On 15 March 2013, Chaplow joined Championship side Millwall on loan until the end of the season.{{cite web|url=http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/news/article/chaplows-a-lion-715571.aspx|title=Chaplow's a Lion|publisher=Millwall F.C.|date=15 March 2013|access-date=27 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130601005824/http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/news/article/chaplows-a-lion-715571.aspx|archive-date=1 June 2013|url-status=live}} He made his debut the following day, in a 2–0 victory at local rivals, Charlton Athletic, in which he set up one of the goals.{{cite news|title=Charlton 0 – 2 Millwall|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21724302|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=21 March 2013|date=16 March 2013}} Chaplow also set up one of the goals again in the next game on 29 March 2013, which saw Millwall beat Leicester City 1–0.{{cite news|title=Leicester City 0 – 1 Millwall|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21891971|publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 March 2013|access-date=27 February 2017}} His loan period was cut short following an injury sustained in the 1–1 draw with Birmingham City on 6 April.{{cite news|title=Richard Chaplow out for season with ankle injury|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22085828|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=27 April 2013|date=9 April 2013}}

On 15 July 2013, Chaplow signed a two-year deal with Millwall following his release by Southampton.{{cite web|url=http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/news/article/chaplow-signing-915634.aspx|title=Unfinished Business|publisher=Millwall F.C.|date=15 July 2013|access-date=27 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130718073755/http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/news/article/chaplow-signing-915634.aspx|archive-date=18 July 2013|url-status=live}} Upon joining the club, he was given a number eighteen shirt for the new season.{{cite web|url=http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/news/article/numbers-up-squad-details-938752.aspx|title=Numbers Up|publisher=Millwall F.C.|date=23 July 2013|access-date=27 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170225232302/http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/news/article/numbers-up-squad-details-938752.aspx|archive-date=25 February 2017|url-status=live}} Chaplow's first game after signing for the club on a permanent basis came in the opening game of the season, in a 1–0 loss against Yeovil Town.{{cite news|title=Championship: Ed Upson sends Yeovil to 1-0 win over Millwall|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/millwall-vs-yeovil/287674|publisher=Sky Sports|date=3 August 2013|access-date=27 February 2017}} By the end of August, Chaplow set up two goals in two matches against Sheffield Wednesday and Brighton & Hove Albion.{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday 2 – 2 Millwall|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23736931|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 August 2013|access-date=27 February 2017}}{{cite news|title=Championship: Leonardo Ulloa earns Brighton 1–1 draw against Millwall|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/brighton-vs-millwall/report/287718|publisher=Sky Sports|date=31 August 2013|access-date=27 February 2017}} It wasn't until on 1 January 2014 when he scored his first goal for Millwall, in a 3–1 loss against Leicester City.{{cite news|title=Sky Bet Championship: Leicester City ease past Millwall 3-1|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/millwall-vs-leicester/report/287949|publisher=Sky Sports|date=2 January 2014|access-date=27 February 2017}} Although he finished the season, making twenty–one appearances and scoring once in all competitions, Chaplow's season was marred by injuries.{{cite web|url=http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/news/article/team-news-v-qpr-1119902.aspx|title=Saturday's team news|publisher=Millwall F.C.|date=18 October 2013|access-date=27 February 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/news/article/wigan-match-preview-1218833.aspx|title=Wigan Match Preview|publisher=Millwall F.C.|date=7 December 2013|access-date=27 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170225234632/http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/news/article/wigan-match-preview-1218833.aspx|archive-date=25 February 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/news/article/turf-moor-team-news-1343914.aspx|title=One in one out|publisher=Millwall F.C.|date=6 February 2014|access-date=27 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170225235038/http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/news/article/turf-moor-team-news-1343914.aspx|archive-date=25 February 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/news/article/match-preview-leeds-united-1435072.aspx|title=Match preview: Leeds United|publisher=Millwall F.C.|date=21 March 2015|access-date=27 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170225235351/http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/news/article/match-preview-leeds-united-1435072.aspx|archive-date=25 February 2017|url-status=live}}

However, at the start of the 2014–15 season, Chaplow was sidelined for months, due to a hamstring problems.{{cite web|url=http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/news/article/injury-update-1806461.aspx|title=Latest on Bailey, Upson and Chaplow|publisher=Millwall F.C.|date=5 August 2014|access-date=27 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170225235840/http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/news/article/injury-update-1806461.aspx|archive-date=25 February 2017|url-status=live}} It wasn't until on 16 September 2014 when he made his return from injury, making his first start, in a 3–2 loss against Reading.{{cite news|title=Sky Bet Championship: Reading beat Millwall 3-2 in a thrilling encounter at the Madejski Stadium|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/reading-vs-millwall/313849|publisher=Sky Sports|date=16 September 2014|access-date=27 February 2017}} Following his return, Chaplow began to play as a right–back position in numerous occasion.{{cite news|title=Chaplow more than happy to step back at Millwall in new role|url=http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/11507407.Chaplow_more_than_happy_to_step_back_at_Millwall_in_new_role/|work=News Shopper|date=2 October 2014|access-date=27 February 2017}} After making three appearances in the 2014–15 season, Chaplow was released by the club.{{cite web|url=http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/news/article/lions-publish-retain-list-2445636.aspx|title=Millwall FC Published A Retain List|publisher=Millwall F.C.|date=7 May 2015|access-date=27 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304031734/http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/news/article/lions-publish-retain-list-2445636.aspx|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=live}}

On 20 February 2015, Chaplow signed on loan for a month at Ipswich Town, with an agreement that he could stay until the end of the season.{{cite news|title=Sky Bet Championship: Ipswich sign Richard Chaplow on one-month loan|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9723890/town-bring-in-chaplow|publisher=Sky Sports|date=20 February 2015|access-date=27 February 2017}}{{cite news|title=Millwall midfielder Richard Chaplow extends his loan stay at Ipswich|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11735/9776519/chaplow-to-stay-in-town|publisher=Sky Sports|date=26 March 2015|access-date=27 February 2017}}

Chaplow made his Ipswich Town debut four days later, where he came on as a second-half substitute, in a 4–2 win over Birmingham City.{{cite news|title=Ipswich Town 4 – 2 Birmingham City|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31498735|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 February 2015|access-date=27 February 2017}} On 21 March he scored his first goal for the club, the winner in a 1–0 victory at Watford in the 94th minute.{{cite news |title=MATCH REPORT: WATFORD 0 TOWN 1|url=http://www.itfc.co.uk/news/article/report-watford-v-ipswich-town-2349528.aspx|work=Ipswich Town Official website|date=21 March 2015|access-date=25 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304111851/http://www.itfc.co.uk/news/article/report-watford-v-ipswich-town-2349528.aspx|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=live}} After finishing the season, making six appearances and scoring once, Chaplow returned to his parent following his loan spell came to an end.{{cite web|url=http://www.itfc.co.uk/news/article/mick-mccarthy-2461840.aspx|title=NO NEW DEALS FOR FIVE|publisher=Ipswich Town F.C.|date=18 May 2015|access-date=27 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170226002138/http://www.itfc.co.uk/news/article/mick-mccarthy-2461840.aspx|archive-date=26 February 2017|url-status=live}}

On 6 July 2015, Chaplow signed for Doncaster Rovers, signing a two–year contract.{{cite web|title=Richard Chaplow: Midfielder signs for Doncaster Rovers|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/33413434|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=6 July 2015|date=6 July 2015}} Upon joining the club, he said joining the club motivated him to do well for the remaining two years there and was given a number eight shirt ahead of a new season.{{cite web|url=http://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/article/chaplows-point-to-prove-2530591.aspx|title=Chaplow's Point to Prove|publisher=Doncaster Rovers F.C.|date=7 July 2015|access-date=27 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227205931/http://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/article/chaplows-point-to-prove-2530591.aspx|archive-date=27 February 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/article/squad-numbers-announced-2567104.aspx|title=Squad Numbers Announced|publisher=Doncaster Rovers F.C.|date=23 July 2015|access-date=27 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227210044/http://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/article/squad-numbers-announced-2567104.aspx|archive-date=27 February 2017|url-status=live}}

Chaplow made his Doncaster Rovers debut, in the opening game of the season, where he made his first start for the club before being substituted in the 82nd minute, in a 1–1 draw against Bury.{{cite news|title=Doncaster Rovers 1 – 1 Bury|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33744346|publisher=BBC Sport|date=8 August 2015|access-date=27 February 2017}} Chaplow then scored, as well as, setting up one of the goals, in a 2–1 win over Barnsley on 3 October 2015.{{cite news|title=Doncaster Rovers 2 – 1 Barnsley: Richard Chaplow leaves it late|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/doncaster-vs-barnsley/report/340208|publisher=Sky Sports|date=3 October 2015|access-date=27 February 2017}} Weeks later, he sidelined for months and it wasn't until on 19 December 2015, where he returned since being absent in October as a late substitute, in a 3–3 draw against Burton Albion.{{cite news|title=Burton Albion 3 – 3 Doncaster Rovers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35077859|publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 December 2015|access-date=27 February 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/article/preview-drfc-v-us-2774447.aspx|title=PREVIEW: DRFC v U's|publisher=Doncaster Rovers F.C.|date=30 October 2015|access-date=27 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227211353/http://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/article/preview-drfc-v-us-2774447.aspx|archive-date=27 February 2017|url-status=live}} He then scored his second goal for the club on 27 February 2016, in a 1–1 draw against his former club, Millwall.{{cite news|title=Doncaster Rovers 1 – 1 Millwall: Donny end losing streak|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/doncaster-vs-millwall/report/340472|publisher=Sky Sports|date=27 February 2016|access-date=27 February 2017}} However, in the next match against Swindon Town on 1 March 2016, he was sent–off after a second bookable offence, in a 2–0 loss.{{cite news|title=Swindon Town 2 – 0 Doncaster Rovers : Jon Obika at the double for Swindon Town|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/swindon-vs-doncaster/report/340489|publisher=Sky Sports|date=1 March 2016|access-date=27 February 2017}}

However, throughout most of the season, injuries and suspensions restricted him to making thirty appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.{{cite news|title=Wigan Athletic v Doncaster Rovers preview: Coulthirst into Latics squad|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/wigan-vs-doncaster/preview/340106|publisher=Sky Sports|date=15 August 2015|access-date=27 February 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/article/preview-drfc-v-shrews-2989074.aspx|title=PREVIEW: DRFC v Shrewsbury Town|publisher=Doncaster Rovers F.C.|date=4 March 2016|access-date=27 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227212440/http://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/article/preview-drfc-v-shrews-2989074.aspx|archive-date=27 February 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Doncaster Rovers: Teams above us 'getting edgy' - Ferguson|url=http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers/doncaster-rovers-teams-above-us-getting-edgy-ferguson-1-7872280|publisher=Doncaster Free Press|date=25 April 2016|access-date=27 February 2017}} At the end of the 2015–16 season, Chaplow had his relegation clauses in their contracts activated, as a result of Doncaster Rovers relegation.{{cite news|title=Five transfer listed by Doncaster Rovers|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11719/10285956/five-transfer-listed-by-doncaster-rovers|publisher=Sky Sports|date=17 May 2016|access-date=27 February 2017}} However, Chaplow's contract was terminated by the club.{{cite web|url=http://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/chaplow-leaves-rovers-3158932.aspx|title=Richard Chaplow leaves Doncaster Rovers|publisher=Doncaster Rovers F.C.|date=28 June 2016|access-date=27 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227212905/http://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/chaplow-leaves-rovers-3158932.aspx|archive-date=27 February 2017|url-status=live}}

On 29 July 2016, Chaplow signed with United Soccer League side Orange County Blues.{{cite web|url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/674436?referrer_id=2349190|title=Blues Sign Former Premier League Midfielder Chaplow|website=Uslsoccer.com|date=29 July 2016|access-date=27 August 2016}}

Two days after signing for the club, Chaplow made his Orange County Blues debut, coming on as a second-half substitute, in a 2–0 win over LA Galaxy II.{{cite news|title=Brace Yourselves: Orange County Blues 2, LA Galaxy II 0|url=http://www.angelsonparade.com/2016/7/30/12335008/orange-county-blues-2-la-galaxy-ii-0-final-score-match-report-result-usl|publisher=Angelson Parade|date=30 July 2016|access-date=27 February 2017}} Chaplow scored his first goal for the club in the next game on 4 August 2016, in a 2–1 win over Tulsa Roughnecks.{{cite news|title=Comeback Boys: Tulsa Roughnecks 1, Orange County Blues 2|url=http://www.angelsonparade.com/2016/8/4/12383890/comeback-boys-tulsa-roughnecks-1-orange-county-blues-2-final-score-report-result|publisher=Angelson Parade|date=4 August 2016|access-date=27 February 2017}} Weeks later, on 21 August 2016, he scored his second goal for the club, in a 2–0 win over LA Galaxy II.{{cite news|title=Winning the Rivalry: Orange County Blues 2, LA Galaxy II 0|url=http://www.angelsonparade.com/2016/8/20/12572498/winning-rivalry-orange-county-blues-2-la-galaxy-ii-0-final-score-match-result-recap|publisher=Angelson Parade|date=20 August 2016|access-date=27 February 2017}} After serving a two match suspension, Chaplow returned to the first team and then on 25 September 2016 against Colorado Springs Switchbacks, he set up two goals, in a 4–0 win.{{cite news|title=They Did It! Orange County Blues 4, Colorado Springs Switchbacks 0|url=http://www.angelsonparade.com/2016/9/24/13045362/orange-county-blues-4-colorado-springs-switchbacks-0-final-score-result-recap-usl-playoffs-qualified|publisher=Angelson Parade|date=24 September 2016|access-date=27 February 2017}} In the remainder of the season, Chaplow went on to make ten appearances.{{cite news|title=Orange County Blues 2016 Player Postmortem: Richard Chaplow|url=http://www.angelsonparade.com/2016/12/19/13995726/orange-county-blues-2016-player-postmortem-richard-chaplow-robbie-rogers-usl-suspension-southampton|publisher=Angelson Parade|date=19 December 2016|access-date=27 February 2017}}

On 21 August 2016, following a 2–0 victory over LA Galaxy II, gay Galaxy player Robbie Rogers wrote on his Facebook page that: "In the heat of the last fifteen minutes of the game a player from the opposing team called me a 'queer' repeatedly".{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2016/08/21/galaxy-robbie-rogers-gay-slur-opponent-usl-mls |title=Galaxy's Robbie Rogers says opponent called him 'queer' |website=SI.com |date=22 August 2016 |access-date=27 August 2016}} After a league investigation, Chaplow was suspended for two games and fined an undisclosed amount.{{cite web|url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/689979?referrer_id=2349190 |title=USL Suspends Orange County's Chaplow |website=Uslsoccer.com |date=13 July 2011 |access-date=27 August 2016}}{{cite web|title=Richard Chaplow banned for alleged homophobic language in USL fixture|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/37181434|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=25 August 2016|date=24 August 2016}} Following the league's findings, Chaplow denied accusations that he had used homophobic language, claiming: "I have been banned for swearing at a player, not homophobic slurs. At no point in the statement is a homophobic slur made reference to, and the simple reason for this is it didn't happen.".{{cite web|author=Bob Williams |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/08/24/richard-chaplow-suspended-for-homophobic-abuse-of-la-galaxy-defe/ |title=Richard Chaplow denies homophobic abuse of LA Galaxy defender Robbie Rogers |website=Telegraph.co.uk |date=22 August 2016 |access-date=27 August 2016}}

Chaplow has represented England internationally at a number of age groups including at under-19 level, as well as at under-20 level.{{cite news|title=Richard Chaplow showing international class|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5876043.Chaplow_showing_international_class/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=22 October 2003|access-date=27 February 2017}}

On 22 January 2004, Chaplow was called up by England under-19 for the first time.{{cite news|title=Richard Chaplow gets England call|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5861304.Chaplow_gets_England_call/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=22 January 2004|access-date=27 February 2017}} Chaplow made his only England U19 appearance on 30 March 2004, in a 1–1 draw against Germany U19.{{cite news|title=Chaplow impresses in first England start|url=http://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/clarets/chaplow-impresses-in-first-england-start-1-1699655|publisher=Burnley Express|date=2 April 2004|access-date=27 February 2017}}

Chaplow has also made one appearance for England under-21s.{{cite news|title=Chaplow set for Clarets' history books|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5856513.Chaplow_set_for_Clarets__history_books/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=16 February 2004|access-date=27 February 2017}} He became Burnley's first ever England under-21 international in February 2004, when he came off the bench on his debut against the Netherlands at the KC Stadium.{{cite news|title=Richard Chaplow joy at call-up|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5856351.Chaplow_joy_at_call_up/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=17 February 2004|access-date=27 February 2017}}

After being in training for the England U20 side in August 2004, Chaplow was called up by the side for the first time on 11 October 2004.{{cite news|title=COYNE OUT OF WALES DATE|url=http://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/clarets/coyne-out-of-wales-date-1-1704207|publisher=Burnley Express|date=16 August 2004|access-date=27 February 2017}}{{cite news|title=Dream day for Chappy|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5815074.Dream_day_for_Chappy/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=11 October 2004|access-date=27 February 2017}} Chaplow then scored his first England U20 goal, in a friendly match against Netherlands U20 side.{{cite news|title=Young gun Chaplow sets his England target|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5815241.Young_gun_Chaplow_sets_his_England_target/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=9 October 2004|access-date=27 February 2017}} In October 2005 he captained the England under-20 side to a 2–2 draw with the Netherlands, in a match played at his former club Burnley's Turf Moor ground.{{cite news|title=Duo back on home Turf|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/6224831.Duo_back_on_home_Turf/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=7 October 2005|access-date=27 February 2017}}

In August 2021, after three seasons as an assistant coach with Orange County SC, Chaplow was named interim head coach of the club.{{cite web|title=ORANGE COUNTY SOCCER CLUB ANNOUNCED THURSDAY THAT HEAD COACH BRAEDEN CLOUTIER HAS BEEN RELIEVED OF HIS DUTIES. CLOUTIER HAD BEEN HEAD COACH OF OCSC SINCE 2017.|url=https://www.orangecountysoccer.com/news_article/show/1179455|website=orangecountysoccer.com|date=19 August 2021|access-date=19 August 2021}}

On 9 November 2021, Orange County removed the interim tag and made Chaplow the permanent head coach.{{cite web |title=RICHARD CHAPLOW NAMED ORANGE COUNTY SC'S PERMANENT HEAD COACH |url=https://www.orangecountysoccer.com/news_article/show/1193316 |website=OrangeCountySoccer.com |access-date=9 November 2021}} Chaplow would lead OCSC to finish second in the Pacific Division, and advance to the USL Championship Final defeating Tampa Bay Rowdies at home, 3–1 in regulation.{{Cite web|title=Orange County SC drops Rowdies to win its first USL Championship title - SBI Soccer|url=https://sbisoccer.com/2021/11/orange-county-sc-drops-rowdies-to-win-its-first-usl-championship-title|access-date=12 January 2022|website=sbisoccer.com|date=30 November 2021 |language=en-US}}

Chaplow was dismissed on 1 May 2023 after picking up just six points from the opening eight matches of the season.{{cite web |title=CLUB STATEMENT |url=https://www.orangecountysoccer.com/news/2023/05/01/club-statement-2/ |website=OrangeCountySoccer.com |publisher=Orange County SC |access-date=1 May 2023}}

Growing up, Chaplow attended Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School{{cite news|title=Our School... Mount Carmel RC High School|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5940453.Our_School____Mount_Carmel_RC_High_School/|work=The Lancashire Telegraph|date=21 October 2002|access-date=27 February 2017}} and supported Burnley.{{cite news|title=Big interview: Richard Chaplow|url=http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/big-interview-richard-chaplow-1-64205|work=Lancashire Evening Post|date=18 January 2008|access-date=27 February 2017}} Like Chaplow, his family are also Burnley supporters.{{cite news|title=Chaplow keen to put one over team-mates|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/5643751.Chaplow_keen_to_put_one_over_team_mates/|publisher=Daily Echo|date=24 March 2006|access-date=27 February 2017}}

Chaplow is married to Emily Chaplow and the couple has two sons. In 2013, Chaplow suffered a tragedy when they lost a baby boy.{{cite news|title=Richard Chaplow and his wife thank fans and club for helping them cope with their loss|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/10444384.Saints_player_and_wife_send_message_after_losing_their_baby_boy/|publisher=Daily Echo|date=25 May 2013|access-date=27 February 2017}}

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Southampton

• Football League One runner-up: 2010–11{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13247222.stm |title=Southampton 3–1 Walsall |publisher=BBC |date=7 May 2011 |access-date=7 May 2011 |archive-url=https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20110804185136/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/13247222.stm |archive-date=4 August 2011 |url-status=live}}
• Football League Championship runner-up: 2011–12{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17795679 |title=Southampton 4–0 Coventry |publisher=BBC |date=28 April 2012 |access-date=28 April 2012 }}

Orange County SC

• Western Conference: 2018{{cite news |title=USL Standings |url=https://www.uslsoccer.com/usl-standings |work=USL Soccer |access-date=19 May 2020}}

Individual

• Football League Championship Player of the Month: August 2008{{cite news |title=PNE's Chaplow chuffed with monthly award |url=http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/preston-north-end-news/pne-s-chaplow-chuffed-with-monthly-award-1-78918 |work=Lancashire Evening Post |date=9 September 2008 |access-date=7 November 2014}}

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• USL Championship: 2021

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