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16 Facts About Richard Chaplow

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Richard David Chaplow was born on 2 February 1985 and is an English retired professional footballer and coach who was most recently the head coach of USL Championship side Orange County SC.

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Richard Chaplow won a penalty soon after coming on as a late substitute, enabling Robert Earnshaw to complete his hat-trick from the spot.

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In February 2006, Richard Chaplow signed a three-month loan deal with Championship side Southampton, as part of the deal which saw Nigel Quashie move the other way.

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Two weeks later, Richard Chaplow returned to his parent club after suffering a knee injury.

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Richard Chaplow went on to make thirteen appearances and scoring three times in all competitions.

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On 15 March 2013, Richard Chaplow joined Championship side Millwall on loan until the end of the season.

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On 15 July 2013, Richard Chaplow signed a two-year deal with Millwall following his release by Southampton.

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On 20 February 2015, Richard Chaplow signed on loan for a month at Ipswich Town, with an agreement that he could stay until the end of the season.

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On 29 July 2016, Richard Chaplow signed with United Soccer League side Orange County Blues.

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Richard Chaplow has represented England internationally at a number of age groups including at under-19 level, as well as at under-20 level.

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On 22 January 2004, Richard Chaplow was called up by England under-19 for the first time.

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Richard Chaplow 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.

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Richard Chaplow then scored his first England U20 goal, in a friendly match against Netherlands U20 side.

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Richard Chaplow was dismissed on 1 May 2023 after picking up just six points from the opening eight matches of the season.

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Richard Chaplow is married to Emily Richard Chaplow and the couple has two sons.

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In 2013, Richard Chaplow suffered a tragedy when they lost a baby boy.