A good move for Chapman and probably a good move for Lincoln. Comments about him just being an average L2 player, describe perfectly his level now (but not his potential )and his reason for not wanting to stay at Lincoln.
He is still 19 and a similar age to when Harry Anderson first came to Lincoln. The progress the club and Anderson have made have fitted perfectly for both parties and we now have a good L1 player that is still improving.
Chapman returned as a 16 year old from a spell in Leicester's youth set up. However, the progress from NL to top of L1 for Lincoln has meant every time Chapman has improved, to be nearing the standard required, the club's playing level has also improved.
Chapman to thrive at Lincoln was born about 4 years too late. However, the good news for him is that at 19, he is already an average L2 player, when Anderson was an average NL player at the same age.
What Chapman needs and no doubt wants is games. He will hopefully get that at Cheltenham and in four years time could exceed Anderson's progress and be a Championship player.
That part however is up to him. If he gets his head down and works hard, he is now in a good place to succeed.
I wish him well, and hope he fulfils his potential and that we have some good sell on clauses, in the event he proves his doubters wrong.