Jake Bidwell

[beebopalula]

I'm sure that we would know if Everton have other plans.

[nick logan]

I'm sure that we would know if Everton have other plans.

Rumour has it Baines is leaving .

[sonofabee]

Rumour has it Baines is leaving .

I read albeit a few weeks ago that Everton hadn't yet decided whether or not to extend Jakes contract as he was 3 rd of 4th choice left back. Even if Baines is allowed to go I doubt Jake will suddenly be a serious contender for tge first team squad for some while.

[Wouldbee]

Yeah with Baines and coleman both playing last year it's not like Bidwell was retained as cover then. So doubt even if Baines went he'd be retained. I think Coleman might step up to first choice then their current second choice gets a squad positon and they use some of the baines money for a third choice cover. Maybe.

[nick logan]

I read albeit a few weeks ago that Everton hadn't yet decided whether or not to extend Jakes contract as he was 3 rd of 4th choice left back. Even if Baines is allowed to go I doubt Jake will suddenly be a serious contender for tge first team squad for some while.

Not saying he is any closer but it makes sense for Everton to see what happens with Baines first.

[jlove]

I would have though Luke Garbutt was 3rd choice LB for Everton, with Jake 4th.

[Bigbee]

I would have though Luke Garbutt was 3rd choice LB for Everton, with Jake 4th.

Maybe ,I never did quite get why he went on loan to Cheltenham last season in League Two if he was so highly rated

[alexcavell]

Yeah with Baines and coleman both playing last year it's not like Bidwell was retained as cover then. So doubt even if Baines went he'd be retained. I think Coleman might step up to first choice then their current second choice gets a squad positon and they use some of the baines money for a third choice cover. Maybe.

Has Coleman ever played left-back? Distin was second choice last year from what I saw?

[Wouldbee]

Thought he was? Or left wing? Seem to recall he played on the left against us.

[kevalutonbee]

Thought he was? Or left wing? Seem to recall he played on the left against us.

I thought he was right back that night. My memory is telling me he cut in from the right when he scored

[condorman]

Coleman is right sided. He played right back against us (Baines at left back) but can play wide in midfield

[Wouldbee]

Ah. I'm well good at remembering these things. Whatever Bidwell isn't going to break into the first team squad. I hope!

[Chorlton Bee]

Bidwell in EFC starting line up @ Morecambe today, according to a Toffee I know at the match.

[Bigbee]

Bidwell in EFC starting line up @ Morecambe today, according to a Toffee I know at the match.

great

[readingbee]

Bidwell in EFC starting line up @ Morecambe today, according to a Toffee I know at the match.

Everton: Taudul, Kelly, Duffy, Distin, Bidwell, Coleman, Osman, Junior, Rodwell, Vellios, Anichebe. Subs: Hibbert, Neville, Forrester, Browning, McAleny.

[Notting Hill Bee]

Bidwell in EFC starting line up @ Morecambe today, according to a Toffee I know at the match.

I suppose this will be pivotal in Everton's decision of what to do with him. If he plays a blinder then its fair to say that Bidwell will more than likely be retained. If he does fail to impress though, then they could just as easily decide to let him go...

[North London Bee]

If Baines goes as looks increasingly likely then I think we might well need to have a Plan B up our sleeves. I am please for JB that it looks like Everton want to have a good long look at him but am worried about the implications for us.

[JTofBFC]

Thought Tony Craig was a LB that seems to be where he mainly played for Millwall

[favershambee]

According to his interview on Bees Player he's come here to be a central defender. Apparently having player100 games in that position.

Thought Tony Craig was a LB that seems to be where he mainly played for Millwall

[HertfordBee]

The Bidwell saga is in danger of getting a bit tedious. He was good last season - very good - but not great enough to disrupt a pre-seasn waiting for. If it's only going to be a loan anyway then I'm sure there are other options. I'd want a decision before the Germany trip, otherwise look elsewhere.

Surely last season's lengthy episode with Schlupp, where everyone seemed to wait forever for something that was never going to happen, was a lesson learned?

[Chorlton Bee]

The Bidwell saga is in danger of getting a bit tedious. He was good last season - very good - but not great enough to disrupt a pre-seasn waiting for. If it's only going to be a loan anyway then I'm sure there are other options. I'd want a decision before the Germany trip, otherwise look elsewhere.

Surely last season's lengthy episode with Schlupp, where everyone seemed to wait forever for something that was never going to happen, was a lesson learned?

Unless you've inside info, the only disrupting that's going on is to the message board/supporters guesses. I doubt the management team are sitting anxiously waiting for texts/calls etc.

[Bill Benn]

The Bidwell saga is in danger of getting a bit tedious. He was good last season - very good - but not great enough to disrupt a pre-seasn waiting for. If it's only going to be a loan anyway then I'm sure there are other options. I'd want a decision before the Germany trip, otherwise look elsewhere.

Surely last season's lengthy episode with Schlupp, where everyone seemed to wait forever for something that was never going to happen, was a lesson learned?

Whilst l agree with you,something's are sometimes worth waiting for.Bidwell could be a NO,loan or buy.2 of those 3 would do me.

[North London Bee]

Good things ARE worth waiting for but team shape is also key and I would agree that the back four will ned time to tell together. Maybe Redwood is also a possible solution too?

[RitchBee]

Bidwell in EFC starting line up @ Morecambe today, according to a Toffee I know at the match.

Ask him how's he doing?

[Chorlton Bee]

Ask him how's he doing?

Just have, I'll let you know. Everton were 3 up early on so he's probably been subbed.