Jake Bidwell

[Bill Benn]

Can I be the first one to state the bleeding obvious before we all go Bidwell crazy (for some this message comes too late)

Jake Bidwell - a young full back - hasn't quite made the grade at Everton
Had an OK start at BFC, then got stronger and better at the end of the season (when the pressure was off)
He's a nice lad with lots of family based in the North
He's a left back
He can pass and run past players that are slow
He can tackle
Like a lot of loanees he's impressed whilst on loan - will he be so impressive on a more comfortable 2 year contract ?

If we don't get him, there are other players just as capable whom we have not yet seen !
We are in League One and I would say a striker is still top priority, in terms of financial outlay than any thought of big compo for Everton for Bidders !

Thanks for stating the bleeding obvious,you burger grilling maniac

[steve.bees89]

Can I be the first one to state the bleeding obvious before we all go Bidwell crazy (for some this message comes too late)

Jake Bidwell - a young full back - hasn't quite made the grade at Everton
Had an OK start at BFC, then got stronger and better at the end of the season (when the pressure was off)
He's a nice lad with lots of family based in the North
He's a left back
He can pass and run past players that are slow
He can tackle
Like a lot of loanees he's impressed whilst on loan - will he be so impressive on a more comfortable 2 year contract ?

If we don't get him, there are other players just as capable whom we have not yet seen !
We are in League One and I would say a striker is still top priority, in terms of financial outlay than any thought of big compo for Everton for Bidders !

Give us Biddy ( )

Think you've had one too many Smiffyburgers err Smiffy

[wibs]

Can I be the first one to state the bleeding obvious before we all go Bidwell crazy (for some this message comes too late)

Jake Bidwell - a young full back - hasn't quite made the grade at Everton
Had an OK start at BFC, then got stronger and better at the end of the season (when the pressure was off)
He's a nice lad with lots of family based in the North
He's a left back
He can pass and run past players that are slow
He can tackle
Like a lot of loanees he's impressed whilst on loan - will he be so impressive on a more comfortable 2 year contract ?

If we don't get him, there are other players just as capable whom we have not yet seen !
We are in League One and I would say a striker is still top priority, in terms of financial outlay than any thought of big compo for Everton for Bidders !

He can clear the ball a lot further than you did at the weekend

[TeeJayBee]

He can clear the ball a lot further than you did at the weekend

He puts over some decent crosses

[UBee5]

Regardless of how good other left backs in the league maybe, Bidwell could easily fit into a promotion winning side and even though he had some awareness issues, I wouldn't have traded him for anyone last season, he had it all as a left back and a diamond formation will suit him down to the ground.

[Bigbee]

hmm

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/...t-12m-limit-on

[sonofabee]

hmm

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/...t-12m-limit-on

Probably why they've kept us waiting in order for them
to arrange adequate cover before allowing him to move anywhere.

[beebopalula]

hmm

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/...t-12m-limit-on

I'm unconcerned about this as I don't believe Bidwell will break through into the Premier League. This is because he just isn't quick enough for that level IMO. Otherwise he is a fine footballer and I can see him playing at Championship level [ maybe us]. I note he hasn't been offered a long term deal by Everton and I think that's indicative of their thinking.

[readingbee]

I'm unconcerned about this as I don't believe Bidwell will break through into the Premier League. This is because he just isn't quick enough for that level IMO. Otherwise he is a fine footballer and I can see him playing at Championship level [ maybe us]. I note he hasn't been offered a long term deal by Everton and I think that's indicative of their thinking.

I think you are spot on with his speed issues. IMHO Everton have offered him a one year extension which gives them a further look one year down the line and see if he improves. Hopeful that they will loan him out ( to us ) for the season at a good level to test this. If they let him go at the end of this period and he's been with us and his good mate Forshaw. I honestly feel we are ahead of the game in signing him on a perm deal. Although if my head rules my heart I feel Championship for us next season for us maybe one season too soon in reality we are still not there completely, but making the right moves.

[Bill Benn]

Could see us still getting him on loan with us paying the bulk of his wages,providing he isn't on silly money something l am sure Everton don't do.

[Adam]

Could see us still getting him on loan with us paying the bulk of his wages,providing he isn't on silly money something l am sure Everton don't do.

Premier League youth/development players are generally on quite low wages (compared to first teamers) believe it or not, in a lot of cases lower than your average league 1 player. Everton are generally quite wise when paying wages so I would be amazed if they offered Bidwell, essentially a third/fourth choice left back with little chance of playing in the Prem, much more (probably less) than someone like Legge was on.

[WARFIELD BEE]

I'm unconcerned about this as I don't believe Bidwell will break through into the Premier League. This is because he just isn't quick enough for that level IMO. Otherwise he is a fine footballer and I can see him playing at Championship level [ maybe us]. I note he hasn't been offered a long term deal by Everton and I think that's indicative of their thinking.

I never thought M.Turner was quick enough for the Premier League but he has done O.K.

[SmiffyBee]

Could see us still getting him on loan with us paying the bulk of his wages,providing he isn't on silly money something l am sure Everton don't do.

I don't think he is on much at all, at the moment Bill, very affordable for us.

[Bill Benn]

I don't think he is on much at all, at the moment Bill, very affordable for us.

Cheers Smithy hope you are right.

[readingbee]

Cheers Smithy hope you are right.

So do I.

[beebopalula]

I never thought M.Turner was quick enough for the Premier League but he has done O.K.

I always thought he was quick enough for a CB.It's a different kettle of fish down the flanks isn't it? I like Bidwell as he's a fine footballer IMO.

[fencer/bee]

Any news yet ? .. im lead to believe today is the day we hear news either way

[Bigbee]

Any news yet ? .. im lead to believe today is the day we hear news either way

who lead you to that conclusion ?

[Stanley]

Forget Bidwell the Team GB womens left back gets my vote....

[Wouldbee]

Bidwell deal I fear is going the way of the mighty Clarke-Rhodes-Bowditch triumvirate disappointment. A summer spent wondering and then- poof- they were gone.......

[brighton bee]

If we miss out on Bidwell I would rather we try out another prem youngster (could even be better than bidwell!) on loan rather than sign a sub-standard guy on a permanent.

If we settle for second best, we may as well have kept Woodman!

[newbee79]

Woodman doesnt compare to bidwell

[Bill Benn]

Woodman doesnt compare to bidwell

Average player with bad attitude back to his level in div 2

[Nottsbee]

Forget Bidwell the Team GB womens left back gets my vote....

The Team Brazil left back gets my vote.

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[Bill Benn]

Woodman doesnt compare to bidwell

Average player with bad attitude back to his level in div 2 as I said earlier