Transfer Rumour Jake Bidwell - Confirmed (18 Viewers)
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fernandopartridge
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Deny everything Baldrick
cc84cov
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Probably right G
covcity4life
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You neve rknow maybe Sisu are thinking we could be a prem team by may so are going to give us a tiny bit more budget in this window.
Maybe lol
Maybe lol
Grendel
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They don’t have any money
covcity4life
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Do they not as overall hedge fund tho? Maybe take from somewhere else and give to us
Not actually saying it's happening just wondering if it's a possibility
Grendel
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We have essentially been cast aside in tbe investment portfolio and they make loans at Wonga interest rates to pay investors. They are not bothered now what league we are in as long as they can demonstrate returns to investors
covcity4life
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Well hopefully we make more as a championship team than we do as a league 1. Staying in this league may have to be enough for fans till they go
SkyBlue_Bear83
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Has anyone watched him play? Is he suited to wing back? Sounds like a more traditional full back to me
Gibbo
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That has always been true
Grendel
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No not until Sepalla took control
They still need an exit. They do care which division we are in as it is critical to any exit and any return to investors .
SleepyGinger
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From the few times I’ve seen him play I’d say he’s definitely a wing back. Remember him and Conor Roberts basically playing as wingers for them last season
kg82
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Yeah, I was about to say the same. Each week it seemed like one or the other had an assist last season.
Grendel
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No it really isn’t. They adjust the downs sell assets and just continue to pay investors - they don’t care it’s a cold emotionless investment portfolio that takes a zero risk policy now for returns
Gibbo
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On topic tho, how can people be so sure this Bidwell acquisition is a good deal? I admire the self-confidence. We know we need a left back / left wing back, that is agreed. But that is it.
How good is he, well who knows? The chart up thread doesn't look promising. He is in effect a 'Swansea reject'. I suggest reserving our judgement is the best policy - not easy for football fans I realise.
However he does fit the profile of the successful acquisition strategy for L2 and L1, but which we abandoned for the first season in the Championship - good (hopefully) out of contract players - see Kelly, MacF (small fee?) and recently Kane.
How good is he, well who knows? The chart up thread doesn't look promising. He is in effect a 'Swansea reject'. I suggest reserving our judgement is the best policy - not easy for football fans I realise.
However he does fit the profile of the successful acquisition strategy for L2 and L1, but which we abandoned for the first season in the Championship - good (hopefully) out of contract players - see Kelly, MacF (small fee?) and recently Kane.
300 championship games, only out of the team due to a change or style and system. Excellent signing if it happens
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He'd be the first player in that position of first team level that we actually own ourselves for a couple of years, so that'd be progress in terms of building on this season, next. He does also have a fair amount of experience, yet is at arguably peak age as a footballer.
tbf I have no clue if he's any good or not, but the profile seems reasonable.
SlowerThanPlatt
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They are playing the same style and system with wing backs, the manager prefers Ryan Manning
kg82
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Kane was also out of favour at QPR wasn’t he?
Grendel
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Yes took a big cut in wages - he’s an absolute steal
SlowerThanPlatt
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shmmeee
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Could be another Kane looking at his career stats. Maybe just not feeling it this season at Swansea for whatever reason. Could also be another Junior Brown but that’s signings for you.
Get him and JCS in on frees and spend a similar amount to the last two summers (about £2m) and we could be interesting next season. A CB, an AM and maybe a couple of loans at ST and CM to flesh out the squad and were looking good. Assuming we don’t lose anyone.
Get him and JCS in on frees and spend a similar amount to the last two summers (about £2m) and we could be interesting next season. A CB, an AM and maybe a couple of loans at ST and CM to flesh out the squad and were looking good. Assuming we don’t lose anyone.
Frostie
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Bidwell has played almost exclusively as a wing-back in the last 2 seasons & whilst he's struggled a little to get to grips with the system since Russell Martin took over,I wouldn't be too worried about the numbers he's put up this season. Swansea are a team in transition & struggling to find their way (hence the league position). He put up excellent numbers last season with his crossing accuracy & creativity.
Ryan Manning is now Martin's go to at LWB but only in the last 4 or 5 games since Bidwell rejected a new contract.
Ryan Manning is now Martin's go to at LWB but only in the last 4 or 5 games since Bidwell rejected a new contract.
Sky Blue Pete
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You may find things easier to open up your mind to alternative possibilities. Assuming the worst in everything and everyone must be so tiring
Grendel
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Well of course I’ll open my mind but I can only quote The actual evidence that is presented to companies house. It’s not even the worst of anything it’s a fact based on info? What facts do you have to say I’m wrong?
PeacefullR
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Bidwell was a steady Eddy 6 or 7 out of 10 most week during his time with QPR,I would describe him as a better defender than an attacking outlet as a W/Back though imo.
When he left QPR on a free transfer he was one of the higher earners that the club could not continue to pay.
When he left QPR on a free transfer he was one of the higher earners that the club could not continue to pay.
Still a good signing however you want to spin it
David O'Day
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He's always been good going forward though? He was for Brentford and Swansea at least
TomRad85
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These cunts always think they are a bigger club than us based on absolutely nothing. Then again their fanbase is made up of people who make our Facebook group members look like Mensa members.Oh piss off
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Sky Blue Pete
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It’s more a way of seeing things. People like better days, sky blue insider and old fiver all have information mines just an awareness I might not always have all the information and so to keep my mind open
Sky Blue Harry H
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So if Bidwell signs, will you admit they have supported Robins?
Blind-Faith
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It appears to me as a very similar signing to Kane, very experienced at this level. I wasn’t very excited about the Kane signing, I got that very wrong.
So I’m not going to get excited about this signing either and hope it has the same effect. Think this is going to be a very good piece of business by the club though
We actually have a LWB on our books who isn’t on loan, that will do for me
So I’m not going to get excited about this signing either and hope it has the same effect. Think this is going to be a very good piece of business by the club though
We actually have a LWB on our books who isn’t on loan, that will do for me