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Nick

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  • Jan 17, 2025
  • #36
ChatGPT says:

Defensive Skill-Based Nicknames​

  • "Bidblock" – Emphasizing his ability to block attacks.
  • "The Bidwall" – Suggesting he's a defensive wall on the left side.
  • "Lockdown Jake" – Highlighting his ability to shut down opponents.
  • "Iron Bid" – Reflecting toughness and reliability in defense.

Offensive Contribution-Based Nicknames​

  • "Crosswell" – If he's known for delivering great crosses.
  • "Assistwell" – Celebrating his ability to create chances.

General/Playful Nicknames​

  • "Jake the Snake" – Suggesting he's slippery and hard to deal with for opponents.
  • "Biddy" – A simple, friendly shortening of his name.
  • "Lefty Bid" – For his role on the left flank.
  • "Bidderman" – A playful superhero-like nickname.

Coventry-Specific Nicknames​

  • "Sky Blue Jake" – Tying him to the club's identity.
  • "Coventry Cannon" – If he’s known for strong clearances or long shots.

Unique Play on Words​

  • "Bidmeister" – Adding flair to his name.
  • "Well-oiled Bid" – Suggesting he's always ready and efficient.
  • "The Left Bidder" – Highlighting his position and skill.
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stupot07

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  • Jan 17, 2025
  • #37
You'd think it must spell the end of Jay Dasilva if not in January, then the Summer.
 
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Otis

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  • Jan 17, 2025
  • #38
Ccfcisparks said:
Fucking hell these cringe nicknames for players has to stop
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They certainly have, Parksy.
 
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Otis

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  • Jan 17, 2025
  • #39
TheFACTs said:
Almost as cringey as those wet wipes that nickname the chairman 'bling'
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Yeah, true.

The one that always bugged me was calling our goalkeeper Oggy.
 
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PVA

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  • Jan 17, 2025
  • #40
stupot07 said:
I'm glad, he's a great pro and the only player in the squad with genuine leadership qualities. PVA won't be happy.
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It's a year too long, but I have no problem him staying as long as he's not first choice next season, we really need to upgrade there in the summer.
 
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Calista

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  • Jan 17, 2025
  • #41
Nick said:
ChatGPT says:
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Surprised it didn't come up with this...

"Cross and Blockwell" - an amusing wordplay on two of his footballing skills and his reputation for drinking canned soup
 
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SBAndy

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  • Jan 17, 2025
  • #42
stupot07 said:
You'd think it must spell the end of Jay Dasilva if not in January, then the Summer.
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Has to. If we head into next season with both of them still on the books then that’s another bollock dropped.
 
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FergieTheFinisher

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  • Jan 17, 2025
  • #43
edgy said:
Go on then Biddo. JBidz. Jizzle Bizzle. Jakey B.
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Jizzle Bizzle. ?? Is that cuz he squirts a cross into the box.
 

Covkid1968#

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  • Jan 17, 2025
  • #44
SBAndy said:
Bonkers.
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Never going to catch on… we stick with Bidders I’m afraid mate.
 
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Ricketts

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  • Jan 17, 2025
  • #45
Good decision. I am not an ITK but it always seemed to me under Robins he was always on the point of leaving.
Superb athlete and just gets on with his job.
congratulations Bidmeister.
 
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mmttww

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  • Jan 17, 2025
  • #46
Ccfcisparks said:
We have some thick fans.
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I mean, you did kinda walk into this one...

 
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KenilworthSkyBlue

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  • Jan 17, 2025
  • #47
2.5 year deal seems a touch long but at a guess I'd suspect he took a lesser wage for a longer deal.
 

shmmeee

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  • Jan 17, 2025
  • #48
Ccfcisparks said:
Fan reaction to this onntwitter genuinely has me gobsmacked. We have some thick fans.
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Desperate for a signing, get Pato Banter and a two year deal for our reserve left back. Hardly inspiring stuff. Should have just done this in Feb and most would have been ok probably.
 

Nick

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  • Jan 17, 2025
  • #49
shmmeee said:
Desperate for a signing, get Pato Banter and a two year deal for our reserve left back. Hardly inspiring stuff. Should have just done this in Feb and most would have been ok probably.
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Dasilva is the reserve.
 

Skybluedownunder

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  • Jan 17, 2025
  • #50
One year too many

Don’t know why we felt this deal was required now, would have liked to see how easy it was to get Da Silva rid of first as we are crying out for a LB and Bidders would be a good reliable back up but if we can’t shift Da Silva then we are stuck


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Seymour_East

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  • Jan 17, 2025
  • #51
KenilworthSkyBlue said:
2.5 year deal seems a touch long but at a guess I'd suspect he took a lesser wage for a longer deal.
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Not too long to keep an experienced player at the club to ease in young and new players. Good move, still a lot to come from Bidders!
 

rob9872

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  • Jan 17, 2025
  • #52
Talking like he's 35 - the guys only 31. 2.5 years is absolutely the right length.
 
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rob9872

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  • Jan 18, 2025
  • #53
 
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Skybluedownunder

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  • Jan 18, 2025
  • #54
rob9872 said:
Talking like he's 35 - the guys only 31. 2.5 years is absolutely the right length.
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As he gets older he will slow down.
For the last two seasons we’ve been crying out for a left back to come and take the starting 11 spot over the top of both Bidwell & Da Silva.

2.5 years for someone we are looking to move to the bench is crazy. It was like when we gave Liam Kelly, Godden & Allen long contracts knowing we were phasing them out


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Lamps

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  • Jan 18, 2025
  • #55
Skybluedownunder said:
As he gets older he will slow down.
For the last two seasons we’ve been crying out for a left back to come and take the starting 11 spot over the top of both Bidwell & Da Silva.

2.5 years for someone we are looking to move to the bench is crazy. It was like when we gave Liam Kelly, Godden & Allen long contracts knowing we were phasing them out


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He has a good football brain. The first yard or two is all in the head. Some lose pace at his age others don't.

I don't have a problem securing the services of a player until they're 33. He is dependable. Good experience for the younger players to learn from. We've already taken most of the experience out of our squad.
 
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Liquid Gold

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  • Jan 18, 2025
  • #56
Personality hire
 
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PVA

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  • Jan 18, 2025
  • #57
Lamps said:
He has a good football brain. The first yard or two is all in the head. Some lose pace at his age others don't.

I don't have a problem securing the services of a player until they're 33. He is dependable. Good experience for the younger players to learn from. We've already taken most of the experience out of our squad.
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He'll be 34 at the end of the contract.
 

clint van damme

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  • Jan 18, 2025
  • #58
KenilworthSkyBlue said:
2.5 year deal seems a touch long but at a guess I'd suspect he took a lesser wage for a longer deal.
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I'd imagine that's exactly what's happened. I think that suits both parties.
 
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Nick

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  • Jan 18, 2025
  • #59
Skybluedownunder said:
As he gets older he will slow down.
For the last two seasons we’ve been crying out for a left back to come and take the starting 11 spot over the top of both Bidwell & Da Silva.

2.5 years for someone we are looking to move to the bench is crazy. It was like when we gave Liam Kelly, Godden & Allen long contracts knowing we were phasing them out


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It's hardly "crazy"

Is this a competition for people to be the most outraged for internet points?!
 
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Skybluedownunder

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  • Jan 18, 2025
  • #60
Nick said:
It's hardly "crazy"

Is this a competition for people to be the most outraged for internet points?!
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Think you are looking into the wording a bit much mate, did you get up on the wrong side of the bed?

I stand by what I said


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Nick

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  • Jan 18, 2025
  • #61
Skybluedownunder said:
Think you are looking into the wording a bit much mate, did you get up on the wrong side of the bed?

I stand by what I said


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Not sure if you're trying to be ironic when you're the one trying your hardest to be annoyed
 
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KenilworthSkyBlue

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  • Jan 18, 2025
  • #62
clint van damme said:
I'd imagine that's exactly what's happened. I think that suits both parties.
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I don't get the hysteria around it to be honest. It's a good decision and the deal definitely works for both parties.
 
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RegiswasGod

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  • Jan 18, 2025
  • #63
Chuffed with this. My favourite player. Always feel more reassured when his name is on the team sheet
 
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KenilworthSkyBlue

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  • Jan 18, 2025
  • #64
Skybluedownunder said:
As he gets older he will slow down.
For the last two seasons we’ve been crying out for a left back to come and take the starting 11 spot over the top of both Bidwell & Da Silva.

2.5 years for someone we are looking to move to the bench is crazy. It was like when we gave Liam Kelly, Godden & Allen long contracts knowing we were phasing them out


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Why is it crazy? 99% of the fanbase have been crying out for some experience yet you want to get rid of our most experienced player. Makes sense.

He'll be on reduced terms and more than likely will be second fiddle to whoever we bring in at LB in the near future, so I don't really see what the issue is.

Constantly chopping and changing the side doesn't work. The amount of new faces the club will have to bring in between now and the end of next summer is already sizeable. Rebuilding half the squad season after season just doesn't work. Personally I'd rather the recruitment department concentrates on the priorities.

We also need the right characters at the club and Bidwell has been a top professional throughout his time here.
 
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clint van damme

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  • Jan 18, 2025
  • #65
RegiswasGod said:
Chuffed with this. My favourite player. Always feel more reassured when his name is on the team sheet
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Indeed. This squad is massively devoid of experience. Not sure why signing up one of the few experienced players we have until he's 34 isn't going down well with some people.

Especially as it seems we'll be playing 4 at the back. Just need to try and move Dasilva on and bring in another LB
 
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hill83

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  • Jan 18, 2025
  • #66
“Lockdown Jake”

 
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Otis

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  • Jan 18, 2025
  • #67
Yeah, I'm happy he's staying.

We need that experience.
 
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SBAndy

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  • Jan 18, 2025
  • #68
KenilworthSkyBlue said:
Why is it crazy? 99% of the fanbase have been crying out for some experience yet you want to get rid of our most experienced player. Makes sense.

He'll be on reduced terms and more than likely will be second fiddle to whoever we bring in at LB in the near future, so I don't really see what the issue is.

Constantly chopping and changing the side doesn't work. The amount of new faces the club will have to bring in between now and the end of next summer is already sizeable. Rebuilding half the squad season after season just doesn't work. Personally I'd rather the recruitment department concentrates on the priorities.

We also need the right characters at the club and Bidwell has been a top professional throughout his time here.
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Aware this wasn’t directed at me, but given my opinion is the same I’ll respond to each of the points:

1. I don’t see full back as a position I’m particularly arsed about experience. I also don’t think his experience makes up for his lack of ability which I think is massively over-egged.
2. Reduced terms, maybe, but he’ll still be taking a first team wage and we now have both him and Dasilva on first team contracts until 2027. You’re putting a hell of a lot of trust in the fact we can offload Dasilva - I don’t see who would be interested.
2. “Constantly chopping and changing” we’ve pretty much headed into this season with minimal change; part of the reason it’s been so frustrating. With the fairly major outgoings likely this summer, we know there will be a bit of a rebuild required and will likely have funds available to get a significant upgrade. As it is, we’ll become over-stocked at LB if that happens.
4. Character I’ll concede on. Always comes across as a top professional. I’m just not keen on his level of ability.
 
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KenilworthSkyBlue

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  • Jan 18, 2025
  • #69
SBAndy said:
Aware this wasn’t directed at me, but given my opinion is the same I’ll respond to each of the points:

1. I don’t see full back as a position I’m particularly arsed about experience. I also don’t think his experience makes up for his lack of ability which I think is massively over-egged.
2. Reduced terms, maybe, but he’ll still be taking a first team wage and we now have both him and Dasilva on first team contracts until 2027. You’re putting a hell of a lot of trust in the fact we can offload Dasilva - I don’t see who would be interested.
2. “Constantly chopping and changing” we’ve pretty much headed into this season with minimal change; part of the reason it’s been so frustrating. With the fairly major outgoings likely this summer, we know there will be a bit of a rebuild required and will likely have funds available to get a significant upgrade. As it is, we’ll become over-stocked at LB if that happens.
4. Character I’ll concede on. Always comes across as a top professional. I’m just not keen on his level of ability.
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1. Think you've missed the point with this. It's not about having experience at LB as a standalone per say. It's about having experience integrated throughout the squad. Bidwell has around 500 apps in the Championship give or take. Not one player even comes close to that. Bidwell may not be a natural leader per say but he's an example younger players to follow in both how to conduct themselves in training and on the pitch.

2. You don't really know what will happen in 6 months time. Yes, on the face of it it'll be difficult to move Dasilva on given his wages, I've said this on multiple occasions. But, it might be one that we'll have to shoulder a significant portion of Dasilva's wages by loaning him out. It'd also be far more expensive to bring in a new back-up LB than to retain Bidwell which won't help in that regard.

3. Not really sure what you're on about with this point? We've basically changed our entire squad in 3 windows and heading into another window likely having to do near enough the same. That's the definition of chopping and changing. We need to be pragmatic in terms of prioritising our main targets and the areas which need the most support. Why would you add more to an already overloaded plate for a squad role which isn't all that critical?

4. Unless we have the budget of Burnley's or Sheff U's we're not going to have like for like in terms of ability for a supporting role I'm afraid.
 
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steve101

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  • Jan 18, 2025
  • #70
Mr dependable and probably our most consistent player over the last few years. Keeping experience in the squad is exactly what we need.
 
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