I suspect this means Bidwell will be off (not likely to want to play 2nd fiddle but also are we likely in a position to pay both of their wages?). Feels like a big gamble to me but Robins has tended to get the majority of these calls right in the past so im confident this will improve things. If we do keep Bidwell then i think we may well see a bit of chopping and changing between them dependent on the opposition.
Looks for a cross or pass rather than take a man on. He’s not very quick (obvious being 5”5). Not big on defensive duels either - but he does seem to win them.
With the ball at his feet, he’s probably one of the best full backs in the league.
Just don’t expect him to bomb forward like a Cyrus Christie type. That’s not his game.
I've no doubts about his quality at this level and my preference would be to keep him on board. But with the wingback system we employ I'd prefer more dynamic players than Bidwell
Not sure I understand the not quick because he is 5"5 comment.
Whatever his stats were under Nigel the bell end Pearson, I'd expect them to massively improve under MR.
I reckon he'll be 6'4" by the time the season starts as well.
I reckon he'll be 6'4" by the time the season starts as well.
I hope Bidwell stays, a tough guy defender is sometimes needed and I think he's had a great season
Me too. If he's a second LB with an eye on Bidwell also playing some LCB, that's great. If it's a replacement? I'll wait to see if it makes us stronger.
Good signing. Looks like an attacking option to Bidwell but the fact he nearly went in Jan suggests to me he’ll be off for whatever reason and we’ll likely bring another LWB in. I wonder if we’ll also let others with time on their contracts leave so we can upgrade?
Good positive signing. Timed really well too after the sense of deflation following the weekend.
He is an alternative style to Bidwell, and generally more offensive, but equally he isn’t the same as Maatsen/JWE and won’t be looking to constantly take players on. I hope fans realise that and don’t get on his back when he isn’t taking on the whole of the oppositions right side.
Good technician too - only one signing but perhaps indicates a slight change of style next year.
He is an alternative style to Bidwell, and generally more offensive, but equally he isn’t the same as Maatsen/JWE and won’t be looking to constantly take players on. I hope fans realise that and don’t get on his back when he isn’t taking on the whole of the oppositions right side.
Good technician too - only one signing but perhaps indicates a slight change of style next year.
His little baby legs don’t move very fast, and he’s not got a long stride to compensate for it.
More attacking but with less goals and assists than Bidwell
Bidwell has scored 1 in 61 for us. DaSilva 2 in 105 for Bristol City. Neither are exactly prolific.
He's been very steady this season, not somebody i'd want to see leave so it will be interesting to see how this all plays out
We could always do the right thing and have both
Would like to keep Bidwell as a utility left sided player..can do a job as left sided centre back too. Jay Da Silva...will need good cover. Horses for courses. I'd like to keep both.Worst kept secret, that's Bidwell going to Birmingham then
It's almost as if there is more to analysing players than goals and assists.
To be fair you thought JWE wasn't more attacking than Bidwell so I'm not surprised you think Dasilva isn't either.
Bloody hell, that was quick!MR not messing about
The club have obviously had talks some week ago and come to an agreement.
Hoping we keep Bidwell, I really rate him, and I'm not sure why robins would want to get rid. Would be great to have two proven championship left backs competing for the same position and for us to start forming a real squad.
Not terrible statistics in all honesty surprising that though with the duels won especially with his height. I trust in Robins and Adi and the recruitment team though, hopefully he'll be just what we need.
I can't see us letting Bidwell go he has been solid and we don't have an abundance of options so I think there's some mindset on that moving forward so we're not limited.
For the record, im happy we're getting players in asap, no messing about its good to see us moving quickly after such a painful weekend. But is this such a great move on a 4 year contract? Unless im mistaken, this lad sat on the bench of a team that finished 9 or so places below us in the same league. In Robins i trust of course, so maybe he fits in with the plan and play style and gives us more going forward, just wanted to give my glass half empty thoughts, but of course i hope he's a success.
He's very good defensively.
He suits the current style of play where we're very solid and rely on Gyokeres doing his thing on the counter.
But if we're going to change how we play when Gyokeres leaves it's possible we will need more expansive wing backs.
That's where Dasilva comes in
