Nice back track
I think Bidwell is better defensively than jcs. If hes happy to play there then get s lwb insteadAh well, at least we didn’t spend all summer chasing him like Mowbray did that time with that big defender.
Bidwell is better than him anyway!
I think Bidwell is better defensively than jcs. If hes happy to play there then get s lwb instead
He actually looked better at LCB than at LWB at times (not that that's saying much)Bidwell is not a left centre back, he did ok there at best
He called your hero Bright a total waste of time months before didn’t he and you were having none of it?
Yeah it's pretty standard on here - he's gone to a team who are paying him more and have a better chance of getting promoted, yet suddenly he's shit.Some of the revisionism around JCS is interesting. For me, he was a very good player and was key to making our system work. Granted, he had a stinker at Luton but so did many others. It’s disappointing that we haven’t managed to sign him although I do understand the concern around injuries. If we’d offered him a 4 year deal I wouldn’t be overly impressed.
Not shit, and would have been happy to sign him, but would also be hopeful we could pick up similar.Yeah it's pretty standard on here - he's gone to a team who are paying him more and have a better chance of getting promoted, yet suddenly he's shit.
Yep, same happened when there was talk of a bid for someone outside the 'big 3' where someone suggested Moore and everyone all of a sudden wasn't fussed about Moore leaving. It's a lot like being 13 and finding out the girl you fancy doesn't fancy you back, 'Yeah, didn't like you anyway.'Yeah it's pretty standard on here - he's gone to a team who are paying him more and have a better chance of getting promoted, yet suddenly he's shit.
Yep, same happened when there was talk of a bid for someone outside the 'big 3' where someone suggested Moore and everyone all of a sudden wasn't fussed about Moore leaving. It's a lot like being 13 and finding out the girl you fancy doesn't fancy you back, 'Yeah, didn't like you anyway.'
@Frostie any CBs who are left footed you can think of who might be able step up and fill the void?
I’d be getting in whoever does Oxford‘s CB scouting. They seem to have one ready to move up for decent money almost every season.Great question. Left footers are as rare as rocking horse shit unfortunately, which is why I was delighted with the JCS loan, offered us great balance there.
One name of interest to me is Jerome Opoku who is being released by Fulham. Lots of rough edges & had a mixed bag of loans at lower levels but fits the profile nicely.
Another Fulham are releasing is Alfie Mawson, naturally right footed but comfortable on his left, exceptional on the ball & a real talent. His injury record however would see me steer well clear I'm afraid. Looks like Birmingham are going to try & sign him; could go either way.
In terms of CBs who could potentially step up, I've listed quite a few in the past:
Ross Sykes (Accrington)
Jack Tucker (Gillingham)
Harry Darling (MK Dons)
Ricardo Santos (Bolton)
Luke McNally (Oxford)
Many of these would be unattainable now though with new contracts, bigger suitors etc. & all are predominantly right footed.
One player I'd like us to have a look at as able to cover both LCB & LWB is George Nurse at Shrewsbury. Added bonus of being a long throw specialist too.
Ultimately I think we might look at a young PL loanee again.
I’d be getting in whoever does Oxford‘s CB scouting. They seem to have one ready to move up for decent money almost every season.
Great question. Left footers are as rare as rocking horse shit unfortunately, which is why I was delighted with the JCS loan, offered us great balance there.
One name of interest to me is Jerome Opoku who is being released by Fulham. Lots of rough edges & had a mixed bag of loans at lower levels but fits the profile nicely.
Another Fulham are releasing is Alfie Mawson, naturally right footed but comfortable on his left, exceptional on the ball & a real talent. His injury record however would see me steer well clear I'm afraid. Looks like Birmingham are going to try & sign him; could go either way.
In terms of CBs who could potentially step up, I've listed quite a few in the past:
Ross Sykes (Accrington)
Jack Tucker (Gillingham)
Harry Darling (MK Dons)
Ricardo Santos (Bolton)
Luke McNally (Oxford)
Many of these would be unattainable now though with new contracts, bigger suitors etc. & all are predominantly right footed.
One player I'd like us to have a look at as able to cover both LCB & LWB is George Nurse at Shrewsbury. Added bonus of being a long throw specialist too.
Ultimately I think we might look at a young PL loanee again.
Same height as Phil Babb!Bidwell is just not tall enough for the back three - stop gap in emergencies and that's all.
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