With the summer transfer window now firmly shut, attention has now turned to the pitch for Championship clubs, and for Coventry City, their squad which is packed with potential now has to start picking up consistent results.
Although Mark Robins’ side is now settled for the new season, there are a host of first-team players whose contracts will expire next summer, unless action is taken.
While some of the players are not considered starters, there are a few notable names who look set to depart the Coventry Building Society Arena next June, with Jake Bidwell leading the list of names.
Jake Bidwell
Bidwell has been at Coventry for two-and-a-half years, following his free transfer from Championship rivals, Swansea City, in January 2022.
Since his arrival from South Wales, the left-back has worked his way into the Sky Blues’ starting 111 and has established himself as a popular member of the first-team.
Even when Jay Dasilva was signed to perhaps succeed Bidwell, the 31-year-old stepped up his game and re-established himself as Mark Robins’ first-choice in that position last season.
Bidwell has been questioned about his City future in the past, but he addressed such rumours when speaking to CoventryLive.
Bidwell said: “I love it here, and I will stay here as long as I am wanted and as long as I am contributing. And hopefully, we can take that next step this season.”
Despite addressing his future, the fact of the matter is that Bidwell’s contract will expire next summer unless anything changes.
At 31, Bidwell is the oldest outfield player currently at the club following the departure of Liam Kelly over the summer, so he provides some much-needed experience in the dressing room.
Jamie Allen
Allen has endured turbulent times at Coventry of late, with the player suffering from a serious injury and illness.
Last season, the central midfielder missed large chunks of the campaign, and was limited to 22 Championship appearances due to his fitness and health issues.
Prior to last season, the 29-year-old suffered a heart scare, which resulted in the midfielder missing pre-season and the first month of 2023-24. In February, Allen then suffered a fractured cheekbone and underwent surgery, which kept him out for 12 games.
Now in the final year of his contract, Allen looks to be an impact player from the bench going forward, and it remains to be seen whether the 29-year-old will extend his stay at the CBS Arena – let alone be offered a new deal.
