He ended the 2009–10 season with 31 appearances to his name, playing mostly in midfield, as Burnley were relegated into the Championship. Speaking in August 2010, manager Brian Laws said that Bikey would be played at centre-half as he was more comfortable there and "could be one of outstanding centre halves in the division". Laws reportedly turned down an approach for Bikey from "a major European club" on transfer deadline day.
He concluded the 2009-10 season with 31 appearances, primarily in midfield, as Burnley were relegated to the Championship. Manager Brian Laws stated that Bikey would be deployed at center-back due to his comfort there and predicted he could become one of the best center backs in the league. Laws reportedly rejected a bid from a major European club for Bikey on transfer deadline day.