Michael Kightly - What's happening?

[Spijed]

I thought Ipswich were interested in taking him at the start of the season.

Are we keeping him just in case of injuries?

[Wilsdenclaret]

Wouldn't surprise me if he was offered up to Hull or Norwich to sweeten the deals

[ClaretEngineer]

When is his contract up?

[JPS71]

His contracts up this year I think.

[randomclaret2]

Nixon reporting he could be on his way out.

[jedi_master]

Been a good servant to us and will always be fondly remembered by me for 13/14 when he really came into his own to help us over the line in the last 10 games.

Time for him to move on and get some football though - and there is only one reason we would be willing to let Kightly leave...if Brady is in the building.

[Pearcey]

Nixon reporting he could be on his way out.

Being squeezed apparently.

[Lancasterclaret]

He's miles behind where we are now.

Only six months left on his contract?

Needs a move to get another one somewhere else I think

[SkiptonClaret]

Michael Kightly could be out of Burnley. Being squeezed. That will interest a few.

(Nixon)

What is he, 31 ? Needs to be playing, he's had some (fleeting) moments but often there is zero end product. As he's a runner he's been afforded much more time than some, for example compare with the dog's abuse that Stanislas got from some fans and he's a far superior footballer (but not a runner).

[Blackrod]

Think the wages put Ipswich off. He did help get us over the line that season with some great end of season performances and has played his part for us.

[Walton]

Like Jedi Master, I've had a lot of time for Kightly since that 13/14 season where I think he was absolutely vital to how we played.

He's a grafter, who can also stretch the play and relieve pressure that way, but with Gudmundsson being a better version of him, Brady on the way (fingers crossed) and money in the bank, this summer seems a natural time for his BFC stay to end. He'll get another deal at one of the larger Championship sides on decent money, and he can play out his career there.

[PWBFC]

In reality, his time with us should've been up long ago. Hope he gets himself a move, somebody like Preston would be a good move for him.

[ablueclaret]

A better player than some would have, often come in,played well and been dropped, certainly needs a change of air, could do well for a Championship club.

[Wilsdenclaret]

Norwich to ease the wheels for Brady?

[ClaretTony]

Ipswich certainly couldn't afford him last summer but I would have thought any move might have been dependent on us getting in a replacement. This time that replacement could arrive.

[Right_winger]

Always thought Kightly was a good player for us. Like his directness as it causes problems. Isn't good enough going backwards for Dyche though and we certainly require a player with more ability.

Hopefully he will get a move somewhere where he can play regular.

[ablueclaret]

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