Gibson wants to leave Burnley

[holdyourfire]

Keep him and soldier on.

[ksrclaret]

Let him go and play some football.

[holdyourfire]

If we sell him we might end up with egg on our face!

[creepingdeath]

He must be sick of our ouef-ball

[jojomk1]

Would any club let their 3rd choice CB (and good quality at that) go to a relegation rival who cannot defend
They would be mad, and would been seen as deserving to go down by many if such a thing happened
Almost as bad as giving another rival a decent keeper when that team don't have one due to injuries

Is it all about money - we will see

[Winstonswhite]

Categorically we cannot let him go this month. And we won’t do. There’s absolutely no benefit to us whatsoever.

[dougcollins]

How long has Mee got left?

[jrgbfc]

It didn't make much sense to let Vokes go last January but all we saw was the pound signs.

[ksrclaret]

Categorically we cannot let him go this month. And we won’t do. There’s absolutely no benefit to us whatsoever.

It's sometimes about doing right by the player himself too, as was the case with Vokes and then Heaton.

[kaptin1]

We’ve tried to build a competitive squad with two similar standard players in each position. Problem is that Dyche is so loyal to his first eleven, and particularly his centre backs, that others really struggle to get a look in. This could become a problem in future as potential new signings are likely to be put off due to the risk of not getting an opportunity, even if they are good enough. Maybe we need to rotate the squad a bit more to keep everyone happy and fresh, but when we have done this in the past it’s tended to lead to underperformance, probably because the players coming in are lacking game time. Unfortunately, we seem to do best when we have a settled side with the same eleven playing week in week out. So hard to see the approach changing.

[Giftonsnoidea]

Might be wise to loan him out with a recall option to get his value back up again

[snapcrackleandpop]

HE WANTS TO LEAVE !! The cheeky sod.

[holdyourfire]

Been told that he's a bad egg by all accounts

Unlike sam YOKES.

[claret10]

I’ve got to say I really do hate this sort of unsubstantiated character assassination. “By all accounts”: meaning basically I’m talking out of my ar$e.

Not really....it might be completely wrong...I'm not claiming to be all knowing about all things Burnley FC...however I have been told by more than 1 person who would be decently well placed to know that he has caused some awkwardness behind the scenes

Again, as with any info that people get on here you can't claim it to be 100% truth...but considering it's a topic about him on a Burnley FC messageboard it seemed relevant to add to the discussion. FWIW if I was him I'd be a little bit cheesed off and would probably have kicked up more of a storm that he apparently has.

It's no wonder people are hesitant to post things on here with the way people get on their high horse rather than just discussing things.

[Woodleyclaret]

Makeweight for one of Norwichs stars they seem to have an endless supply of talent

[jrgbfc]

Not really....it might be completely wrong...I'm not claiming to be all knowing about all things Burnley FC...however I have been told by more than 1 person who would be decently well placed to know that he has caused some awkwardness behind the scenes

Again, as with any info that people get on here you can't claim it to be 100% truth...but considering it's a topic about him on a Burnley FC messageboard it seemed relevant to add to the discussion. FWIW if I was him I'd be a little bit cheesed off and would probably have kicked up more of a storm that he apparently has.

It's no wonder people are hesitant to post things on here with the way people get on their high horse rather than just discussing things.

I'd say both Gibson and Vydra have a right to be royally ****** off tbh.

[bfcjg]

Hardly a classic transfer coop.

[Vegas Claret]

We’ve tried to build a competitive squad with two similar standard players in each position. Problem is that Dyche is so loyal to his first eleven, and particularly his centre backs, that others really struggle to get a look in. This could become a problem in future as potential new signings are likely to be put off due to the risk of not getting an opportunity, even if they are good enough. Maybe we need to rotate the squad a bit more to keep everyone happy and fresh, but when we have done this in the past it’s tended to lead to underperformance, probably because the players coming in are lacking game time. Unfortunately, we seem to do best when we have a settled side with the same eleven playing week in week out. So hard to see the approach changing.

exactly this

[icu81b4]

We’ve tried to build a competitive squad with two similar standard players in each position. Problem is that Dyche is so loyal to his first eleven, and particularly his centre backs, that others really struggle to get a look in. This could become a problem in future as potential new signings are likely to be put off due to the risk of not getting an opportunity, even if they are good enough. Maybe we need to rotate the squad a bit more to keep everyone happy and fresh, but when we have done this in the past it’s tended to lead to underperformance, probably because the players coming in are lacking game time. Unfortunately, we seem to do best when we have a settled side with the same eleven playing week in week out. So hard to see the approach changing.

This is why Cup competitions are good to be a continued part of, and not crashing out at the first opportunity (hopefully). It gives those bench warmers a chance to show SD what they are capable of under match conditions.

[Burnleyareback2]

Another player we'll never know how good he could have been because he wasn't given a chance. I wouldn't blame him if he wanted out, only surprise is it's taken so long.

Or we could just be happy we have better players ahead of him?

[jrgbfc]

Or we could just be happy we have better players ahead of him?

Is Ben Mee better than Gibson though? The year we won the Championship Gibson and Michael Keane were the best centre backs in the league by a mile.

[Burnleyareback2]

Is Ben Mee better than Gibson though? The year we won the Championship Gibson and Michael Keane were the best centre backs in the league by a mile.

Club captain and much more league experience, better player - probably now down to experience and development.

[arise_sir_charge]

Gibson is far more or a mystery than Vydra to me.

How he’s not been given a chance is a mystery. It seems Ben Mee is simply undroppable despite us having a lad that beat him to the England squad sat in reserve.

Also all this talk of “bad eggs”......utter shite.

If it’s all true we’ve gone from not signing any bad eggs in Dyche’s tenure to buying 3 (if you believe everyone dislikes Hart) in the space of about ten days in August 2018. Not likely.

The problem is Dyche’s loyalty. Admiral in some instances, totally constipating and stifling in others.

This is one of the “others”.

[jrgbfc]

Club captain and much more league experience, better player - probably now down to experience and development.

Only one of them has been in England squads and linked with the big boys though, and it ain't Ben Mee. But I get that it's hard for Dyche to drop the club captain.

[Burnleyareback2]

Only one of them has been in England squads and linked with the big boys though, and it ain't Ben Mee. But I get that it's hard for Dyche to drop the club captain.

And only weeks ago we are all wondering why Ben hasn't had an England call up this season.

[ClaretEngineer]

This is Ben Mee has been an excellent player and servant to our club, if he was just that bit better he wouldn’t be playing for us. He’s had for more good games than bad ones, so I think even after a few bad games it’d be the wrong thing to do drop him.

It’s the same in any job, everyone is quick to jump on your mistakes but rarely is praise given for all the good work you do.

We pride ourselves on being a solid defensive unit and that relies on having a strong and stable partnership at the back.

We should be happy we have a tough pair of centre halves that injuries have been kind to so far.

Tough luck for Gibson though, and I doubt he was promised to be a 1st team starter. For his own sake he needs to be out playing football. Surprised Boro haven’t come back in for him.

[Safron]

We aren't a good advert for potential signings,who would seriously consider joining us with our record of yearly benchwarmers,I'm sure players talk to each other from other club's,and wouldn't be surprised for players to be warned off us,I bet even players agents warn them off

[arise_sir_charge]

And only weeks ago we are all wondering why Ben hasn't had an England call up this season.

Not all of us.

Ben Mee is never an England centre half.

He’s a solid, very dependable stopper and has been very good for us. Gibson may be better. It seems we won’t find out.

[Rileybobs]

If Gibson is so much better than Mee then why is he being linked with a club 5 points adrift at the bottom of the league?

It’s tough luck for Gibson, I sympathise with him, but unfortunately he’s deemed our 3rd or 4th best centre back and I’ve not seen anything to suggest that he isn’t.

It would only take an injury for Mee for Gibson to have a chance but fortunately for us, and unfortunately for Gibson, Mee is virtually an ever present.

As with other threads, people are very quick to turn on our players after a few bad performances. Mee has been a great servant to Burnley and if anything is still improving.

[arise_sir_charge]

If Gibson is so much better than Mee then why is he being linked with a club 5 points adrift at the bottom of the league?

It’s tough luck for Gibson, I sympathise with him, but unfortunately he’s deemed our 3rd or 4th best centre back and I’ve not seen anything to suggest that he isn’t.

It would only take an injury for Mee for Gibson to have a chance but fortunately for us, and unfortunately for Gibson, Mee is virtually an ever present.

As with other threads, people are very quick to turn on our players after a few bad performances. Mee has been a great servant to Burnley and if anything is still improving.

Because it’s 18 months plus since he had any meaningful action.

Not turning on Mee, I’ve always thought he’s steady and can’t deny he’s been good for us. Don’t believe he’s this undroppable demi God others see him as.

[dsr]

Is Ben Mee better than Gibson though? The year we won the Championship Gibson and Michael Keane were the best centre backs in the league by a mile.

How do you work that out? Ben Mee played 23 games at centre back and we were unbeaten in those 23. What did Gibson do that was so very much better?

[NewClaret]

Makeweight for one of Norwichs stars they seem to have an endless supply of talent

Swap deal with Aarons will do nicely

[Goobs]

If I was Dyche I'd say to him Omletting you go once I have a replacement.

[NewClaret]

Will be very disappointed if he leaves, particularly to Norwich. It’s reassuring to have him as back up to Tarks/Mee and we should be looking to have this standard of replacement in all positions. I can understand his position though. Gut feel is he is going with his mystery injury for the cup game & Dunnes recall

[superdimitri]

Inevitable really, only so long until players are complaining about not getting a chance.

[mickleoverclaret]

Would have loved to see him given a chance after the Everton home game last Boxing Day. Ben Mee could have had no complaints if he was dropped along with Hart.

He played half of that Everton game though and got hooked at half time because he was rubbish.

[claretonthecoast1882]

I'd say both Gibson and Vydra have a right to be royally ****** off tbh.

But not as upset as you

[Quickenthetempo]

If we don't sell Gibson he goes into his last year of his contract that he can run down for a bumper deal.

The club can't afford to do this with players.

[claretonthecoast1882]

If we don't sell Gibson he goes into his last year of his contract that he can run down for a bumper deal.

The club can't afford to do this with players.

Gibson's contract is until 2022

[Quickenthetempo]

That's better for us.

[jrgbfc]

He played half of that Everton game though and got hooked at half time because he was rubbish.

He was no worse than anyone else that day. Ben Mee had been poor the entire first half of the season.

[ClaretinJapan]

Surprised someone hasn't already poached him tbh. Sure to be late scramble though.

[Darnhill Claret]

With 3 quality centre backs, it might have paid dividends to try and persist with 3 at the back.

[claretcarrot93]

He was no worse than anyone else that day. Ben Mee had been poor the entire first half of the season.

Thats the sort of thing people are judging him on. The whole team was terrible that day like they were first half of that season. Mee has been fantastic for us but he has his limitations on the ball and has a mistake in him. It looked like the Gibson signing was an upgrade on Mee. Younger better on the ball and had already had England call ups. Lads never been given a chance to show that and he should move for the good of his career.

[BOYSIE31]

He needs to leave for his career - strange signing and in the long term would be better than Mee but a quality player

[claretonthecoast1882]

Hard to believe so many hammer Dyche for playing Gibson in the Europa league claiming it to be a weakened side with him in it, especially when some of the same posters are saying he should be playing more.