Billy Kee

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Billy Kee

Post by jojomk1 » Wed Jan 29, 2020 12:03 pm

Announces his retirement from football

Stanley sending their best wishes and so do I

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Re: Billy Kee

Post by COBBLE » Wed Jan 29, 2020 12:18 pm

Best wishes Billy, enjoy your life.

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Re: Billy Kee

Post by mdd2 » Wed Jan 29, 2020 12:34 pm

And this due to his mental health problems as I understand matters; physically OK but out of the game a long time with his Mental Health issues and his retirement at 29 suggests Billy is still suffering.

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Re: Billy Kee

Post by NickBFC » Wed Jan 29, 2020 12:35 pm

Sad situation, but a brave decision from him. I hope he can find happiness in retirement.

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Re: Billy Kee

Post by THEWELLERNUT70 » Wed Jan 29, 2020 12:39 pm

Sad news indeed. Hopefully the lad continues to receive the treatment that works for him

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Re: Billy Kee

Post by ClaretTony » Wed Jan 29, 2020 1:26 pm

Very sad for him. Can only wish him the very best.

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Re: Billy Kee

Post by moaninclaret » Wed Jan 29, 2020 1:56 pm

Good luck Billy, there is help out there so go get some lad, dont go through it on your own.

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Re: Billy Kee

Post by jojomk1 » Wed Jan 29, 2020 2:25 pm

Be nice if Burnley and Stanley could get together for a testimonial next year pre season

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Re: Billy Kee

Post by mybloodisclaret » Wed Jan 29, 2020 2:43 pm

I met him many times locally, really decent lad and I wish him well. Hope he gets himself sorted.

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Re: Billy Kee

Post by MACCA » Wed Jan 29, 2020 2:46 pm

jojomk1 wrote:
Wed Jan 29, 2020 2:25 pm
Be nice if Burnley and Stanley could get together for a testimonial next year pre season
Nice idea.

Kevin Long testimonial, could split the proceeds to Mind and Billy Kee.

Would serve as a half decent local friendly too!

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Re: Billy Kee

Post by gandhisflipflop » Wed Jan 29, 2020 2:55 pm

Same age as myself. Obvious issues with mental health and I for one wish him all the best and hope he finds peace whatever he decides to do next.

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Re: Billy Kee

Post by Jakubs Tash » Wed Jan 29, 2020 3:01 pm

All the best to him. Some things are more important than football/work.

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Re: Billy Kee

Post by Silkyskills1 » Wed Jan 29, 2020 4:37 pm

That's a brave decision and hopefully the right one. Good luck to him and his family. Mental illness is a scourge that should never be under-estimated. I would definetly support a testimonial on his behalf.

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Re: Billy Kee

Post by Zom Zom » Wed Jan 29, 2020 6:20 pm

jojomk1 wrote:
Wed Jan 29, 2020 2:25 pm
Be nice if Burnley and Stanley could get together for a testimonial next year pre season
Is there any chance at all that we could make this happen? I would love to see it.

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Re: Billy Kee

Post by SkiptonClaret » Wed Jan 29, 2020 7:46 pm

MACCA wrote:
Wed Jan 29, 2020 2:46 pm
Nice idea.

Kevin Long testimonial, could split the proceeds to Mind and Billy Kee.

Would serve as a half decent local friendly too!
Don’t want to appear flippant but would Kev Long play in his own testimonial ?

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Re: Billy Kee

Post by MACCA » Wed Jan 29, 2020 7:54 pm

SkiptonClaret wrote:
Wed Jan 29, 2020 7:46 pm
Don’t want to appear flippant but would Kev Long play in his own testimonial ?
Usually do yes, why?

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Re: Billy Kee

Post by cricketfieldclarets » Wed Jan 29, 2020 8:22 pm

That’s sad to read. A top player for Stanley and at that level. My nephew met him on Burnley market and recognised him. Had a picture with him and said he was a really nice guy.

Went to watch Stanley a few times when we weren’t playing and he scored and the fans loved him.

Hope he manages to sort himself out and have a long and happy life and whatever else he chooses to do.

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