Mee Injury

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:21 pm

Didn’t watch the pre-match build up. Any information on Mee’s injury or how long he’s out?

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:26 pm

Someone posted on the match thread that its a hip injury.
Don't know if that's the case.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:28 pm

BBC said thigh injury, but no more details than that.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:33 pm

Thanks. Hope it’s just a precaution! Anyone see who was marking Sharp for the goal? Son turned it straight over to F1...!

huw.Y.WattfromWare · Post by **huw.Y.WattfromWare** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:39 pm

We are safe now. No need to rush him back. Plus we get a good look at Kevin Long. I’ve seen some calling him but I thought he was fine.

randomclaret2 · Post by **randomclaret2** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:43 pm

Not sure we need a good look at Long, hes been here over 10 years

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:46 pm

NewClaret wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:33 pm
Thanks. Hope it’s just a precaution! Anyone see who was marking Sharp for the goal? Son turned it straight over to F1...!

No, but maybe he would've been better marking Egan...

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:47 pm

Long did today what he always does for us... comes in, gets amongst it. No fuss, no frills, just ever dependable.

Leyland Claret · Post by **Leyland Claret** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:49 pm

INJURY LATEST: Jack Cork and Ben Mee are both likely to miss the rest of the season with the injuries that kept them both out of today’s game

From Twitter this afternoon

Blackrod · Post by **Blackrod** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:50 pm

Long comes in and does a job. He’s not Ben Mer though and if Mee is out for the rest of the season it’s a big miss.

matttheclaret · Post by **matttheclaret** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:52 pm

No problem with Long filling in for the odd game here and there. I'd be concerned if we had to rely on him for a long stretch of games though

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:57 pm

It is definitely a thigh injury

northeastclaret · Post by **northeastclaret** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:59 pm

Looks like a call is needed for prodigal son Ben Gibson

Stayingup · Post by **Stayingup** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:02 pm

Gibson would have had his chance now

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:04 pm

We're doing damn well considering this raft of injuries. One (or two) after another.

UTC

Goodclaret · Post by **Goodclaret** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:04 pm

northeastclaret wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:59 pm
Looks like a call is needed for prodigal son Ben Gibson

I've heard we are going to call him back but he won't play without his Boro shirt under his Burnley shirt, It's a real shame as PL rules state he isn't allowed to do that.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:05 pm

Leyland Claret wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:49 pm
INJURY LATEST: Jack Cork and Ben Mee are both likely to miss the rest of the season with the injuries that kept them both out of today’s game

From Twitter this afternoon

Gutted!!

Woodleyclaret · Post by **Woodleyclaret** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:11 pm

Longy played well but should have snuffed out Egan but where had Bardsley gone.There was no one marking Egan as he was unmarked as he scored.
A poor goal to give away after we looked likely to win

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:14 pm

bobinho wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:46 pm
No, but maybe he would've been better marking Egan...

Just watched it back on my phone. Hard to see from
The angle, but looked like Tarks was marking nobody at the back, Bards got drawn in and left Egan, leaving the unmarking Tarks to try and dive in to get a last ditch tackle. Great finish, tbf.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:25 pm

Mee was at the game in track suit and mask

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:28 pm

Woodleyclaret wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:11 pm
Longy played well but should have snuffed out Egan but where had Bardsley gone.There was no one marking Egan as he was unmarked as he scored.
A poor goal to give away after we looked likely to win

It was Tarkowski who was caught in no man's land for their goal.

UnderSeige · Post by **UnderSeige** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:30 pm

matttheclaret wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:52 pm
No problem with Long filling in for the odd game here and there. I'd be concerned if we had to rely on him for a long stretch of games though

I would like to see Long in a position in which he gets regular first team football whether it's with us or another club. He seems to be too good a player to be an understudy for the most part over ten years.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:31 pm

Long wasn't at fault for their goal.

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:33 pm

Shows how lucky we have been with injuries. I agree about Long going out on short term loans-bear in mind it was his first PL start today this season

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:35 pm

UnderSeige wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:30 pm
I would like to see Long in a position in which he gets regular first team football whether it's with us or another club. He seems to be too good a player to be an understudy for the most part over ten years.

Wow.

claptrappers_union · Post by **claptrappers_union** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:50 pm

The unprofessional Ben Gibson will never wear a Burnley shirt again.

claretblue · Post by **claretblue** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:51 pm

Goodclaret wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:04 pm
I've heard we are going to call him back but he won't play without his Boro shirt under his Burnley shirt, It's a real shame as PL rules state he isn't allowed to do that.

I'd be happy to tattoo it on him...without anesthetic!

UTC

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:52 pm

But Long keeps signing new contracts with us, so he's clearly happy. It's not that easy trying to find someone good enough to step in and play, but willing to accept unless someone gets injured they're only gonna get to play 2 or 3 cup games a season. The Gibson saga proves that.

BigRedrose · Post by **BigRedrose** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:56 pm

Kevin Long came in again today and did what was expected of him, just as he has done in his ten years with us, He's been a fantastic servant to this club, undemonstrative, dependable and willing, despite his lack of opportunities.

claptrappers_union · Post by **claptrappers_union** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 4:01 pm

BigRedrose wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:56 pm
Kevin Long came in again today and did what was expected of him, just as he has done in his ten years with us, He's been a fantastic servant to this club, undemonstrative, dependable and willing, despite his lack of opportunities.

Hopefully, Long will have the competitive mentality instilled in him to see this as an opportunity - to keep Ben Mee out the side when he returns from injury.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 4:02 pm

northeastclaret wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:59 pm
Looks like a call is needed for prodigal son Ben Gibson

Not going to happen

Stayingup · Post by **Stayingup** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 4:15 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 05, 2020 4:02 pm
Not going to happen

He could be playing in League 1 next season if Boro buy him back. Not much chance I think.

exilecanada · Post by **exilecanada** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 4:17 pm

BigRedrose wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:56 pm
Kevin Long came in again today and did what was expected of him, just as he has done in his ten years with us, He's been a fantastic servant to this club, undemonstrative, dependable and willing, despite his lack of opportunities.

+1, I would think Long is a valuable member of the squad and probably makes a comfortable living. That type of player must be hard to come by.

vinrogue · Post by **vinrogue** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 4:21 pm

What is the update on Gibson? Are we paying him? I accept I have not been keeping up to date since late February due to one thing or another!!

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 4:23 pm

vinrogue wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 05, 2020 4:21 pm
What is the update on Gibson? Are we paying him? I accept I have not been keeping up to date since late February due to one thing or another!!

We'll still be paying him, he's just been banished up to Boro to train. Probably 40 grand a week that we may as well be flushing down the toilet.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 4:25 pm

claptrappers_union wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:50 pm
The unprofessional Ben Gibson will never wear a Burnley shirt again.

Absolutely rightly so. Hope he’s watching today and reflecting on how unprofessional he’s been in comparison to these hero’s in claret & blue!

claretblue · Post by **claretblue** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 4:27 pm

on Mee + Cork - Dyche said:

'...A three-game week is not helpful, but it could be touch and go whether they get back this season...'

touch 'n go never good!

BigF · Post by **BigF** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 4:28 pm

He wouldn't be watching us today but rather his Middlesbrough side losing again !!

mkmel · Post by **mkmel** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 4:29 pm

And Barnes and Lowton out for our last few games

matttheclaret · Post by **matttheclaret** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 4:30 pm

NewClaret wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 05, 2020 4:25 pm
Absolutely rightly so. Hope he’s watching today and reflecting on how unprofessional he’s been in comparison to these hero’s in claret & blue!

The disappointing thing is, if you look at our squad, there's a decent few who've been in the same position as Gibson; having to wait for their chance. Pope, Tarkowski, Taylor, Westwood etc all had to to patiently wait for an opportunity where they weren't playing. Over a season in some cases. They all did and are now reaping the rewards and are ever presents.

It's a shame Gibson wasn't of this mindset because this would have been his chance to impress.

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 5:09 pm

But Gibson probably realised he was in a no win situation. Even if he came in and played really well there's no way Dyche would leave Ben Mee out once he was back.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 5:15 pm

matttheclaret wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 05, 2020 4:30 pm
The disappointing thing is, if you look at our squad, there's a decent few who've been in the same position as Gibson; having to wait for their chance. Pope, Tarkowski, Taylor, Westwood etc all had to to patiently wait for an opportunity where they weren't playing. Over a season in some cases. They all did and are now reaping the rewards and are ever presents.

It's a shame Gibson wasn't of this mindset because this would have been his chance to impress.

You're right. And it's a test of character - something that SD had made players take. Vydra is a prime example of someone who passed it. As a manager that must be massive.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 5:29 pm

jrgbfc wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 05, 2020 4:23 pm
We'll still be paying him, he's just been banished up to Boro to train. Probably 40 grand a week that we may as well be flushing down the toilet.

What he's being paid isn't relevant really - what is relevant is that it is better for him that he's not at Burnley and it is very much better for Burnley FC that he's not here too.

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 5:35 pm

The Gibson situation needs sorting-and quick by the relevant people at Burnley. Hes mugging us right now

Giftonsnoidea · Post by **Giftonsnoidea** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 5:41 pm

Maybe time to get him back in the fold seeing as he’s now got a chance to start games. Needs to be sent out on loan this coming season and sold if he’s not going to play for us again , recoup some money.

Would love to know the story behind his disappearance

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 5:42 pm

Giftonsnoidea wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 05, 2020 5:41 pm
Maybe time to get him back in the fold seeing as he’s now got a chance to start games. Needs to be sent out on loan this coming season and sold if he’s not going to play for us again , recoup some money.

Would love to know the story behind his disappearance

More chance of me starting for Burnley.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 8:31 pm

warksclaret wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 05, 2020 5:35 pm
The Gibson situation needs sorting-and quick by the relevant people at Burnley. Hes mugging us right now

Really hope we’ve found a way to reduce his salary. Fines or something.

Total disgrace of a player.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 8:36 pm

matttheclaret wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 05, 2020 4:30 pm
The disappointing thing is, if you look at our squad, there's a decent few who've been in the same position as Gibson; having to wait for their chance. Pope, Tarkowski, Taylor, Westwood etc all had to to patiently wait for an opportunity where they weren't playing. Over a season in some cases. They all did and are now reaping the rewards and are ever presents.

It's a shame Gibson wasn't of this mindset because this would have been his chance to impress.

Precisely. What you’re basically saying is we have a bunch of top professionals and then Gibson.

You’d think over the time he’s been here he’d either have observed that professionalism or a few might’ve had a word in his ear, but either way, he acted like a spoiled child because he didn’t get his move to Watford.

To be honest, just makes me prouder of the rest.

JohnDearyMe · Post by **JohnDearyMe** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 8:37 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 05, 2020 5:29 pm
What he's being paid isn't relevant really - what is relevant is that it is better for him that he's not at Burnley and it is very much better for Burnley FC that he's not here too.

I think you might have previously mentioned that we were close to selling him in the January transfer window. Any idea if we are expecting to recoup a reasonable amount of money for him? Or are we resigned to a much smaller fee? Sure that getting him off the wage bill will be a big help

claptrappers_union · Post by **claptrappers_union** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 8:40 pm

If I was Dyche, I’d bring him back, start him, then sub him after 3 minutes