Ben Mee

[Herts Clarets]

This club has been part of so many fantastic memories over the last 10 yrs. I was a man u fan before ben joined and I've never enjoyed football so much since.

The people of Burnley are so welcoming it's like a family.

Look forward to doing it again with you all.

This tweet from Mr Mee who I believe is Ben's uncle. Suggests maybe Ben is going nowhere?

[Jakubs Tash]

Mr Mee is Ben Mee’s cousin.

[ervi34]

Mr Mee is Ben Mee’s cousin.

It's his brother

[Herts Clarets]

I wasn't sure if he was uncle or cousin. It was more the message that I was focusing on TBH

[mybloodisclaret]

Please tell me this is a new tweet and not one that is 2 years old. Seems to be a good indication that Captain Fantastic may stay.

[wilks_bfc]

He’s his cousin

[Herts Clarets]

Please tell me this is a new tweet and not one that is 2 years old. Seems to be a good indication that Captain Fantastic may stay.

Tweets was this evening.

[NewClaret]

Really hope this is a sign he’s staying. Would be a massive boost to our chances of an immediate return.

[Bosscat]

Ben alongside Nathan Collins would be a great 1st choice pairing in front of Hennessy assuming Poppey gets sold to pay debts

[ClaretTony]

I was told about 2-3 weeks ago that a new deal had been agreed

[Red Fox Rocks Socks]

I was told about 2-3 weeks ago that a new deal had been agreed

Were you told how long the deal was for 2-3 weeks ago?

[Beagle]

The Mister Burnley of this century.

[Vegas Claret]

we genuinely couldn't wish for a better representative for our club

[JR1882]

Were you told how long the deal was for 2-3 weeks ago?

A 2 week deal?

[jedi_master]

I was told about 2-3 weeks ago that a new deal had been agreed

Massive news if so!

[bumba]

But it can't be true.....
We've no money for wages or signings
We're heading to league 1 with a points deduction
We're heading in to administration
We've no manager that wants to come
We've lost a cat 1 status(that we never properly had)
Times are so so bad surely Ben Mee can't sign

[clarethomer]

But it can't be true.....
We've no money for wages or signings
We're heading to league 1 with a points deduction
We're heading in to administration
We've no manager that wants to come
We've lost a cat 1 status(that we never properly had)
Times are so so bad surely Ben Mee can't sign

A post that sums up 90% of all posts currently.

On a separate note this is the best post of the last few days if true.

I was told about 2-3 weeks ago that a new deal had been agreed

[Fretters]

I was told about 2-3 weeks ago that a new deal had been agreed

This is massive for our chances of bouncing straight back up.

[clarethomer]

Just seen Boden reporting he is still to decide.

https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/fo ... &fs=e&s=cl

If you can get past all the ads and pop ups you will see that this just seems his interpretation of the video that he posted.

It must be really easy to be a journo to basically write an article that summarises a video with interpretation rather than trying to get the answer from the source to ensure the interpretation is correct.

[RVclaret]

Just seen Boden reporting he is still to decide.

https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/fo ... &fs=e&s=cl

If you can get past all the ads and pop ups you will see that this just seems his interpretation of the video that he posted.

It must be really easy to be a journo to basically write an article that summarises a video with interpretation rather than trying to get the answer from the source to ensure the interpretation is correct.

He did say ‘I understand Ben mee is to sit down with his representatives and decide soon’

[williamjblazkowicz]

He did say ‘I understand Ben mee is to sit down with his representatives and decide soon’

That's stating the obvious though. For example, I understand Burnley are set to hire a new manager in the near future.

[spt_claret]

Ben Mee renewing would massively increase my belief that we can bounce back. He's such a good defender and leader, and even at his age is as good a centreback as any. My all time favourite Burnley player.

[Pearcey]

He’d be crazy not to wait and see what else comes in. It would be massive if he stayed though.

[RVclaret]

That's stating the obvious though. For example, I understand Burnley are set to hire a new manager in the near future.

True - just that it goes against him already having signed a deal as CT has been told.

Though, wouldn’t be the first time Boden is behind on things.

[AwayClaret]

This will be the joint best signing of the summer a long with a decent manager.

[Fretters]

True - just that it goes against him already having signed a deal as CT has been told.

Though, wouldn’t be the first time Boden is behind on things.

He only said agreed, not signed.

[BurnleyFC]

Would be absolutely delighted if Ben Mee were to sign on again and finish his career here.

[buzzclarets79]

I was told about 2-3 weeks ago that a new deal had been agreed

Massive if true, keep Collins with him so he can continue to learn his trade, with Ben next to him to tutor / mentor him. Bobby Thomas as 3rd choice we’ll be defensively sound and if you do that you’re half way there to challenging.

Fantastic news.

[mybloodisclaret]

Just seen Boden reporting he is still to decide.

https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/fo ... &fs=e&s=cl

If you can get past all the ads and pop ups you will see that this just seems his interpretation of the video that he posted.

It must be really easy to be a journo to basically write an article that summarises a video with interpretation rather than trying to get the answer from the source to ensure the interpretation is correct.

Did he say.... "There's nothing in it, wide of the mark or nothing doing?"

[2 Bee Holed]

It's his brother

It's his cousin.

It's his Auntie.

[ClaretTony]

True - just that it goes against him already having signed a deal as CT has been told.

Though, wouldn’t be the first time Boden is behind on things.

I said he’d agreed one. It was from someone I think was reliable. Not sure now though, it was just before we announced the Jay Rod deal.

[AlargeClaret]

Ben alongside Nathan Collins would be a great 1st choice pairing in front of Hennessy assuming Poppey gets sold to pay debts

Hopefully Collins has kept under the radar . With Roberts and Taylor we could have an excellent defence . Pieters / Lowton as back up too ( maybe ) .

[tiger76]

If Ben Mee does commit his future to Burnley that'll be a huge boost, him and Collins would be a formidable pairing in the Championship, and it's vital we retain his leadership on and off the pitch at this difficult time.

[IanMcL]

That's stating the obvious though. For example, I understand Burnley are set to hire a new manager in the near future.

Blimey, who told you that?

[ClaretTony]

Hopefully Collins has kept under the radar . With Roberts and Taylor we could have an excellent defence . Pieters / Lowton as back up too ( maybe ) .

Taylor has had some shockers in the last few weeks.

[randomclaret2]

Taylor has had some shockers in the last few weeks.

Watch him for their second goal on Sunday Tony...shocking

[ClaretTony]

Watch him for their second goal on Sunday Tony...shocking

And it’s not the first time we’ve seen that recently. I think losing Pieters to injury was a massive blow.

[matttheclaret]

Taylor has had some shockers in the last few weeks.

Didn't have the best of seasons, far from on his own there though.

I think he'd be very good in the Championship though and agree with the suggestion above that Roberts Collins Mee Taylor would have the look of a very good back four for that level.

[2 Bee Holed]

Taylor has had some shockers in the last few weeks.

Right, go on then, I'll say it.
I mentioned this on the 'strange things from Sunday' thread that I started.
I have thought better of to word it now.
I was so close to Taylor I could see into his eyes and he looked petrified.

I do hope nobody from the other side of the hill has got to him or his family in some way.

I just hope it was a loss in form.

[Down_Rover]

Hopefully Collins has kept under the radar . With Roberts and Taylor we could have an excellent defence . Pieters / Lowton as back up too ( maybe ) .

I am a great fan of Pieters but would prefer to take a chance on youngsters as back up. One positive about relegation is that there is hopefully less risk in testing some out from time to time

[Quickenthetempo]

Watch him for their second goal on Sunday Tony...shocking

At what point in the team meeting before the game do you think Taylor got asked to mark Callum Wilson?

It was shocking from Tarky who had Wilson right next to him but ran towards the ball leaving him all on his own right in front of goal.
After the Central defenders letting Villa score from such an was position they should have worked far harder to keep their shape.

[Rileybobs]

Taylor seemed to be carrying a knock going as far back as the Watford game when he was moving like a carthorse. He’s usually one of our most athletic players. I wouldn’t be surprised is he was carrying an injury in the run in.

[RVclaret]

Taylor seemed to be carrying a knock going as far back as the Watford game when he was moving like a carthorse. He’s usually one of our most athletic players. I wouldn’t be surprised is he was carrying an injury in the run in.

Interesting that Jackson did allude to several of the players willing to play through injuries in the run in when he was crediting the squad.

[ClaretTony]

I am a great fan of Pieters but would prefer to take a chance on youngsters as back up. One positive about relegation is that there is hopefully less risk in testing some out from time to time

Pieters came in at Arsenal and played the next seven games with only Liverpool beating us. I like Taylor but I think he’s had an awful season.

[CrosspoolClarets]

Certainly the way Taylor was ambling back towards Wilson was shocking, and ultimately decisive, he obviously didn't let him score but probably froze and didn’t see the danger despite having a clear view of it.

I’m not a fan of youngster backup though - look at Collins, a rolls royce in the making, done superbly, but he bottled it on Sunday as he will well know. That will take some getting back from and some never do (we’ll have to help him). Kids need developing gently.

Ultimately though we shouldn’t single out these because other factors on and off our own pitch came into play. We also can’t forget that compared to the Southampton win, after swapping Jay for Barnes, we effectively dropped Weghorst for Kevin Long. I don’t think I thought I would ever have written those words, not for a game of any magnitude let alone this. Long is plucky, but he isn’t one to bank on for survival.

[Lancasterclaret]

Certainly the way Taylor was ambling back towards Wilson was shocking, and ultimately decisive, he obviously didn't let him score but probably froze and didn’t see the danger despite having a clear view of it.

I’m not a fan of youngster backup though - look at Collins, a rolls royce in the making, done superbly, but he bottled it on Sunday as he will well know. That will take some getting back from and some never do (we’ll have to help him). Kids need developing gently.

Ultimately though we shouldn’t single out these because other factors on and off our own pitch came into play. We also can’t forget that compared to the Southampton win, after swapping Jay for Barnes, we effectively dropped Weghorst for Kevin Long. I don’t think I thought I would ever have written those words, not for a game of any magnitude let alone this. Long is plucky, but he isn’t one to bank on for survival.

The starting line up was wrong, the starting personnel was wrong, and the substitution at half time was wrong

Thats down to the management team, and I think they over thought it due to inexperience and the pressure

But without them, we'd never have got to the situation where we had it in our hands, but its a shame that they made the wrong calls when it really did matter

Hey ho, they will learn from this

[KRBFC]

Pieters came in at Arsenal and played the next seven games with only Liverpool beating us. I like Taylor but I think he’s had an awful season.

Been our worst player this season imo. Leaking goal after goal from his side all season long.

[Wokingclaret]

The starting line up was wrong, the starting personnel was wrong, and the substitution at half time was wrong

Thats down to the management team, and I think they over thought it due to inexperience and the pressure

But without them, we'd never have got to the situation where we had it in our hands, but its a shame that they made the wrong calls when it really did matter

Hey ho, they will learn from this

Yep got their fingers burn't in the Villa home game, unfortunately the 3 centre backs did a job at Spurs and got away with it at Villa and this cloudy the situation.

[Wokingclaret]

Pieters came in at Arsenal and played the next seven games with only Liverpool beating us. I like Taylor but I think he’s had an awful season.

Yes and got injured, he came back at the Villa home game and what a pass (the likes we haven't seen from midfield) for Cornet. Sadly we didn't see Pieters again.

[Herts Clarets]

At what point in the team meeting before the game do you think Taylor got asked to mark Callum Wilson?

It was shocking from Tarky who had Wilson right next to him but ran towards the ball leaving him all on his own right in front of goal.
After the Central defenders letting Villa score from such an was position they should have worked far harder to keep their shape.

Because Long and Collins were both tracking StMaximin and from where Tarks was looking the ball was into the player to his left (Longstaff possibly) who was unmarked. Had Tarks gone to Wilson it would have left Longstaff a clear run on goal from 12 yards out so he was absolutely right to deal with the immediate threat. Wilson is the player furthest to our left on the pitch, though fairly central due to the attack down our right, so i would expect Taylor to tuck in and track Wilson. Taylor is closer to Wilson than Tarks is. I don't think Tarks did anything wrong, unlike Taylor who threw the towel in.