Ben Mee

[jedi_master]

Firstly, this isn’t an emotionally charged/angry post based on this first half - it’s just something that isn’t really being mentioned due to all the Tarkowski talk.

What’s going on with Ben Mee’s contract?

He’s our captain, he’s been here a decade+ and I never thought he’d leave frankly. He’s out of contract in a few months and can agree a pre-contract elsewhere in a matter of days. Is Ben Mee wanting to leave Burnley? Is he running his contract down to get a plum deal at a wealthier club? Is he waiting to see what division we are in?

I think we all know where we stand with Tarky, but this is the other lynchpin of our team that (as it stands) is leaving the building.

[Johma]

Id do the same

[alboclaret]

There is not much to talk about. If I were him I'd be waiting till the summer. If we are championship then he will want prem for a couple more yrs.

[minnieclaret]

Not his luckiest ground is OT. Another OG and playing Ronaldo onside for the third.
He’ll stay if we pay him enough.

[alboclaret]

U wouldn't sign a contract with burnley at the minute if its got a relegation/wage cut in it would you?

[beddie]

To be honest I think we want a complete clear out.

[Sheedyclaret]

To be honest I think we want a complete clear out.

Its needed stood still for years

[jedi_master]

To be honest I think we want a complete clear out.

Even down to Ben Mee?

[Newcastleclaret93]

Mee is probably looking at his options.

[Shaggy]

Its needed stood still for years

Most reasonable and realistic fans know that to be the case. This squad is way beyond its sell by date. Old and stale. It’s been coming down the track for a long time though.

The championship might be a better place to rebuild anyway as long as we target younger players and give them a chance.

[Burnley1989]

There is not much to talk about. If I were him I'd be waiting till the summer. If we are championship then he will want prem for a couple more yrs.

That,

Ours fans embarrass themselves after a beer

[BurnleyFC]

He’s easily still good enough to turn out for a Premier League side, which it’s looking increasingly unlikely that we’ll be next term.

[RalphCoatesComb]

At his age, he needs to think about the future of his family.

If someone offers him a three-year contract on good money, he'll be away.

[Bin Ont Turf]

He’s easily still good enough to turn out for a Premier League side, which it’s looking increasingly unlikely that we’ll be next term.

I'll bet there isn't a queue.

As much as 'we' like him, he wouldn't get a game and/or be on the bench at every club in this division.

[IanMcL]

You underestimate his ability.

[Bin Ont Turf]

You underestimate his ability.

He's been here nearly 10 years, I'm not underestimating anything.

His (footballing) ability is not what other Premier League teams are looking for.

[IanMcL]

He's been here nearly 10 years, I'm not underestimating anything.

His (footballing) ability is not what other Premier League teams are looking for.

Some are crying out for such defensive qualities!

[Bin Ont Turf]

Some are crying out for such defensive qualities!

None play like us, so no they're not.

A different manager or style of play to stay in this division, is what they're crying out for.

[NewClaret]

Shame he’s doing this to us really. As our captain you’d hope he’d lead by example and sign a deal.

I think he might be off with Tarks on the face of it, so hope we’re looking at a young replacement in January.

[Quickenthetempo]

If we go down he will be fine as he won't get caught out too much there with his lack of premier league pace.

We need better centre halves in the prem now along with a few more positions.

He's give his all, fair play.