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There goes any chance of a clean sheet if Mee is injured.

What's up with them? Article quite short and sweet.

I know it's been discussed already, but wow, what a decision the Manager has... pull Pope and damage his England World Cup chances or keep Tom on the bench and damage his own and probably last World Cup chance. Dyche, I am sure, will probably only be thinking about Burnley FC, but who knows what is best for us... neither deserve to be on the bench for these last few (but important) games...

Milltown1882 wrote:There goes any chance of a clean sheet if Mee is injured.

Against teams from the top 6, we haven't kept a clean sheet whoever played. Against teams outside the top 6, Long has played 6 games with 3 clean sheets and 3 total goals conceded.

dsr wrote:Against teams from the top 6, we haven't kept a clean sheet whoever played. Against teams outside the top 6, Long has played 6 games with 3 clean sheets and 3 total goals conceded.

4 of them games was in place of Tarky. Mee was still playing.

clarethead wrote:I know it's been discussed already, but wow, what a decision the Manager has... pull Pope and damage his England World Cup chances or keep Tom on the bench and damage his own and probably last World Cup chance. Dyche, I am sure, will probably only be thinking about Burnley FC, but who knows what is best for us... neither deserve to be on the bench for these last few (but important) games...

Personally don` think it is a `decision` at all. Pope has been outstanding since Heaton`s injury and will not be dropped. If he was (which he won`t) it would go against the mantra of `the shirt is yours until you lose it` which seems to be at the heart of Dyche`s team/group ethos. Saying that, Taylor was excellent and growing into his left-back role but Ward eventually got `his` shirt back.

Alas, I fear it`ll be Pickford, Butland and incredibly Hart (if they want his experience, just give Hart an `ambassador` role a la Beckham) on the plane to Russia.

One hell of a decision to make though for Dyche at the end of the season as I don`t see both Pope and Heaton with us next season. Both of `em are Top 7 Premier League keepers

Moorite wrote:4 of them games was in place of Tarky. Mee was still playing.

Ben Mee has missed two games this season - Watford and Stoke at home - we kept clean sheets in both.

There is no way that he will drop Pope. And rightly so even though Heaton is the better keeper and captain.

Heaton is just going to have to wait until pre season then battle it out with Pope for the number 1 spot. As for Saturday with Mee and JBG doubtful in Dyche speak usually means not a cat in hells chance of playing.

No reason whatsoever for Pope to be dropped. Performing magnificently.

And Kevin Long will do his customary efficient fill-in.(if required)
Yes, a couple of goals could be laid at his door when he's played, like losing his man at
Newcastle (i think), but overall he's done a good job. No-one's claiming he's another Mee or Tarks.

We'll be fine.

Make them play with one leg!

cricketfieldclarets wrote:There is no way that he will drop Pope. And rightly so even though Heaton is the better keeper and captain.

I honestly don't think we've missed Heaton's captaincy.
For a GK he's a good captain, but I'd prefers an outfield player and Mee has more than stepped up.

Mee unavailable? or not selected?

He says Mee is "doubtful", bill.
Thats usually manager-speak for injured.

If there is no Mee who will be captain ? Pope should keep the shirt too.

ElectroClaret wrote:No reason whatsoever for Pope to be dropped. Performing magnificently.

And Kevin Long will do his customary efficient fill-in.(if required)
Yes, a couple of goals could be laid at his door when he's played, like losing his man at
Newcastle (i think), but overall he's done a good job. No-one's claiming he's another Mee or Tarks.

We'll be fine.

It wasn't Newcastle because that was a penalty when Bardsley fouled Kenedy on the far edge of the box.

Long has done a good job when called on as far as I am concerned although, at a pinch, we could bring Tom in and use Nick's height at centre back!

Blackrod wrote:If there is no Mee who will be captain ? Pope should keep the shirt too.

I would guess at Cork or perhaps Ward.

That said Westwood captained Crewe and sometimes Villa at a young age. We have plenty of leaders throughout the team.

Blackrod wrote:If there is no Mee who will be captain ? Pope should keep the shirt too.

Tarks or Cork

boatshed bill wrote:Mee unavailable? or not selected?

My thoughts exactly! Won’t sign then fair do’s. Need to start looking to replace methinks. Will be a sad loss, but cannot have players bigger than the club.

Heaton's Gloves wrote:My thoughts exactly! Won’t sign then fair do’s. Need to start looking to replace methinks. Will be a sad loss, but cannot have players bigger than the club.

People really think this? And even more so, are ready for us to move him on without any evidence that he isnt happy?

Ashingtonclaret46 wrote:It wasn't Newcastle because that was a penalty when Bardsley fouled Kenedy on the far edge of the box.

But wasnt that penalty saved? Lascelles scored for them, ours went down as an own goal.
Im sure that was the match Kevin Long lost his marker for their goal, could be wrong, though.

But Pope definitely saved the peno.

cricketfieldclarets wrote:People really think this? And even more so, are ready for us to move him on without any evidence that he isnt happy?

It think it’s possible given that our manager has said more than once recently that he is ‘not concerned’ that Mee has not signed a new contract. He could go for free at the end of next season. I hope this clears up my perfectly rational belief. He may be injured, but it’s the first I’ve heard of it. Anybody else wanting to question what is my opinion, I hope this explanation helps a little. No long lists of follow on snowflake comments. Cheers.

boatshed bill wrote:Mee unavailable? or not selected?

I'm surprised you would think SD that childish and amateurish. Seventh place and Europe are up for grabs. We go strong all the way.

ElectroClaret wrote:But wasnt that penalty saved? Lascelles scored for them, ours went down as an own goal.
Im sure that was the match Kevin Long lost his marker for their goal, could be wrong, though.

But Pope definitely saved the peno.

Electro --you are correct. It was the first game I saw this year after suffering a bad head injury ----I should have got the brain in order! Thanks for putting me right.

Correct Electro, penalty at Newcastle was saved but Long lost his man when Lascelles headed in from a corner.
Ashington comes from a pit village and has no head for heights up in the Gods at the Leazes end!

Ben Mee and SD far too professional to play silly games ,though the Mee fan boys seem hysterical that he may move on and we’ll simply replace him .Id be sad to see him go but if he does we quickly move on .

CleggHall wrote:Correct Electro, penalty at Newcastle was saved but Long lost his man when Lascelles headed in from a corner.
Ashington comes from a pit village and has no head for heights up in the Gods at the Leazes end!

Haha Clegg --except I was sat in with the Toon fans ---the advantage of living in a pit village and supporting Burnley.
It is a good job that I can just enjoy a game without getting too involved these days and can sit in an area nearer to the pitch!

Wasn't it about this time last year where Mee {and Keano)suffered a very unpublished injury and we finished the season with a makeshift back 4? Move on the cards?

Ooh eck, the same injury Keano got with just a few games to go!

So

“A message, to you Ben Mee, don’t go.......
A message to you Ben Mee, don’t go..........”

As Lord Barton would sing........

piston broke wrote:I'm surprised you would think SD that childish and amateurish. Seventh place and Europe are up for grabs. We go strong all the way.

I don't "think" anything about this. Just asking. There is nowhere saying Mee is injured as far as I know.

Sorry if its been already asked but what injury is Ben Mee carrying and approx. how long is he expected to be out

Broken wrist and about 9 weeks...according to some.

UTC!

Heard he is touch and go.

That's not good-so out for the season and presumably done in training

Dyche despcribed it as a 'knock' in the ClaretsPlayer interview today.

Broken wrist won't keep Ben out. He's well hard as we know already.

CT's article on the other thread says he's "doubtful".

Manager- speak which usually translates as injured.

If they are 'doubtful' there's a chance they might play, if they are 'touch and go' we probably won't see them again this season

His legs fallen off.

So hell prob be fit by sat.

Put in a transfer request didn't he? Clearly downed tools so he doesn't jeopardise his transfer back to City.

Will live long in the memory of being one of Burnley FCs very best centre backs.

Bin Ont Turf wrote:Will live long in the memory of being one of Burnley FCs very best centre backs.

He's no Lee Howey

TheFamilyCat wrote:He's no Lee Howey

Who is?

Bin Ont Turf wrote:Who is?

Steve Howey was close

Suffering from newdaditis.
Black rings under the eyes!

Doubtful, Dychespeak for being in in an induced coma, kept alive only by the miracle of 21st Century medical technology.
He'll Probably be on the bench at Watford then.

Broken toenail so will probably be back in time for our Europa League Final.

TheFamilyCat wrote:Put in a transfer request didn't he? Clearly downed tools so he doesn't jeopardise his transfer back to City.

April fool's story or fake news as it's also known as. No transfer request, just Ben turning down a contract offer - it's called negotiation. His fitness for Saturday has nothing to do with it.

It's alright, we've got Ireland international Long who can partner England international Tarkowski in the centre of our defence. Who'd have thought that 5 years ago?