Feel sorry for Ben Mee

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Feel sorry for Ben Mee

Post by KateR » Thu Sep 14, 2017 1:14 pm

not sure why but last year his partner Keane got all the plaudits and a "dream" move

this year 4 games in and the so called weak link Tarks is getting all the plaudits

Yet Ben has in my opinion played extremely well just been himself and get's on with the job, not sure what he must think or say when he gets home and reads all hype around his partners, surely it is because he is there and does the hard work with no fuss. Seems to be the ultimate professional and I for one think he is very good and remember all the fuss about JS leaving to Derby and while not a direct comparison I feel we would suffer a much greater loss were Ben to move on.
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Re: Feel sorry for Ben Mee

Post by ClaretTony » Thu Sep 14, 2017 1:16 pm

Ben was player of the season on here last season ahead of Keane
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Re: Feel sorry for Ben Mee

Post by MarkGreen » Thu Sep 14, 2017 1:17 pm

I'd rather the attention be on someone else.

although it is very selfish of me, I don't really want him to move to a bigger club! (which he does deserve)
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Re: Feel sorry for Ben Mee

Post by KateR » Thu Sep 14, 2017 1:18 pm

thanks Tony maybe should have stated outside the Burnley supporters but glad you reminded me of that!

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Re: Feel sorry for Ben Mee

Post by NottsClaret » Thu Sep 14, 2017 1:18 pm

I doubt he's that fussed.

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Re: Feel sorry for Ben Mee

Post by fatboy47 » Thu Sep 14, 2017 1:21 pm

Absolutely top pro and club man.

Good in the air and total commitment. But he's League One with the ball on the deck...that's why he's not a Tark or a Keane.
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Re: Feel sorry for Ben Mee

Post by ExistentialWanderer » Thu Sep 14, 2017 1:25 pm

Highly regarded by one pundit. Tony Gale reckons he's vastly underrated. Even said he deserved an England call up in one game. Not the most cultured defender but otherwise excellent were his words. Also was glowing in praise the other week for him, think it was the Spurs game.

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Re: Feel sorry for Ben Mee

Post by IAmAClaret » Thu Sep 14, 2017 1:30 pm

A 27 year old, vice-captain and ever present of a Premier League football club, who also happens to be a millionaire?

And you feel sorry for him.... :lol:
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Re: Feel sorry for Ben Mee

Post by piston broke » Thu Sep 14, 2017 1:31 pm

As above. Every summary I've heard Tony Gale on he has been big on Ben Mee and quite right. Does his job and what more can you ask.

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Re: Feel sorry for Ben Mee

Post by bf2k » Thu Sep 14, 2017 1:32 pm

fatboy47 wrote:...But he's League One with the ball on the deck...that's why he's not a Tark or a Keane.
Not sure I agree with that. I think his distribution from the back has come on leaps and bounds over the last two years.

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Re: Feel sorry for Ben Mee

Post by MattBFC » Thu Sep 14, 2017 1:35 pm

He definitely secured legendary status with fans after his sing-song about our friends down the road a number of hours after the Player of the Year Awards last season.

Thankfully, for him, the video seemed to disappear within days of it doing the rounds.

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Re: Feel sorry for Ben Mee

Post by evensteadiereddie » Thu Sep 14, 2017 1:35 pm

He was shocking in the first half v Palace but settled later.
He wasn't the only one.

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Re: Feel sorry for Ben Mee

Post by Dyched » Thu Sep 14, 2017 1:44 pm

I hope he retires here. He's one of us now.
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Re: Feel sorry for Ben Mee

Post by Longsidejono » Thu Sep 14, 2017 1:48 pm

78 rated on new FIFA!

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Re: Feel sorry for Ben Mee

Post by SonofPog » Thu Sep 14, 2017 1:51 pm

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sk3MEPeN22M

Ben Mee secured Legend status a long time ago imo :lol:
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Re: Feel sorry for Ben Mee

Post by iluva64 » Thu Sep 14, 2017 2:02 pm

HE needs to give his cousin, who is a PE teacher at my daughters school some top tips.

Because the football teams are absolutely CRAP.......I have already had a word with Ben regarding this at the players evening, I think he needs to put the point over a little more strongly.

Backbone of our squad
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Re: Feel sorry for Ben Mee

Post by MattBFC » Thu Sep 14, 2017 2:22 pm

He's made of strong stuff. Just ask Tom Heaton.

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Re: Feel sorry for Ben Mee

Post by bfc1984 » Thu Sep 14, 2017 3:20 pm

The whole footballing CB is a load of old tosh!John stones (apparently) is the best footballing CB In the league,but he can't defend! The point is Ben mee throws is body on the line and tackles and blocks as good as anybody.Which is what a defender is meant to do right?Not rake 100 yard passes out wide are a through ball for a assist.Outstanding defender!

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Re: Feel sorry for Ben Mee

Post by Rick_Muller » Thu Sep 14, 2017 3:40 pm

Its no coincidence that Ben Mee has been alongside both Keane and Tarkowski when they have received the plaudits. People who know football recognise this.

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Re: Feel sorry for Ben Mee

Post by Quickenthetempo » Thu Sep 14, 2017 3:58 pm

bf2k wrote:Not sure I agree with that. I think his distribution from the back has come on leaps and bounds over the last two years.
I think the total opposite. He was a very good footballer when he came from City but needed toughening up defensive wise, probably the reason he was put out to full back.
Now a very good defensive player but his distribution isn't the required standard. I do think teams target this with marking all the other players and leaving Mee as the free option to receive the ball a lot.

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Re: Feel sorry for Ben Mee

Post by IanMcL » Thu Sep 14, 2017 10:30 pm

Ben Mee covered and organised Keane and does the same for Tarkowski. To give the others credit, they do their bit too.

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Re: Feel sorry for Ben Mee

Post by Damo » Thu Sep 14, 2017 10:38 pm

He's king maker.

His brother says (on twitter) he has no desire to leave and loves it here too

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