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Ben Mee

Post by jedi_master » Sun May 22, 2022 9:43 pm

Time to know what’s going on here - is he staying or not? Surely an absolute no brainer from our perspective that we MUST move Heaven and Earth to get him signed up playing alongside Collins.

I am not sure a (currently injured) soon to be 33 year old centre back is at the top of Premier League teams transfer hitlists, and he strikes me as someone who’d want to stay. I really think we need clarity on this very quickly.

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by ksrclaret » Sun May 22, 2022 9:47 pm

Good point.

Just what is going on with Ben Mee?

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by Pearcey » Sun May 22, 2022 9:48 pm

We desperately need him to stay but it doesn’t look promising.

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by Row Z » Sun May 22, 2022 9:48 pm

Doesn’t feel like he’s in a position to make massive demands of the club with him likely having limited options. He’d certainly start for us and give us a solid CB pairing of him and Collins (if Collins isn’t sold!)

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by Bordeauxclaret » Sun May 22, 2022 9:50 pm

I’m gonna get it’s not his fault….

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by JohnDearyMe » Sun May 22, 2022 9:51 pm

jedi_master wrote:
Sun May 22, 2022 9:43 pm
Time to know what’s going on here - is he staying or not? Surely an absolute no brainer from our perspective that we MUST move Heaven and Earth to get him signed up playing alongside Collins.

I am not sure a (currently injured) soon to be 33 year old centre back is at the top of Premier League teams transfer hitlists, and he strikes me as someone who’d want to stay. I really think we need clarity on this very quickly.
I'm not so sure. Older centre halves like Dawson and Evans have provided great service for West Ham and Leicester. I'd see Mee in their sort of bracket. Would love to keep him at the club though as you say

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by daveisaclaret » Sun May 22, 2022 10:00 pm

This would be the best signing we could realistically make imo.

I think the potential problem is he would be a superb signing for the clubs going up this season.

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by agreenwood » Sun May 22, 2022 10:02 pm

There really is an absolute avalanche of news due in the next few weeks isn’t there?

Manager, player contracts, academy and financial situation.

Can’t remember a time like it.

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by levraiclaret » Sun May 22, 2022 10:03 pm

Good luck Ben.

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by jrgbfc » Sun May 22, 2022 10:03 pm

Not sure he's good enough to get a move to the Prem. I think he'll end up staying.

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by Indecisive » Sun May 22, 2022 10:05 pm

Can see one of the newly promoted team offering him a very healthy 2 year contract that we probably won’t be able to.

Really hope he does sign but seems to be odds on he won’t.

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by DCWat » Sun May 22, 2022 10:06 pm

I reckon he will sign a new deal with us.

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by tarkys_ears » Sun May 22, 2022 10:18 pm

Is he OOC?

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by Pearcey » Sun May 22, 2022 10:19 pm

tarkys_ears wrote:
Sun May 22, 2022 10:18 pm
Is he OOC?
Yes.

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by ian » Sun May 22, 2022 10:26 pm

At this rate we'll have a centreback partnership of Long.

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by Duffer_ » Mon May 23, 2022 12:17 am

ian wrote:
Sun May 22, 2022 10:26 pm
At this rate we'll have a centreback partnership of Long.
Maybe a Long Thomas?

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by Tricky Trevor » Mon May 23, 2022 12:39 am

Player/manager and we will play 3 CBs. Collins, Long, Mee.

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by superdimitri » Mon May 23, 2022 4:05 am

He won't last long until injured again with more games in the championship. If we do keep him it will be on the premise of signing someone else to come in when he inevitably gets injured.

But we need to keep who we can and when fit he'd be a real asset.

I personally can't see him moving on but a lot will depend on the manager I guess.

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by Vegas Claret » Mon May 23, 2022 5:02 am

Wouldn't surprise me if someone like Bournemouth came in for him

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by ashtonlongsider » Mon May 23, 2022 7:13 am

I'd be surprised if Mee moved on. I think he's intertwined in the fabric of the club and Claret and Blue runs through his veins. I too think him signing is going to be key to where we need to be.

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by Woodleyclaret » Mon May 23, 2022 7:16 am

Player coach role as I believe this is in his and our best interests. He's been a fantastic signing and has the potential to become a good manager

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by wilks_bfc » Mon May 23, 2022 3:42 pm

He’s just posted a video on his Twitter

https://twitter.com/ben6mee/status/1528 ... EhffI9dGLQ

Ended it by saying “it’s a time to reflect over the summer and see what the future brings”

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by FeedTheArf » Mon May 23, 2022 3:49 pm

wilks_bfc wrote:
Mon May 23, 2022 3:42 pm
He’s just posted a video on his Twitter

https://twitter.com/ben6mee/status/1528 ... EhffI9dGLQ

Ended it by saying “it’s a time to reflect over the summer and see what the future brings”
We need to keep Mee at the club. Simple as that.

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by jedi_master » Mon May 23, 2022 3:49 pm

I think he's off after listening to that, who knows, but just my read on it.

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by Vegas Claret » Mon May 23, 2022 3:51 pm

jedi_master wrote:
Mon May 23, 2022 3:49 pm
I think he's off after listening to that, who knows, but just my read on it.
agree, there was no "we'll try our best to get back" etc.

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by Ric_C » Mon May 23, 2022 4:41 pm

I'm not sure he's been offered anything though yet has he? Wasn't there a comment a while back saying that it all depended on which division we would be in?

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by warksclaret » Mon May 23, 2022 4:47 pm

We will not see Ben again if he felt the need to do that.His way of telling us just after yesterday

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by Pearcey » Mon May 23, 2022 4:58 pm

Doesn’t feel like he’s decided to leave to me. Just a captain thanking the fans for their support this season. I guess we’ll find out soon enough.

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by Rileybobs » Mon May 23, 2022 5:07 pm

It sounds to me like he thinks it’s a time to reflect over the summer and see what the future brings.
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Re: Ben Mee

Post by agreenwood » Mon May 23, 2022 5:10 pm

Pearcey wrote:
Mon May 23, 2022 4:58 pm
Doesn’t feel like he’s decided to leave to me. Just a captain thanking the fans for their support this season. I guess we’ll find out soon enough.
Can you stop by watching stuff and interpreting it in a straightforward way? What’s wrong with you?
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Re: Ben Mee

Post by Row Z » Mon May 23, 2022 5:18 pm

warksclaret wrote:
Mon May 23, 2022 4:47 pm
We will not see Ben again if he felt the need to do that.His way of telling us just after yesterday
Don’t agree… he’s hurting as much as the fans and hasn’t committed either way on that video. We all know Tarks is off but he hasn’t confirmed yet either. Now is not the time for either but all will be resolved in the not too distant future.

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by Goalposts » Mon May 23, 2022 5:18 pm

His twitter video exemplifies the class of the individual that is Ben Mee. He’s been the equivalent of our john terry

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by BFC12345678 » Mon May 23, 2022 5:24 pm

Goalposts wrote:
Mon May 23, 2022 5:18 pm
His twitter video exemplifies the class of the individual that is Ben Mee. He’s been the equivalent of our john terry
Just without the racism.
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Re: Ben Mee

Post by Goalposts » Mon May 23, 2022 5:27 pm

BFC12345678 wrote:
Mon May 23, 2022 5:24 pm
Just without the racism.
And about 15 other things, meant it in the leader - stalwart heart of a club, to be fair Mee is also respected by a lot of rival fans more than Terry ever would be

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by joey13 » Mon May 23, 2022 5:30 pm

Goalposts wrote:
Mon May 23, 2022 5:18 pm
His twitter video exemplifies the class of the individual that is Ben Mee. He’s been the equivalent of our john terry
Only if Ben Mee makes an appearance at the Champions League final and holds aloft the trophy whoever wins :o

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by NewClaret » Mon May 23, 2022 5:31 pm

A club legend. CT has said previously that he’s not been offered a contract. I find that hard to believe, but I can only imagine it’s because he’s such a high earner that we couldn’t afford to retain without

Gut feel is that he’ll be offered a contract elsewhere and leave but I really hope he stays and helps get us back up. After 10 years loyalty to him, I hope he feels the same.

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by Stayingup » Mon May 23, 2022 10:03 pm

Been great but finished now.

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by Zlatan » Mon May 23, 2022 10:07 pm

Stayingup wrote:
Mon May 23, 2022 10:03 pm
Been great but finished now.
You need to change your username

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by Elizabeth » Mon May 23, 2022 10:09 pm

Losing Ben Mee would be another body blow to our chances of having a chance of challenging for promotion next season.
This could quickly turn into a nightmare

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by Wokingclaret » Mon May 23, 2022 10:10 pm

Nightmare on Harry Potts Way

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by Elizabeth » Mon May 23, 2022 10:11 pm

Funny
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Re: Ben Mee

Post by Stayingup » Mon May 23, 2022 10:17 pm

Zlatan wrote:
Mon May 23, 2022 10:07 pm
You need to change your username
Oh I dont know. I think we may survive in Championship!!!
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Re: Ben Mee

Post by Bigvince » Mon May 23, 2022 10:25 pm

It’ll be a sad day when Ben leaves us, he’s been a fantastic player and ambassador for the club. I hope Alan pace can afford and will offer him a new contract, and we can keep him for a couple more years. But if he’s does leave good luck to him, he’s earned our gratitude and respect!

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by ClaretLoup » Mon May 23, 2022 10:36 pm

Doesn’t a lot depend on the new manager?

If we get someone who likes keepers to pass a goal kick five yards to their centre back, Ben will be off. Even a lot of lower division teams eschew the long hoof these days.

Hopefully with all the contract decisions we need to see who rocks up.

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by Elizabeth » Mon May 23, 2022 10:43 pm

If your opening hand is that Mee's decision to stay will depend on how the goalkeeper delivers the ball you are clearly taking the almighty ****

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by elwaclaret » Mon May 23, 2022 10:45 pm

Another who thinks that previous terms may be the single biggest stumbling block. I sadly expect him to be back in the Premier next season, but cannot blame him or begrudge him the move. Just hope we can find a package he can acccept - I too would like to see him coming through the backroom - a top notch manager in the making, who knows the club inside out.

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by Vegas Claret » Mon May 23, 2022 10:51 pm

Stayingup wrote:
Mon May 23, 2022 10:17 pm
Oh I dont know. I think we may survive in Championship!!!
change it to goingup !

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Re: Ben Mee

Post by IanMcL » Tue May 24, 2022 11:02 am

Not sure the Yanks understand football!

Are they expecting a draft?

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