Retained List Announced

[1989_claret]

On the below link.

https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/con ... -confirmed

[wilks_bfc]

The following players will depart the Club upon expiry of their contract: James Tarkowski, Ben Mee, Aaron Lennon, Erik Pieters, Dale Stephens, Phil Bardsley, Joel Mumbongo, I Richard Nartey, Anthony Glennon, Anthony Gomez Mancini, Ethen Vaughan, Sam Unwin, Harry Allen and Calen Gallagher-Allison.

The following players remains in discussion with the Club over a contract extension: Matej Vydra, Jack Cork

The following players have had their contract options activated to stay at the Club a further year: Ashley Barnes, Max Thompson and Ne-Jai Tucker.

The following U23 players have been offered a new contract: Finn Armstrong, Dara Costelloe, Rob Harker, Joe McGlynn, Jake Rooney and Ben Woods.

The following U18 players have had their scholarships extended for a further season: Benn Ward, Sam Waller, Dan Sassi, Keelan Williams, Dane McCullough, Jacson Coppack, Will Hugill, Kade Ratchford and Jacob Hamilton.

The following U18 players will depart the Club upon expiry of their scholarship: Ruiari Behan, Will Couch, Sean Etaluku, Jack Leckie, Joe Smyth-Ferguson and George Walters.

The following players are in contract with the Club for the 2022/23 season: Nick Pope, Wayne Hennessey, Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Will Norris, Sam Waller, Matt Lowton, Connor Roberts, Nathan Collins, Kevin Long, Bobby Thomas, Jacob Bedeau, Charlie Taylor, Owen Dodgson, Mark Helm, Adam Phillips, Josh Brownhill, Ashley Westwood, Johann Berg Gudmundsson, Dwight McNeil, Maxwel Cornet, Lewis Richardson, Michael Mellon, Jay Rodriguez and Wout Weghorst.

[Pearcey]

No surprises. Gutted about Mee and Pieters.

[daveisaclaret]

As a rather casual follower of the under 23s Gomez Mancini is quite a surprise.

[RVclaret]

Discussions continuing with Cork - that's good.

Glad to see Costelloe signing on too, he could be in and around the first team this season.

[Rowls]

No surprises. Gutted about Mee and Pieters.

Took the words out of my mouth.

[RVclaret]

Most of that we already knew, but really does feel like the end of an era doesn’t it?

[Burnley1989]

Yeah gutted about Mee, not so much the rest

[BuryClaret]

Thank you for your service Dale Stephens

Being serious though, like others I'm gutted about Ben Mee and Pieters could definitely still have done a job in the Championship.

[BurnleyFC]

Frightening.

Exciting times.

[Steddyman]

No surprises. Gutted about Mee and Pieters.

Same. As reported last week this must be Ben's choice.

[Burnley1989]

Most of that we already knew, but really does feel like the end of an era doesn’t it?

Tbf, an era in which we’ve been on the decline for a few years, I guess you’ve got to start a fresh approach eventually. Let’s see what the next month brings

[PremierLeagueClass]

Very casual way to announce the departure of Ben Mee.

[Claret Alfie]

We needed a complete overhaul this summer. Mee and Tarkowski will be the only ones that will be difficult to replace.

[RVclaret]

Tbf, an era in which we’ve been on the decline for a few years, I guess you’ve got to start a fresh approach eventually. Let’s see what the next month brings

Exactly right. I’m looking forward to the new era under VK.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Discussions continuing with Cork - that's good.

Glad to see Costelloe signing on too, he could be in and around the first team this season.

Did that not say he’s been offered a deal? Might not sign yet

[paulatky]

If VK is the new manager perhaps Ben feels he wouldn’t fit into a new system.
Certainly the end of an era. Wether that’s good or bad only time will tell

[jdrobbo]

Gutted about lose our skipper. He would have been absolutely invaluable to us next season when it will be a 46 game slog/ scrap/ marathon…

[ClaretTony]

I go out for a walk and we get an announcement like this.

[Lancasterclaret]

Gutted about Mee, but understand it from his point of view

[FCBurnley]

By my reckoning that is 15 first team squad players Plus Vydra and Cork offered contracts. Out of those it is possible a few will go like Weghorst Cornet and maybe McNeil and Pope
Hope Pace has a big wallet !

[paulatky]

By my reckoning that is 15 first team squad players Plus Vydra and Cork offered contracts. Out of those it is possible a few will go like Weghorst Cornet and maybe McNeil and Pope
Hope Pace has a big wallet !

He hasn’t !!

Well he might have but nothing in it

[RVclaret]

Did that not say he’s been offered a deal? Might not sign yet

Yeah fair point. Assuming he signs given he was near the first team.

A name I’d forgotten about in our squad list for next season is Jacob Bedeau. From reports Morecambe fans rated him highly and from the sounds of it he’s very much a ball playing centre half - left footed too. Could be involved in the first team as we know VK wants his cb’s to be able to play a bit.

[bumba]

No mention of Adam Phillips, is he still on our books?
He's gotta be 25 now and never got a sniff surely we should be letting him go

[PremierLeagueClass]

Wonder if this has been timed just before announcing Kompany to divert attention. Maybe announced tonight or tomorrow?

[Pearcey]

I go out for a walk and we get an announcement like this.

Could you just pop out for a pint of milk or something. We could end up with VK and a few players by the end of the day.

[1989_claret]

No mention of Adam Phillips, is he still on our books?
He's gotta be 25 now and never got a sniff surely we should be letting him go

His name is listed after Mark Helm.

[ClaretTony]

Could you just pop out for a pint of milk or something. We could end up with VK and a few players by the end of the day.

Will be going for some milk imminently - I have none for a brew

[bumba]

His name is listed after Mark Helm.

So he is didn't spot that I was looking at out of contract players, Jesus how long a contract did we give him??

[wilks_bfc]

Must be the day for teams to announce their lists

Everton have announced Delph has been released.

Possibility of signing for former teammate?

[KRBFC]

Shame we're still lumbered with Gudmundsson, Westwood, Barnes and Rodriguez.

[Pearcey]

Must be the day for teams to announce their lists

Everton have announced Delph has been released.

Possibility of signing for former teammate?

That popped into my mind too.

[1989_claret]

The transfer window has opened today so that may play a part in it.

[KefkaClaret]

Wonder where Mee is going? Bench option for a better club?

[warksclaret]

Gutted about Mee, but understand it from his point of view

Could not agree more. Hope this means we are getting two new CH's one of whom starts with Collins , the other who can drop in, mindful of 46 league games, plus Cups and many weekday matches You dont get loyalty like Mee anymore-a few exceptions ie Mark Noble. He has been immense for us. I hope this means we dont try to sell Collins and there will be interest. Not having him, Tarks or Mee in the new season would be detrimental,

[1989_claret]

If you break it down into positions we look absolutely fine in the goalkeeper department and could do with another centre half but the midfield and attack is a real concern.

Need to get some quality signings in VK!

[Colburn_Claret]

Very sad to see Ben leave, especially without having the opportunity to show our appreciation.
I also thought Eric would do a job in the championship, he never looked poor in the Prem.
The rest of the first team was as expected.

A few surprises in the U23s, I'm no e pert, and never get to see them as, but you always hope some of them will make the grade. Good luck to them all, who knows in a few years they might be playing for Hungary.

It does feel more and more like the end of an era, but I think we desperately needed a change. The sadness is surpassed by the excitement the new season could bring .
Should it take VK, more than one season to turn us around so be it, so long as we show signs of going in the right direction, he'll have my full support.

UTC

[TsarBomba]

Shame we're still lumbered with Gudmundsson, Westwood, Barnes and Rodriguez.

Lumbered? All 4 have been very good servants to the club.

Bar Gudmundsson, I expect the other 3 to play a big part next season in getting us back up.

We still have bundles of PL experience and if we combine that with a few exciting young players, especially from City, then it could be a good combination.

[burnleymik]

Lots of positions to be filled, including those likely to leave us like Weghorst, Pope and Cornet.

Similar to a poster above I thought Gomez Mancini looked a good prospect, especially in the Pre season games last year when he featured.

Going to have to get a wriggle on!

[ElectroClaret]

If you break it down into positions we look absolutely fine in the goalkeeper department...

We are. But I'd be amazed if Nick Pope stays, although delighted.

PL class easily.

[Smile]

Lumbered? All 4 have been very good servants to the club.

Bar Gudmundsson, I expect the other 3 to play a big part next season in getting us back up.

We still have bundles of PL experience and if we combine that with a few exciting young players, especially from City, then it could be a good combination.

Absolutely. Westwood and Brownhill in a Championship central midfield could still do a very very good job.

[Woodleyclaret]

Fabian Delph is a no better upgrade than Aaron Lennon who we could have kept

[Murger]

Fabian Delph is a no better upgrade than Aaron Lennon who we could have kept

Weird you've chosen Aaron Lennon as a comparison when they don't even play in the same position.

[jedi_master]

This is going to be a busy, busy few weeks.

Only sad to see Ben go, and happy to see that Cork is in talks to stay.

[wilks_bfc]

Fabian Delph is a no better upgrade than Aaron Lennon who we could have kept

He wouldn't be an upgrade on Lennon, he'd be an upgrade on Stephens

[FCBurnley]

Starting XI as of today

Pope
Roberts Collins Long Taylor
Brownhill Westwood McNeil
Barnes Weghorst Cornet

Won’t be remotely like that at start of season for sure

[wilks_bfc]

Starting XI as of today

Pope
Lowton Collins Long Taylor
Brownhill Westwood McNeil
Barnes Weghorst Cornet

Won’t be remotely like that at start of season for sure

Wouldn't be like that now with Westwood not available

[ElectroClaret]

He wouldn't be an upgrade on Lennon, he'd be an upgrade on Stephens

I'd be an upgrade on Stephens.

[jojomk1]

I'd be an upgrade on Stephens.

Grandad !!!

Time to take your tablets

[wilks_bfc]

I'd be an upgrade on Stephens.

The club have released a montage of those leaving.
Clips of them all in action during games.

Except for Stephens, which is of him signing his contract