BEN MEE NEWS

Gossip: Sheffield United are interested in defender Ben Mee Sheffield United could make a move to sign former Brentford defender Ben Mee

AUGUST 19 • BBC.CO.UK

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JULY 21 • BBC.CO.UK

Out against Wolves Mee is out for Sunday's trip to Wolves, and is set to depart Brentford at the end of his contract, per manager Thomas Frank. "One person who won't be in the squad is [Ben] Mee. We...

Impact Mee is departing Brentford with the end of his contract and was given a send-off at home against Fulham. The defender has hardly played this season making just seven appearances (two starts) in his third year with Brentford. He will now look for a new club after spending the last decade with Burnley and Brentford in the Premier League.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Mee (strain) is on the bench for Tuesday's clash with Manchester City.

Impact Mee returns to the bench Tuesday, as expected. The defender isn't likely to be any sort of contributor in the first team, going unused in the vast majority of matches. Mee should remain a depth option and little more moving forward.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available Tuesday Mee (strain) could be available for Tuesday's clash against Manchester City. "Ben Mee is ready, which is positive news.", coach Thomas Frank said in the press conference.

Impact Mee has missed the last three matches for Brentford due to a strain injury, but he could return for Tuesday's clash against Manchester City. While Mee has not been a regular starter this season, he started both matches prior to his injury. It remains uncertain whether he will regain a starting role upon full recovery. Sepp van den Berg and Nathan Collins are expected to be the starters on Tuesday.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Will be sidelined several weeks Mee is dealing with a muscular injury and is expected to be sidelined for a couple of weeks at a minimum, manager Thomas Frank told media Monday. "[Ben] Mee has a minor muscle inju...

Impact While the timeline isn't entirely precise, it does suggest Mee will miss at least two or three games at a bare minimum, complicating things even further for a Brentford side that's already missing several regulars on the defensive line. This means Kim Ji-Soo could be in line to see more minutes at center-back in the upcoming games due to the team's lack of depth on the defensive line.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Early doubt for Sunday Mee is set for assessment after leaving Friday's 0-0 draw against Brighton early, according to manager Thomas Frank. "We have no real updates. We'll know more tomorrow when we real...

Impact Mee will likely be a late call for Wednesday's match, with the defender already in early doubt due to his undisclosed issues. However, he still has yet to undergo assessment, leaving some confidence he could receive good news. He has started in each of their past two matches, so the club will hope this is only a minor injury.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finding little playing time Mee has only appeared in two of the club's 11 league matches this season.

Impact Mee has greatly seen his role reduced since returning from an injury that ended his last campaign early, as he has only featured twice off the bench this season after starting in nearly every contest he was available for last campaign. It is likely his production isn't the same following the injury, although it is wild to see this far of a drop, only receiving four minutes of play thus far. He will likely have to see an increase in form before he sees any starting time again, seeing most of his time in cup ties.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts and plays 90 Mee started and played 90 minutes in Wednesday's 1-0 Carabao Cup win over Colchester.

Impact Mee saw his first start of the new season Wednesday, playing the full 90 in the win. He had only played one match previous to Wednesday, seeing one minute off the bench. That said, he is likely to remain in more of a rotational role this season, playing backup to Kristoffer Ajer and Ethan Pinnock.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in friendly Mee (ankle) started in Saturday's friendly against Wolfsburg, according to his club.

Impact Mee ended last season on the injury list but has shaken off the issues to heal up for the new season, having returned to action Saturday. This is great news for the club, as he is considered a regular starter when fit, starting in 15 of his 16 appearances last campaign and mainly missing out due to injury concerns.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Staying at Brentford Mee signed a new, one-year contract with Brentford, keeping him at the club another season.

Impact Mee broke his ankle a few months ago, but Brentford thought he did enough in his starts to earn another contract. After starting 37 matches the prior campaign, he was down to just 15 due to injuries, something he'll hope he can fend off in the new campaign. Unless something changes in the roster, the starting center-back spots will likely be between Ethan Pinnock, Nathan Collins and Mee once again next season.

MAY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Season over Mee (ankle) won't return in the 2023/24 season, manager Thomas Frank confirmed. "Unfortunately, Ben Mee is injured and out for the rest of the season. That is our entire back four...

Impact Mee joins Ethan Pinnock (ankle) on the sideline, now leaving the Bees without their top choice center-backs. Nathan Collins and Zanka could see more chances in the starting XI for the remainder of the season with Mee on the sideline.

MARCH 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

May miss rest of season Mee (foot) is in jeopardy of missing the rest of the season due to the foot injury he picked up in the 4-2 loss to West Ham on Monday, according to Malik Ouzia of The Standard.

Impact Mee looks to be just another name to add to the list of long-term injuries Brentford has as they come closer to the relegation zone, now being in question of missing the rest of the season. This is a brutal outcome for the Bees, as they are already without regular starter Ethan Pinnock until the start of April, and now they will be without one of their other regular center-backs. The club will now have to turn to Nathan Collins, Kristoffer Ajer and Zanka to run the center-back roles in their three-man defense until one of the others is healthy. There is still a chance that Mee does return this season, although it does look like a very slim possibility, but we will have to wait and see until the club releases more information on the defender.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ankle injury confirmed Mee has been confirmed to have suffered an ankle injury, as manager Thomas Frank stated, "It's something in the ankle. I don't know exactly yet. We will assess him."

Impact Mee had to be recalled after 61 minutes of play from Monday's tilt against Brentford due to what has now been confirmed as an ankle issue. It appears the defender has yet to undergo further testing, so not much information has been released, with a return date still up in the air. However, based on the fact that the defender could walk off the pitch and was not immediately taken to testing does show some good signs, as he is most likely only dealing with something minor. He will now look to get back on the field for training this week, hoping to work towards a return against Chelsea on Saturday and avoid the sidelines.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off early Mee was forced off with an apparent injury during the second half of Monday's clash with West Ham.

Impact Mee came off just after the hour mark due to an apparent injury. It was the second time he came up limping in the match, with Nathan Collins eventually being called on to replace him. Collins could be in line for some significant minutes if the injury to Mee proves to be a serious one.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win over Forest Mee scored a goal off two shots (one on target), created one chance and made two tackles (one won), five clearances, one interception and two blocks during Sunday's 3-2 win over No...

Impact Mee was back with the team after missing the previous two outings and was not only solid as usual at the heart of the defense but also made a huge contribution on the attacking end, anticipating the opposing defender at the near post to head home a corner from the left and make it 2-1 for Brentford in the 58th minute. This was the second goal of the season for the center-back, who has been struggling with injuries this season but keeps proving to be a high-end fantasy option when available to play.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Option once again Mee is available for the club's next match against Nottingham Forest on Jan. 20 after serving his three-match suspension.

Impact Mee is back in the mix for Brentford, no longer being suspended after serving his three-match ban due to a straight red card that was upgraded to violent conduct. He will now be an option against Nottingham on Jan. 20 but will still be suspended for their FA Cup match Friday. He should return to the starting XI in the club's next Premier League match, as he was given the nod in the five contests leading up to his suspension.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shown red card Mee was sent off in the second half of Sunday's match against Aston Villa.

Impact Mee was shown a straight red card for a reckless tackle in the 71st minute forcing Brentford to ten men. The defender will miss next week's match against Manchester City through suspension with Nathan Collins a candidate to replace him in the XI.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win over Luton Town Mee scored a goal off three shots (one on target), created two chances and made two clearances, one interception and two blocks during Saturday's 3-1 win over Luton Town.

Impact Mee didn't stuff the stat sheet defensively but more than made up for that on the attacking end, scoring Brentford's second goal with a header off a cross from the left and being an aerial threat in many other plays. The center-back, who's usually a fantasy stud, has been struggling with injuries this season and will hope his first goal of the campaign is a sign of better things to come.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing first team return Mee is nearing a return to the first team ahead of Saturday's trip to Chelsea, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Ben Mee is definitely getting closer. He is in full training and...

Impact Mee went unused on the bench last time out in the Premier League but was active midweek in the Premier League international cup. The defender likely won't return straight to the starting XI but it appears he could have a chance to test his fitness off the bench during Saturday's clash. If Mee doesn't start it would likely be Nathan Collins and Ethan Pinnock manning the backline once more.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts for B team Mee started and went 58 minutes in Wednesday's match with the Brentford B team.

Impact Mee got a chance to build up his fitness Wednesday after staying on the bench for the most recent league match. With only a few days ahead of the next game, a trip to Chelsea, it may be too soon for him to return to the starting XI for the senior side. That being the case, he may have to wait before taking back his spot from Nathan Collins in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not used Mee went unused on the bench during Saturday's 3-0 win over Burnley.

Impact Mee made his return to the bench in his first chance back from the international break but wasn't brought off the bench. When fully fit Mee seems to be the top choice defender but after aggravating his injury during his first attempt at returning it appears he won't be rushed back. Mee's next chance to start will be a Saturday trip to Chelsea, though Ethan Pinnock and Nathan Collins have proved to be a formidable defensive duo.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE