Stefan Lainer

Right Back - Retired
20 Aug 2027
Friday
Process

Events

78
  1. Helped the team qualify for Europe

  2. Trusted for a major fixture

    Major
    Cause
    The manager trusted him with the start. in the derby
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
  3. Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  4. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  5. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  6. Built a stronger partnership with Nikolas Veratschnig

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. There was no real friendship behind the professional relationship.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  7. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  8. Stripped of the captain's armband

    Major
    Cause
    Recent events meant the staff felt the armband had to change hands.
  9. Built a stronger partnership with Nikolas Veratschnig

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. There was no real friendship behind the professional relationship.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  10. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  11. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
  12. Left out as Tim Drexler was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Tim Drexler was preferred — the club's selection philosophy.
    Cause
    His profile did not fit the chosen tactical balance.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  13. Built a stronger partnership with Nikolas Veratschnig

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. There was no real friendship behind the professional relationship.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  14. He has said it out loud: To finish on his own terms

    Mind
  15. Personality clash with Nikola Maraš

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  16. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $1.9M/y
  17. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $1.9M/y
    Who
    Arnautovic Thomas
  18. He has started to want: His place back

    Mind
  19. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  20. Left out as Tim Drexler was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Tim Drexler was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  21. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  22. Stinging defeat in the derby

  23. Trusted for a major fixture

    Major
    Cause
    The manager trusted him with the start. in the derby
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
  24. Frustrated by another early substitution

    Serious
    Cause
    He was pulled off early in a major fixture. (min 45 — rating 6.6)
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  25. Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  26. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  27. Heard a passionate full-time response

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  28. He has started to want: A settled future

    Mind
  29. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  30. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  31. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  32. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  33. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  34. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  35. Personality clash with Nikola Maraš

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  36. Frustrated by another early substitution

    Moderate
    Cause
    He was substituted while playing well. (min 60 — rating 7.0)
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  37. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  38. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  39. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  40. He has come to believe: Bad blood between them — Nikola Maraš

    Mind
  41. Selected for the Team of the Week member

  42. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  43. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  44. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  45. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  46. Trusted for a major fixture

    Major
    Cause
    The manager trusted him with the start. in the derby
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
  47. Frustrated by another early substitution

    Serious
    Cause
    He was pulled off early in a major fixture. (min 55 — rating 6.8)
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  48. Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  49. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  50. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  51. Personality clash with Nikola Maraš

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  52. Established as a regular starter

    Moderate
    Cause
    Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.
  53. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  54. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  55. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  56. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  57. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  58. Worried by competition from a new signing Nikola Maraš

    Moderate
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  59. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  60. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  61. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  62. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  63. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  64. Dropped to the bench as Tim Drexler was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Tim Drexler was preferred — the club's selection philosophy.
    Cause
    His profile did not fit the chosen tactical balance.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  65. Worried by competition from a new signing Vesel Demaku

    Moderate
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  66. Named team captain

    Major
    Cause
    The manager and senior staff settled on him to lead the squad.
  67. Anxious about his expiring contract

  68. Eyeing a future in coaching

    Minor
    Cause
    He is deep into the late stage of his career.; He has worn the captain's armband.
  69. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  70. Personality clash with Nikolas Veratschnig

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  71. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
  72. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Minor
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  73. He got what he wanted: His place back

    Mind
  74. He has started to want: To finish on his own terms

    Mind
  75. He has started to want: His place back

    Mind
  76. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind
  77. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $1.9M/y
  78. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $1.9M/y
    Who
    Arnautovic Thomas