Thiago Espíndola

Left Back - Sliema Wanderers
15 Nov 2026
Sunday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 2 Transfers Relations Events 18 Awards Matches History

Events

18

  1. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  2. Dropped to the bench as Jean Borg was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Jean Borg was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  3. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  4. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  5. Established as a regular starter

    Moderate
    Cause
    Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.

  6. Dropped to the bench as Nikolai Micallef was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Nikolai Micallef 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.

  7. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  8. Dropped to the bench as Jean Borg was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Jean Borg was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  9. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  10. Criticised for losing tactical discipline

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drifted from the tactical instruction the manager had drilled in pre-match. His match rating of 6.2 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  11. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  12. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  13. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.

  14. Turned down the offered deal

    Serious
    Cause
    He turned down the club's offer. The wage was below his expectations.

  15. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $115.5K/y

  16. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $115.5K/y

  17. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $143.3K/y
    Who
    Mintoff Thomas

  18. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $143.3K/y