Michael Forbes

Left Back - Northampton Town
23 Aug 2026
Sunday
Process

Events

13
Severity
Mood
  1. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  2. Worried by competition from a new signing George Thomason

    Moderate
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. The new arrival has visibly higher ability.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  3. He has started to want: To be treated like part of the club

    Mind
  4. He has started to want: A bigger club

    Mind
  5. He has started to want: A place in the national squad

    Mind
  6. He has started to want: To stay where he is playing

    Mind
  7. He has started to want: To prove himself at his parent club

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

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

    Mind
  10. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
  11. Built a stronger partnership with Sam Hoskins

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. A senior figure was at the centre of how it played out.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  12. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $576.4K/y
  13. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $576.4K/y