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.
Praised by the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Established as a regular starter
Serious
Cause
Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.
Stinging defeat in the derby
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.
Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk
Minor
Cause
A big match called for a big message. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Criticised in a full-time post-mortem
Minor
Cause
A big match called for a big message. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Praised by the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Moderate
Cause
He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Singled out by the manager after an influential performance
Minor
Cause
His rating gave the staff a clear reason to reinforce his confidence. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.