He has spent years in the reserves and wants a real chance at first-team level. (He has spent season after season on the bench without a real run of starts.; He is in the prime years to win silverware.)
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Given a personal development plan
Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result
Criticised in a full-time post-mortem
Minor
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Window closed with no move
Asked the club to find him a new team
Minor
Cause
Ongoing dressing-room dynamics drove this.
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.
Criticised in a full-time post-mortem
Minor
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Praised by the manager after a goal contribution
Minor
Cause
His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Supporters backed him after his goal contribution helped secure the win
Moderate
Cause
His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
Outlook
Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Stayed on the bench all match
Minor
Cause
The bench was built around different match options.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
He has started to want: The manager’s trust
Mind
Told he is not in the manager's plans
Moderate
Cause
The manager has made his verdict on where this player fits plain.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Dreams of genuine first-team football
Moderate
Cause
He has spent years in the reserves and wants a real chance at first-team level. (He has spent season after season on the bench without a real run of starts.; He is in the prime years to win silverware.)