Michael Spellman

Left Midfielder - Burton Albion
29 Sep 2026
Tuesday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 1 Transfers Relations Events 23 Awards Matches History

Events

23

  1. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  2. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  3. He has come to believe: He never rated him

    Mind

  4. 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.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  5. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  6. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  7. Contract talks stalled over squad status

    Moderate
    Cause
    The wage was acceptable, but he wanted clearer first-team guarantees.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  8. Worried by competition from a new signing Jacob Beaumont-Clark

    Moderate
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  9. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  10. Worried by competition from a new signing Ajay Matthews

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

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

    Mind

  12. He has come to believe: He never rated him

    Mind

  13. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $311.8K/y

  14. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Burton Albion

  15. Worried by competition from a new signing Ale Hernández

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  16. Worried by competition from a new signing Ryan Broom

    Moderate
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  17. Sealed the dream move of his career

  18. No natural role in the current formation

    Serious
    Cause
    His preferred position simply isn't in the current shape.

  19. Turned down the offered deal

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

  20. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $311.8K/y

  21. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $88.9K/y
    Who
    Hill James

  22. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $88.9K/y

  23. Contract expired — became a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Newport County →