Caleb Ansen

Goalkeeper - Gillingham
30 Sep 2026
Wednesday
Process

Events

24
  1. Manager trust is eroding

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  2. Stayed on the bench while Jake Turner took the slot

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Jake Turner was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  3. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  4. Breakthrough into the senior squad

  5. Criticised over his pressing work

    Moderate
    Cause
    The criticism focused on missed pressing triggers and slow recovery runs. His match rating of 6.1 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  6. Away supporters were hostile

    Minor
    Cause
    He drew sustained jeers from the away end.
  7. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  8. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  9. Stayed on the bench while Jake Turner took the slot

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Jake Turner was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  10. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  11. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  12. Worried by competition from a new signing Dan Cameron

    Minor
    Cause
    He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  13. Stayed on the bench while Jake Turner took the slot

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Jake Turner was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  14. Stayed on the bench while Jake Turner took the slot

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Jake Turner was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  15. Stayed on the bench while Jake Turner took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Jake Turner was preferred — longer time settled at the club.
    Cause
    Still inside the settling-in window after his recent move.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  16. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind
  17. Sealed the dream move of his career

  18. Turned down the offered deal

    Serious
    Cause
    He turned down the club's offer. The wage was below his expectations.
  19. Stayed on the bench while Jake Turner took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Jake Turner was preferred — longer time settled at the club.
    Cause
    Still inside the settling-in window after his recent move.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  20. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $102.8K/y
  21. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Gillingham
  22. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Underutilized, surplus to requirements
    Who
    Board
  23. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $102.8K/y
  24. Contract expired — became a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Norwich City →