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Luke Baartman
Attacking Midfielder (R)
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Kaizer Chiefs
11 Jul 2027
Sunday
Process
Overview
Personal
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Events
83
Awards
1
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Events
83
Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy
Minor
7d ago
Cause
The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Major
21d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy
Moderate
28d ago
Cause
The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Moderate
42d ago
Cause
He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Serious
42d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Left out as
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred
Moderate
49d ago
Chosen instead
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
Cause
He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Helped the team qualify for Europe
49d ago
Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy
Moderate
49d ago
Cause
The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Serious
63d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Serious
84d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Moderate
105d ago
Cause
He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Serious
105d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Manager trust is eroding
Moderate
119d ago
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.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Serious
126d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Left out as
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred
Minor
133d ago
Chosen instead
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
Cause
He is being eased back from injury.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Left out as
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred
Serious
133d ago
Chosen instead
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
Cause
He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Returned to full training after injury
Minor
140d ago
Cause
The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.
Left out as
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred
Minor
140d ago
Chosen instead
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
Cause
He is being eased back from injury.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Selected for the
Young Team of the Week
147d ago
Promised more playing time by the manager
Serious
147d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Serious
154d ago
Cause
He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Criticised in a full-time post-mortem
Minor
154d ago
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
154d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Left out as
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred
Serious
161d ago
Chosen instead
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
Cause
He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Left out as
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred
Moderate
168d ago
Chosen instead
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
Cause
He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Frustrated by his tactical role
Serious
168d ago
Cause
A change in shape has shifted what is being asked of him.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Serious
168d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Left out as
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred
Serious
175d ago
Chosen instead
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
Cause
He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Manager trust is eroding
Serious
182d ago
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.
Left out as
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred
Serious
182d ago
Chosen instead
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
Cause
He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Left out as
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred
Moderate
189d ago
Chosen instead
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
Cause
He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Left out as
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred
Moderate
196d ago
Chosen instead
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
Cause
He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Serious
196d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Serious
203d ago
Cause
He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Criticised for losing tactical discipline
Moderate
203d ago
Cause
He drifted from the tactical instruction the manager had drilled in pre-match. His match rating of 5.9 weighed heavily in the talk.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
203d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Left out as
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred
Moderate
210d ago
Chosen instead
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
Cause
He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
210d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Left out as
Neo Bohloko
was preferred
Minor
217d ago
Chosen instead
Neo Bohloko
was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
Cause
Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Left out as
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred
Moderate
217d ago
Chosen instead
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
Cause
He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Frustrated by his tactical role
Serious
217d ago
Cause
A change in shape has shifted what is being asked of him.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Left out as
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred
Moderate
224d ago
Chosen instead
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
Cause
He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Serious
224d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Left out as
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred
Moderate
231d ago
Chosen instead
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
Cause
He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Criticised for losing tactical discipline
Moderate
238d ago
Cause
He drifted from the tactical instruction the manager had drilled in pre-match. His match rating of 5.5 weighed heavily in the talk.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Away supporters were hostile
Moderate
238d ago
Cause
He drew sustained jeers from the away end.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
238d ago
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Manager trust is eroding
Moderate
245d ago
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.
Left out as
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred
Moderate
245d ago
Chosen instead
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
Cause
He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
245d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Serious
245d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Serious
252d ago
Cause
He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Left out as
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred
Moderate
252d ago
Chosen instead
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
Cause
He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Left out as
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred
Moderate
259d ago
Chosen instead
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
Cause
He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Left out as
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred
Moderate
266d ago
Chosen instead
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
Cause
He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Frustrated by his tactical role
Serious
266d ago
Cause
A change in shape has shifted what is being asked of him.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Left out as
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred
Moderate
273d ago
Chosen instead
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
Cause
He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Left out as
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred
Moderate
280d ago
Chosen instead
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
Cause
He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Criticised for losing tactical discipline
Moderate
287d ago
Cause
He drifted from the tactical instruction the manager had drilled in pre-match. His match rating of 6.1 weighed heavily in the talk.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
287d ago
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
294d ago
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Moderate
301d ago
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.
Named Player of the Match
301d ago
The home crowd chanted his name after his player-of-the-match display
Serious
301d ago
Cause
His player-of-the-match display made him the obvious choice for praise. Being named player of the match gave the moment its weight.
Outlook
Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
Scored his first goal for the club
Major
301d ago
Cause
A milestone moment that he will remember for some time.
Praised by the manager after a player-of-the-match display
Moderate
301d ago
Cause
His player-of-the-match display made him the obvious choice for praise. Being named player of the match gave the moment its weight.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Made a decisive contribution in a tight match
301d ago
The home crowd responded to his player-of-the-match performance
Moderate
301d ago
Cause
His player-of-the-match display made him the obvious choice for praise. Being named player of the match gave the moment its weight.
Outlook
Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
Media narrative around him has shifted
Minor
301d ago
Cause
Pundit and press tone has flipped after recent results.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
301d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Left out as
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred
Moderate
301d ago
Chosen instead
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
Cause
He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Manager trust is eroding
Moderate
308d ago
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.
Stayed on the bench while
Etiosa Ighodaro
took the slot
Minor
308d ago
Chosen instead
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
Cause
He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Stayed on the bench while
Etiosa Ighodaro
took the slot
Minor
315d ago
Chosen instead
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
Cause
He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Frustrated by his tactical role
Moderate
315d ago
Cause
A change in shape has shifted what is being asked of him.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Left out as
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred
Moderate
322d ago
Chosen instead
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
Cause
He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Built a stronger partnership with
Khanyisa Mayo
Minor
322d ago
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.
Made his senior debut for the club
329d ago
Criticised for losing tactical discipline
Moderate
329d ago
Cause
He drifted from the tactical instruction the manager had drilled in pre-match. His match rating of 6.1 weighed heavily in the talk.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Away supporters were hostile
Moderate
329d ago
Cause
He drew sustained jeers from the away end.
Stayed on the bench while
Etiosa Ighodaro
took the slot
Minor
336d ago
Chosen instead
Etiosa Ighodaro
was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
Cause
He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Signed a new contract
Moderate
343d ago
Cause
He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
Turned down the offered deal
Serious
343d ago
Cause
He turned down the club's offer. The wage was below his expectations.