Cathal O'Sullivan

Right Midfielder - Preston
27 Sep 2028
Wednesday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 8 Transfers Relations Events 104 Awards 3 Matches History

Events

104

  1. Left out as Callum Lang was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Callum Lang was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  2. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    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.

  3. Left out as Callum Lang was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Callum Lang was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  4. Clashed with Issah Abass over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  5. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Minor
    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.

  6. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  7. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  8. Left out as Óscar Plano was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Óscar Plano was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  9. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    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.

  10. Breakthrough into the senior squad

  11. Costly error under pressure

    Moderate
    Cause
    His error under pressure was directly punished by the opponent.

  12. Away supporters were hostile

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drew sustained jeers from the away end.

  13. Stayed on the bench while Mike Trésor took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Mike Trésor was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  14. Stayed on the bench while Callum Lang took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Callum Lang was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  15. Brad Potts, a senior mentor, left the club

    Moderate
    Cause
    The departure of a senior mentor still shapes how he reacts. A senior figure was at the centre of how it played out.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  16. Milutin Osmajić, a close friend, was sold by the club

    Serious
    Cause
    Losing a close friend at the club is still felt. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  17. Senses a managerial change coming

  18. Worried by competition from a new signing Marko Poletanović

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  19. Worried by competition from a new signing Issah Abass

    Moderate
    Cause
    The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  20. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  21. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  22. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  23. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    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.

  24. Given a personal development plan

  25. Worried by competition from a new signing Mike Trésor

    Moderate
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. The new arrival has visibly higher ability.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  26. Returning loanee is competing for his place Donnell McNeilly

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  27. Head coach left the club

  28. Energised by the new manager's arrival

  29. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  30. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  31. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  32. Senses a managerial change coming

  33. Left out as Óscar Plano was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Óscar Plano was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  34. Left out as Óscar Plano was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Óscar Plano was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  35. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  36. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  37. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  38. Left out as Donnell McNeilly was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Donnell McNeilly was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  39. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  40. Left out as Óscar Plano was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Óscar Plano was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  41. 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.

  42. Left out as Callum Lang was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Callum Lang was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  43. Head coach left the club

  44. Energised by the new manager's arrival

  45. Left out as Donnell McNeilly was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Donnell McNeilly was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  46. Worried by competition from a new signing Gabriele Bono

    Moderate
    Cause
    He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  47. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.

  48. Left out as Donnell McNeilly was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Donnell McNeilly was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  49. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    5y · $586.6K/y

  50. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    5y · $586.6K/y

  51. Left out as Donnell McNeilly was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Donnell McNeilly was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  52. Left out as Donnell McNeilly was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Donnell McNeilly was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  53. Left out as Óscar Plano was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Óscar Plano was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  54. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    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.

  55. Left out as Callum Lang was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Callum Lang was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  56. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  57. Manager broke a promise

    Serious
    Cause
    Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.

  58. Head coach left the club

  59. Energised by the new manager's arrival

  60. Left out as Óscar Plano was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Óscar Plano was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  61. Left out as Óscar Plano was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Óscar Plano was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  62. 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.

  63. Left out as Óscar Plano was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Óscar Plano was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  64. Worried by competition from a new signing Stephen Parker

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

  65. Left out as Óscar Plano was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Óscar Plano was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  66. Jack Walton, a close friend, was sold by the club

    Moderate
    Cause
    Losing a close friend at the club is still felt. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  67. Left out as Óscar Plano was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Óscar Plano 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.

  68. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    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.

  69. Left out as Óscar Plano was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Óscar Plano 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.

  70. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  71. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  72. Left out as Óscar Plano was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Óscar Plano 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.

  73. Left out as Óscar Plano was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Óscar Plano 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.

  74. Fighting to save the manager's job

  75. Left out as Donnell McNeilly was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Donnell McNeilly was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  76. Named Young Player of the Week

    Moderate

  77. Selected for the Young Team of the Week

  78. Left out as Callum Lang was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Callum Lang was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  79. Named Player of the Match

  80. Ended a long scoring drought

  81. The home crowd chanted his name after his player-of-the-match display

    Moderate
    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.

  82. Scored his first goal for the club

    Major
    Cause
    A milestone moment that he will remember for some time.

  83. Praised by the manager after a player-of-the-match display

    Moderate
    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.

  84. The home crowd responded to his player-of-the-match performance

    Moderate
    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.

  85. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  86. Left out as Callum Lang was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Callum Lang 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.

  87. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  88. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  89. Criticised for losing tactical discipline

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drifted from the tactical instruction the manager had drilled in pre-match. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  90. Away supporters were hostile

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drew sustained jeers from the away end.

  91. Left out as Donnell McNeilly was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Donnell McNeilly was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  92. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  93. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  94. Responded well in training to recent criticism

    Minor
    Cause
    He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.

  95. Left out as Donnell McNeilly was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Donnell McNeilly was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  96. Left out as Donnell McNeilly was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Donnell McNeilly was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  97. Criticised for losing tactical discipline

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drifted from the tactical instruction the manager had drilled in pre-match. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  98. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  99. Left out as Kitt Nelson was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Kitt Nelson was preferred — the right footedness for the side.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  100. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  101. 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.

  102. Given a personal development plan

  103. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $171.4K/y

  104. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $171.4K/y