Philip Duah

Central Defender - Reading U20
24 Sep 2026
Thursday
Process

Events

18
  1. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Minor
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  2. 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.
  3. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  4. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  5. 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.
  6. Left out of the matchday squad

    Minor
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  7. Frustrated by his tactical role

    Serious
    Cause
    A change in shape has shifted what is being asked of him.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  8. Worried by competition from a new signing Dante Cassanova

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  9. Left out of the matchday squad

    Minor
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  10. Left out of the matchday squad

    Minor
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  11. Breakthrough into the senior squad

  12. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $100.2K/y
  13. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $100.2K/y
  14. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $127.3K/y
    Who
    Evans Anthony
  15. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $127.3K/y
  16. Given a personal development plan

  17. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
  18. Turned down the offered deal

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