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.
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.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Worried by competition from a new signing Duane Holmes
Moderate
Cause
He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Signed a new contract
Moderate
Cause
He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
Contract extension signed
Decision
Movement
4y · $1.1M/y
Contract renewal offered
Decision
Movement
4y · $1.1M/y
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Serious
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.
Difficult conversation with the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Praised by the manager
Major
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
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.