The manager has made his verdict on where this player fits plain.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Encouraged by the manager after his decisive contribution
Minor
Cause
He made the moment that decided the match. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Made a decisive contribution in a tight match
Supporters lifted him after a decisive contribution
Moderate
Cause
He made the moment that decided the match. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
Outlook
Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Left out of the matchday squad
Moderate
Cause
The current formation has no natural role for him.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Led the defence in a tight match
Minor
Cause
He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
Core player
Decision
Movement
Development pathway updated
Who
Board
Squad status changed
Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result
He has said it out loud: First-team football
Mind
Established as a regular starter
Moderate
Cause
Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.
Led the defence in a tight match
Minor
Cause
He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
He has started to want: A settled future
Mind
Led the defence in a tight match
Minor
Cause
He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Minor
Cause
He has concerns about his role and standing in the squad. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Praised by the manager
Major
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Difficult conversation with the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
He has let it go: A loan, for games
Mind
Stripped of the captain's armband
Major
Cause
Recent events meant the staff felt the armband had to change hands.
Senses a managerial change coming
He has started to want: First-team football
Mind
Loan withdrawn
Decision
Cause
No club took him on loan before the window closed
Who
Board
Being reassessed
Decision
Movement
Development pathway updated
Who
Board
Difficult conversation with the manager
Serious
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Lack of playing time
Senses a managerial change coming
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.
Praised by the manager
Major
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Senses a managerial change coming
Praised by the manager
Major
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Difficult conversation with the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
He has said it out loud: The manager’s trust
Mind
To be loaned out
Decision
Movement
Development pathway updated
Who
Board
He has said it out loud: His place back
Mind
Praised by the manager
Serious
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Loan listing accepted
Moderate
Cause
The clubs have agreed in principle to take him on loan.