Noah Smith

Defensive Midfielder - Canterbury United
1 Dec 2026
Tuesday
Process

Events

33
  1. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  2. 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.
  3. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  4. Promised playing time by manager

  5. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  6. 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.
  7. Left out as Stefan Nelson was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Stefan Nelson 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.
  8. Dropped to the bench as Matt Garbett was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Matt Garbett 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.
  9. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  10. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  11. Promised playing time by manager

  12. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  13. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  14. Promised playing time by manager

  15. Dropped to the bench as Liberato Bell was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Liberato Bell was preferred — a better overall XI balance.
    Cause
    The XI needed a different shape for this opponent.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  16. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  17. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  18. Dropped to the bench as Matt Garbett was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Matt Garbett was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  19. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  20. Promised playing time by manager

  21. Dropped to the bench as Matt Garbett was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Matt Garbett was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  22. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.
  23. 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.
  24. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $75.9K/y
  25. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $75.9K/y
  26. Turned down the offered deal

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

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  28. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  29. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
  30. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $71.8K/y
  31. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $71.8K/y
  32. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind
  33. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.