Erick Dala

Left Midfielder - Black Aces U18
26 Dec 2026
Saturday
Process

Events

19
  1. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  2. Clashed with Thulani Mahlangu 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.
  3. Clashed with Thulani Mahlangu 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.
  4. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.
  5. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  6. Clashed with Thulani Mahlangu 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
  9. Praised by the manager

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

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  11. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $28.2K/y
  12. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $28.2K/y
  13. Clashed with Thulani Mahlangu 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.
  14. Breakthrough into the senior squad

  15. Made his senior debut for the club

  16. Criticised over his pressing work

    Moderate
    Cause
    The criticism focused on missed pressing triggers and slow recovery runs. His match rating of 6.2 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  17. Away supporters were hostile

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drew sustained jeers from the away end.
  18. Given a personal development plan

  19. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.