Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Scored his first goal for the club
Major
Cause
A milestone moment that he will remember for some time.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Made his senior debut for the club
Singled out by the manager after an influential performance
Moderate
Cause
His rating gave the staff a clear reason to reinforce his confidence. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Applauded by the supporters after a standout display
Moderate
Cause
His rating gave the staff a clear reason to reinforce his confidence. His match rating gave the staff a clear reason to recognise the display.
Outlook
Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
Criticised in a full-time post-mortem
Minor
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Asante Kotoko
Minor
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. The link is speculative for now. A bid has already been rejected. He remains focused on the current job.
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. The link is speculative for now. The interested club is meaningfully bigger. He remains focused on the current job.