Dane Sutton

Right Back - Hawke's Bay United
26 Nov 2026
Thursday
Process

Events

25
  1. Clashed with Monty Smith 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.
  2. Left out as Monty Garbett was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Monty Garbett was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  3. Established as a regular starter

    Moderate
    Cause
    Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.
  4. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  5. He has come to believe: This is where he broke through

    Mind
  6. Voted Young Player of the Month

    Moderate
    Cause
    Voters singled him out as the standout under-21 of the month.
  7. Named in the Young Team of the Month

    Moderate
    Cause
    Selectors picked him among the standout under-21s of the month.
  8. Named in the Team of the Month

    Moderate
    Cause
    His month of performances earned a place in the league's monthly XI.
  9. Named Young Player of the Week

    Moderate
  10. Selected for the Young Team of the Week

  11. Selected for the Team of the Week member

  12. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  13. Made his senior debut for the club

  14. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  15. Praised by the manager after a goal contribution

    Minor
    Cause
    His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
  16. Supporters backed him after his goal contribution helped secure the win

    Moderate
    Cause
    His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
  17. 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.
  18. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  19. 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.
  20. Signed a new contract

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

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $18.0K/y
  22. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $18.0K/y
  23. Breakthrough into the senior squad

  24. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind
  25. Given a personal development plan