Joe Smith

Striker - Waitakere United
26 Nov 2026
Thursday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 3 Transfers Relations Events 35 Awards 4 Matches History

Events

35

  1. Clashed with Jake Fenton 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. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.

  3. Left out of the matchday squad

    Serious
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  4. Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result

  5. Named the league's Player of the Week

    Moderate
    Cause
    His weekend performance stood out across the entire league.

  6. Selected for the Team of the Week member

  7. Clashed with Jake Fenton 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.

  8. Named Player of the Match

  9. The home crowd chanted his name after his player-of-the-match display

    Moderate
    Cause
    His player-of-the-match display made him the obvious choice for praise. Being named player of the match gave the moment its weight.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.

  10. Media narrative around him has shifted

    Minor
    Cause
    Pundit and press tone has flipped after recent results.

  11. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  12. Voted Player of the Month

    Moderate
    Cause
    Goals, assists and ratings put him ahead of the month's nearest rival.

  13. Named in the Team of the Month

    Moderate
    Cause
    His month of performances earned a place in the league's monthly XI.

  14. Returned to full training after injury

    Minor
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.

  15. Named Player of the Match

  16. Scored his first goal for the club

    Major
    Cause
    A milestone moment that he will remember for some time.

  17. Praised by the manager after a player-of-the-match display

    Moderate
    Cause
    His player-of-the-match display made him the obvious choice for praise. Being named player of the match gave the moment its weight.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  18. The home crowd responded to his player-of-the-match performance

    Moderate
    Cause
    His player-of-the-match display made him the obvious choice for praise. Being named player of the match gave the moment its weight.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.

  19. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  20. He has come to believe: Bad blood between them

    Mind

  21. Clashed with Jake Fenton 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.

  22. Squad status changed

  23. Clashed with Jake Fenton 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.

  24. Struggled with training intensity

    Minor
    Cause
    His condition and recent minutes made the session harder than usual, so staff treated it as fatigue rather than attitude.

  25. Given a personal development plan

  26. Returned to full training after injury

    Moderate
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.

  27. Clashed with Jake Fenton 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.

  28. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  29. 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.

  30. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.

  31. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $166.5K/y

  32. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $166.5K/y

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

    Mind

  34. Clashed with Jake Fenton 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.

  35. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.