Thulani Lorch

Central Midfielder - Free State Stars
13 Dec 2026
Sunday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 1 Transfers 2 Relations Events 36 Awards Matches History

Events

36

  1. Dropped to the bench as Kermit Erasmus was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Kermit Erasmus was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  2. Clashed with Andile Zwane 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. Established as a regular starter

    Major
    Cause
    Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.

  4. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  5. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  6. Left out as Thulani Vilakazi was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Thulani Vilakazi was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  7. Clashed with Andile Zwane 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. Clashed with Andile Zwane 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.

  9. Clashed with Siyabonga Dala 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.

  10. Clashed with Andile Zwane 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.

  11. Demands a release clause

    Moderate
    Cause
    He wants a release clause written into his next contract.

  12. Turned down the offered deal

    Serious
    Cause
    He turned down the club's offer. The deal lacked the release clause he wanted.

  13. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $144.3K/y

  14. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $144.3K/y

  15. Clashed with Siyabonga Dala 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.

  16. Clashed with Andile Zwane 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.

  17. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  18. Squad status changed

  19. Weighing up retirement

    Minor
    Cause
    He is deep into the late stage of his career.; His playing role has shrunk sharply.

  20. Lifted by a passionate half-time team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  21. Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result

  22. Clashed with Andile Zwane 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.

  23. Worried by competition from a new signing Cleitinho

    Serious
    Cause
    He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  24. Left out as Andile Zwane was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Andile Zwane was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  25. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  26. Worried by competition from a new signing Justine Mthwane

    Serious
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  27. Left out as Andile Zwane was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Andile Zwane was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  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. Clashed with Siyabonga Dala 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.

  30. Signed a new contract

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

  31. Warned about his body language

    Moderate
    Cause
    The issue was less about ability and more about his reaction when things went wrong. His match rating of 6.3 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  32. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. The message was about confidence as much as performance — his morale had been low.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  33. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  34. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $144.3K/y

  35. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $144.3K/y

  36. Clashed with Andile Zwane 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.