Thulani Vilakazi

Central Midfielder - Free State Stars
13 Mar 2027
Saturday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 12 Transfers 5 Relations Events 77 Awards Matches History

Events

77

  1. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  2. Weighing up retirement

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

  3. Praised by the manager

    Minor
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  4. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Andile Zwane was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is rested to protect a player close to a transfer.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  5. Personality clash with Andile Zwane

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  6. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.

  7. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Itumeleng Ngcobo was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is rested to protect a player close to a transfer.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  8. Praised by the manager

    Minor
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  9. Left out as Andile Zwane was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Andile Zwane was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is rested to protect a player close to a transfer.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  10. Personality clash with Itumeleng Ngcobo

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  11. Praised by the manager

    Minor
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  12. Window closed with no move

  13. Left out as Thulani Lorch was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Thulani Lorch 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.

  14. Pre-contract agreed

    Decision
    Movement
    → Bidvest Wits

  15. Left out as Thulani Lorch was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Thulani Lorch 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.

  16. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

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

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  18. His agent appears to be testing the market

    Minor
    Cause
    Stage: agent sounding out the market. The link came via his representatives. It would be a lateral move. His ambition is outgrowing the current project. The talk has begun to distract him.
    Outlook
    Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.

  19. Morgan Dolly, a close friend, was sold by the club

    Serious
    Cause
    Losing a close friend at the club is still felt. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  20. Left out as Andile Zwane was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Andile Zwane was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  21. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    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.

  22. Left out as Andile Zwane was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Andile Zwane was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  23. Praised by the manager

    Minor
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  24. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  25. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    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.

  26. Praised by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  27. Left out as Kermit Erasmus was preferred

    Moderate
    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.

  28. 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.

  29. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    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.

  30. Squad praised for bouncing back

  31. Praised by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  32. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $148.5K/y

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

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  34. Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result

  35. Personality clash with Andile Zwane

    Minor
    Cause
    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.

  36. Left out as Kermit Erasmus was preferred

    Moderate
    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.

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

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  38. Praised by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  39. Praised by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  40. Lifted by a passionate half-time team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  41. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.

  42. Left out as Andile Zwane was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Andile Zwane was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  43. Praised by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  44. 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.

  45. Left out as Andile Zwane was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Andile Zwane was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  46. Praised by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

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

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  48. 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.

  49. Praised by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  50. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $148.5K/y

  51. Back in training but not yet sharp

    Minor
    Cause
    He is medically cleared, but match sharpness is still below the level needed.

  52. Left out as Andile Zwane was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Andile Zwane was preferred — lower injury-risk profile.
    Cause
    He is being eased back from injury.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  53. Personality clash with Andile Zwane

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  54. Personality clash with Evidence Mothiba

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  55. Praised by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  56. Returned to full training after injury

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

  57. 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.

  58. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.

  59. Asked the club to find him a new team

    Minor
    Cause
    Ongoing dressing-room dynamics drove this.

  60. Weighing up retirement

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

  61. Window closed with no move

  62. 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.

  63. Praised by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  64. Left out as Itumeleng Ngcobo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Itumeleng Ngcobo 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.

  65. 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.

  66. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    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.

  67. Squad praised for bouncing back

  68. Praised by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  69. 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.

  70. Stayed on the bench while Andile Zwane took the slot

    Minor
    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.

  71. 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.

  72. Signed a new contract

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

  73. Stayed on the bench while Andile Zwane took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Andile Zwane was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  74. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $148.5K/y

  75. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Player requested to leave
    Who
    Dolly Mandla

  76. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $148.5K/y

  77. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.