Ben Smith

Left Wingback - Retired
2 Oct 2027
Saturday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 2 Transfers Relations Events 24 Awards Matches History

Events

24

  1. Settling well into the dressing room

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.

  2. Clashed with Georgy Borisov 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. Wants a mentor in the squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    No senior teammate has stepped up to support him.; He has no compatriots in the dressing room.; He has not adapted to life at the club.

  4. Clashed with Georgy Borisov 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.

  5. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  6. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  7. Manager trust is growing

    Moderate
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  8. Clashed with Georgy Borisov 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. Weighing up retirement

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

  10. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  11. 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.

  12. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  13. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  14. Struggling to settle into the squad

    Serious
    Cause
    The settling-in period at a new club is the bigger picture. The language gap is making integration harder.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.

  15. No natural role in the current formation

    Serious
    Cause
    His preferred position simply isn't in the current shape.

  16. Clashed with Georgy Borisov 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. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  18. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Orel

  19. Contract expired — became a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Team Wellington →

  20. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $9.7K/y

  21. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $9.7K/y

  22. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Surplus to squad requirements
    Who
    Board

  23. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $11.0K/y

  24. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Peaked or declining, permanent move preferred
    Who
    Just Michael