Michael Smith

Central Defender - Team Wellington
31 Aug 2026
Monday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 2 Transfers Relations Events 11 Awards Matches History

Events

11

  1. Clashed with Liberato Stamatelopoulos 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. Returned to full training after injury

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

  3. Praised by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  4. Worried by competition from a new signing Mandala Konté

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  5. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Player requested to leave
    Who
    Smith Jai

  6. Weighing up retirement

    Minor
    Cause
    He is deep into the late stage of his career.

  7. Clashed with Liberato Stamatelopoulos 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. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.

  9. Signed a new contract

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

  10. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $48.8K/y

  11. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $48.8K/y
    Who
    Smith Jai