Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. The move would bring him closer to home. It would bring him back to his home country. The link has him visibly excited. Emotionally it would be a strong fit.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Costly error under pressure
Moderate
Cause
His error under pressure was directly punished by the opponent.
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.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Minor
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. The move would bring him closer to home. It would bring him back to his home country. The link has him visibly excited. Emotionally it would be a strong fit.
Outlook
Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.
Criticised by the manager after his performance
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
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.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Minor
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Criticised by the manager after his performance
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
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.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Minor
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Costly error under pressure
Moderate
Cause
His error under pressure was directly punished by the opponent.
Away supporters were hostile
Moderate
Cause
He drew sustained jeers from the away end.
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.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Minor
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.