Deklan Smith

Central Defender - Hawke's Bay United
4 Sep 2026
Friday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 1 Transfers Relations Events 12 Awards Matches History

Events

12

  1. He has said it out loud: A bigger club

    Mind

  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

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  4. He has started to want: Someone to lean on

    Mind

  5. 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.

  6. Signed a new contract

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

  7. Clashed with Chris Rufer 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. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $179.6K/y

  9. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $179.6K/y

  10. He has started to want: A bigger club

    Mind

  11. He has started to want: Better players around him

    Mind

  12. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind