Owen Smith

Striker - Waitakere United
2 Feb 2027
Tuesday
Process

Events

38
  1. Given a personal development plan

  2. Manager trust is growing

    Moderate
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
  3. Left out of the matchday squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  4. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  5. Returned to full training after injury

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

  7. Praised by the manager after a goal contribution

    Minor
    Cause
    His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
  8. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  9. Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result

  10. Named Player of the Match

  11. Made a decisive contribution in a tight match

  12. The home crowd responded to his player-of-the-match performance

    Moderate
    Cause
    His player-of-the-match display made him the obvious choice for praise. Being named player of the match gave the moment its weight.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
  13. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  14. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  15. Scored his first goal for the club

    Major
    Cause
    A milestone moment that he will remember for some time.
  16. Praised by the manager after a goal contribution

    Minor
    Cause
    His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
  17. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  18. Established as a regular starter

    Serious
    Cause
    Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.
  19. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  20. Returned to full training after injury

    Moderate
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.
  21. He got what he wanted: His place back

    Mind
  22. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  23. Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result

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

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  25. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  26. Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result

  27. Squad status changed

  28. Worried by competition from a new signing Ryan Cacace

    Moderate
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  29. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  30. He has started to want: Someone to lean on

    Mind
  31. 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.
  32. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
  33. Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Auckland City

    Moderate
    Cause
    Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. It would be a lateral move. A bid has already been rejected. The talk has begun to distract him.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  34. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $197.3K/y
  35. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $197.3K/y
  36. He has started to want: His place back

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

    Mind
  38. Named team captain

    Moderate
    Cause
    The manager and senior staff settled on him to lead the squad.