Jonathan Essien

Attacking Midfielder (C) - Retired
13 May 2028
Saturday
Process

Events

52
  1. His club is fighting to avoid relegation

    Serious
    Cause
    The points gap to safety, with matches running out, is the issue.
  2. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  3. 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. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  4. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  5. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  6. Manager broke a promise

    Major
    Cause
    Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.
  7. Weighing up retirement

    Minor
    Cause
    He is deep into the late stage of his career.; His playing role has shrunk sharply.
  8. Contract talks stalled over squad status

    Serious
    Cause
    The wage was acceptable, but he wanted clearer first-team guarantees.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  9. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Minor
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  10. His club is fighting to avoid relegation

    Serious
    Cause
    The points gap to safety, with matches running out, is the issue.
  11. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  12. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  13. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  14. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  15. Returned to full training after injury

    Moderate
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.
  16. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  17. Demands a release clause

    Moderate
    Cause
    He wants a release clause written into his next contract.
  18. Turned down the offered deal

    Serious
    Cause
    He turned down the club's offer. The deal lacked the release clause he wanted.
  19. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.
  20. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  21. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Minor
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  22. Worried by competition from a new signing Enock Momanyi

    Serious
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  23. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  24. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  25. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  26. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  27. His club is fighting to avoid relegation

    Serious
    Cause
    The points gap to safety, with matches running out, is the issue.
  28. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  29. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  30. Selasie Bakai, a compatriot, joined the squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    Shared nationality and language helped this take root. Sharing a nationality opened the door for the bond.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.
  31. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.
  32. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  33. 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.
  34. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  35. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  36. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  37. Settling well in a culturally familiar country

    Minor
    Cause
    The country and culture suit him.; A move home or to a favoured club has been linked.
  38. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  39. Weighing up retirement

    Minor
    Cause
    He is deep into the late stage of his career.; His playing role has shrunk sharply.
  40. 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.
  41. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  42. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  43. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  44. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $14.2K/y
  45. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $14.2K/y
  46. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Bidco United
  47. Contract expired — became a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Wa All Stars →
  48. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $16.2K/y
  49. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $12.3K/y
  50. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Surplus to squad requirements
    Who
    Board
  51. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $17.0K/y
  52. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Peaked or declining, permanent move preferred
    Who
    Kyereh Abraham