Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Slipped out of the starting XI
Serious
Cause
He has fallen behind in the pecking order over the last few weeks.
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.
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Difficult conversation with the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Difficult conversation with the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Led the defence in a tight match
Minor
Cause
He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result
Named Player of the Match
Led the defence in a tight match
Minor
Cause
He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
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.
Led the defence in a tight match
Minor
Cause
He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
Difficult conversation with the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Praised by the manager
Major
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
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.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
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.
Difficult conversation with the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Difficult conversation with the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Led the defence in a tight match
Minor
Cause
He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
Manager trust is growing
Moderate
Cause
A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Established as a regular starter
Serious
Cause
Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.