Callum Smith

Central Defender - WaiBOP United
26 Nov 2026
Thursday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 7 Transfers Relations Events 30 Awards Matches History

Events

30

  1. Left out as Clayton Cacace was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Clayton Cacace was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  2. Clashed with Joe Bell 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.

  3. He has come to believe: The two of them clashed

    Mind

  4. 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.

  5. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  6. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  7. Left out as Clayton Cacace was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Clayton Cacace was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  8. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  9. Clashed with Joe Bell 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.

  10. Criticised over his pressing work

    Moderate
    Cause
    The criticism focused on missed pressing triggers and slow recovery runs. His match rating of 5.9 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  11. Away supporters were hostile

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drew sustained jeers from the away end.

  12. Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result

  13. Dropped to the bench as Clayton Cacace was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Clayton Cacace was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  14. Left out as Clayton Cacace was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Clayton Cacace was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  15. He has come to believe: Bad blood between them

    Mind

  16. Clashed with Joe Bell 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.

  17. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  18. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  19. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  20. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.

  21. Clashed with Joe Bell 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.

  22. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  23. 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.

  24. Signed a new contract

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

  25. Clashed with Predrag Nastasic 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.

  26. Clashed with Joe Bell 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.

  27. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $63.0K/y

  28. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $63.0K/y

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

    Mind

  30. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.