Chris Sutton

Central Defender - Waitakere United
26 Dec 2026
Saturday
Process
Overview Personal Contract Transfers Decisions 2 Events 26 Awards 2 Matches History

Events

26

  1. Criticised over his pressing work

    Moderate
    Cause
    The criticism focused on missed pressing triggers and slow recovery runs. His match rating of 6.2 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  2. Away supporters were hostile

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drew sustained jeers from the away end.

  3. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  4. Signed a new contract

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

  5. 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.

  6. Left out as Joyce Bamen Ndjeya was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Joyce Bamen Ndjeya was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  7. Established as a regular starter

    Moderate
    Cause
    Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.

  8. 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.

  9. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  10. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  11. Named in the Team of the Month

    Moderate
    Cause
    His month of performances earned a place in the league's monthly XI.

  12. Selected for the Team of the Week member

  13. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  14. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  15. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  16. 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.

  17. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  18. Weighing up retirement

    Minor
    Cause
    He is deep into the late stage of his career.

  19. Signed a new contract

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

  20. Criticised by the manager after his performance

    Minor
    Cause
    A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.

  21. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  22. Returned to full training after injury

    Minor
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.

  23. Worried by competition from a new signing Clayton Tuiloma

    Moderate
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  24. Worried by competition from a new signing Jordan Vale

    Moderate
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  25. 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.

  26. Signed a new contract

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