James Smith

Central Defender - Team Wellington
20 Nov 2026
Friday
Process

Events

24
  1. 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.
  2. Clashed with Adam Mitchell 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. Made his senior debut for the club

  4. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.
  5. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  6. Manager trust is growing

    Moderate
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
  7. 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.
  8. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  9. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  10. Difficult conversation with the manager

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

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  12. Window closed with no move

  13. Clashed with Adam Mitchell 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.
  14. Asked the club to find him a new team

    Minor
    Cause
    Ongoing dressing-room dynamics drove this.
  15. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  16. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  17. Worried by competition from a new signing Adam Mitchell

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  18. 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.
  19. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $22.1K/y
  20. Breakthrough into the senior squad

  21. Told he is not in the manager's plans

  22. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Below average in surplus position group
    Who
    Waine Sam
  23. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.
  24. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.