Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
He has said it out loud: To be treated like part of the club
Mind
Worried by competition from a new signing Dane Garbett
Minor
Cause
A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Praised by the manager
Major
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Auckland City
Minor
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. It would be a lateral move. A bid has already been rejected. He remains focused on the current job.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
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.
Signed a new contract
Moderate
Cause
He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.