Stefan Smith

Attacking Midfielder (C) - Waitakere United
24 Oct 2026
Saturday
Process

Events

12
  1. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  2. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  3. Personality clash with Tommy Lewis

    Minor
    Cause
    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.
  4. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  5. 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.
  6. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
  7. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $380.2K/y
  8. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $380.2K/y
  9. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind
  10. He has started to want: Someone to lean on

    Mind
  11. Named team captain

    Major
    Cause
    The manager and senior staff settled on him to lead the squad.
  12. Personality clash with Tommy Lewis

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.