Ben Kirwan

Centre Forward - Hawke's Bay United
26 Dec 2026
Saturday
Process

Events

45
  1. Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result

  2. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  3. Left out as Liberato Singh was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Liberato Singh was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  4. Slipped out of the starting XI

    Moderate
    Cause
    He has fallen behind in the pecking order over the last few weeks.
  5. Praised by the manager

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

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  7. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $29.0K/y
  8. Left out as Liberato Singh was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Liberato Singh was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  9. Established as a regular starter

    Serious
    Cause
    Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.
  10. Criticised over his pressing work

    Moderate
    Cause
    The criticism focused on missed pressing triggers and slow recovery runs. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  11. Struggled with training intensity

    Minor
    Cause
    His condition and recent minutes made the session harder than usual, so staff treated it as fatigue rather than attitude.
  12. Left out as Sam Stamatelopoulos was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Sam Stamatelopoulos was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  13. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    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.
  14. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  15. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  16. Returned to full training after injury

    Minor
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.
  17. Left out as Sam Stamatelopoulos was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Sam Stamatelopoulos was preferred — lower injury-risk profile.
    Cause
    He is being eased back from injury.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  18. Squad status changed

  19. Contract talks stalled over squad status

    Moderate
    Cause
    The wage was acceptable, but he wanted clearer first-team guarantees.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  20. Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result

  21. Scored his first goal for the club

    Major
    Cause
    A milestone moment that he will remember for some time.
  22. Praised by the manager after a goal contribution

    Moderate
    Cause
    His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
  23. Applauded by the supporters after a standout display

    Moderate
    Cause
    His rating gave the staff a clear reason to reinforce his confidence. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
  24. Media narrative around him has shifted

    Minor
    Cause
    Pundit and press tone has flipped after recent results.
  25. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  26. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  27. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    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.
  28. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  29. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  30. Told he is not in the manager's plans

  31. Given a personal development plan

  32. Weighing up retirement

    Minor
    Cause
    He is deep into the late stage of his career.
  33. Contract talks stalled over squad status

    Moderate
    Cause
    The wage was acceptable, but he wanted clearer first-team guarantees.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  34. Window closed with no move

  35. Worried by competition from a new signing Alex Waine

    Serious
    Cause
    The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal. A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  36. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  37. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Contract talks stalled — listed after repeated failed renewals
    Who
    Van Hattum Stefan
  38. Returned to full training after injury

    Moderate
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.
  39. Worried by competition from a new signing Ryan Tuiloma

    Serious
    Cause
    The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal. A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  40. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  41. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    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.
  42. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $12.5K/y
  43. Anxious about his expiring contract

  44. Turned down the offered deal

    Serious
    Cause
    He turned down the club's offer. The wage was below his expectations.
  45. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $12.5K/y
    Who
    Van Hattum Stefan