Mandla Grobler

Left Wingback - Auckland City
20 Nov 2026
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Overview Personal Contract News 6 Transfers Relations Events 19 Awards Matches History

Events

19

  1. Clashed with Javohir Iskandarov 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.

  2. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  3. Settling well in a culturally familiar country

    Minor
    Cause
    The country and culture suit him.; A move home or to a favoured club has been linked.

  4. 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.

  5. Clashed with Javohir Iskandarov 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.

  6. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $84.4K/y

  7. Anxious about his expiring contract

  8. Worried by competition from a new signing Okuhle Majavu

    Moderate
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  9. Signed a new contract

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

  10. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $84.4K/y

  11. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Auckland City

  12. Nathan Garrow, a compatriot, joined the squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    Shared nationality and language helped this take root. Sharing a nationality opened the door for the bond.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.

  13. Sealed the dream move of his career

  14. No natural role in the current formation

    Serious
    Cause
    His preferred position simply isn't in the current shape.

  15. Clashed with Javohir Iskandarov 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.

  16. Free transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Released by mutual agreement
    Who
    Board

  17. Contract expired — became a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Bloemfontein Celtic →

  18. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $153.2K/y

  19. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Well below squad average
    Who
    Kekana Morgan