Ben Sutton

Central Defender - Canterbury United
26 Apr 2027
Monday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 5 Transfers Relations Events 80 Awards Matches History

Events

80

  1. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.

  2. Left out as Ben Van Hattum was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Ben Van Hattum was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  3. Slipped out of the starting XI

    Serious
    Cause
    He has fallen behind in the pecking order over the last few weeks.

  4. Hurt by being benched for a big match

    Major
    Cause
    The manager left him out of the starting XI. in the title decider
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  5. Clashed with Owen Fenton 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. 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

    Minor
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. 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. Clashed with Owen Fenton 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.

  12. Clashed with Owen Fenton 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.

  13. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  14. Clashed with Owen Fenton 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.

  15. Manager trust is growing

    Moderate
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  16. Left out as Ben Van Hattum was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Ben Van Hattum was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  17. Signed a new contract

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

  18. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $196.9K/y

  19. Clashed with Owen Fenton 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.

  20. Established as a regular starter

    Moderate
    Cause
    Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.

  21. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  22. Manager kept a promise

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion was a follow-up on a previous promise.

  23. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $196.9K/y

  24. Costly error under pressure

    Moderate
    Cause
    His error under pressure was directly punished by the opponent.

  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. 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.

  27. Away supporters were hostile

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drew sustained jeers from the away end.

  28. 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.

  29. Clashed with Owen Fenton 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.

  30. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  31. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  32. Promised playing time by manager

  33. 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.

  34. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  35. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  36. Promised playing time by manager

  37. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  38. Promised playing time by manager

  39. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  40. Promised playing time by manager

  41. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  42. Promised playing time by manager

  43. Clashed with Owen Fenton 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.

  44. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  45. Promised playing time by manager

  46. Manager trust is eroding

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  47. Away supporters were hostile

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drew sustained jeers from the away end.

  48. 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.

  49. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  50. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  51. Promised playing time by manager

  52. Left out as Monty Sutton was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Monty Sutton was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  53. Dropped to the bench as Ben Van Hattum was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Ben Van Hattum was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  54. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  55. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  56. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Minor
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  57. Clashed with Owen Fenton 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.

  58. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  59. Criticised over his pressing work

    Moderate
    Cause
    The criticism focused on missed pressing triggers and slow recovery runs. His match rating of 6.2 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  60. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  61. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  62. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  63. Dropped to the bench as Winston Garbett was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Winston Garbett was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  64. Left out as Winston Garbett was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Winston Garbett was preferred — competition registration or clause rules.
    Cause
    He is being eased back from injury.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  65. Returned to full training after injury

    Moderate
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.

  66. Left out as Winston Garbett was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Winston Garbett was preferred — competition registration or clause rules.
    Cause
    He is being eased back from injury.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  67. Clashed with Owen Fenton 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.

  68. Clashed with Owen Fenton 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.

  69. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.

  70. Clashed with Owen Fenton 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.

  71. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.

  72. Clashed with Owen Fenton 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.

  73. 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.

  74. Signed a new contract

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

  75. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  76. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  77. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $162.0K/y

  78. Clashed with Owen Fenton 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.

  79. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.

  80. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $162.0K/y