Sam Nelson

Right Forward - Waitakere United
26 Dec 2026
Saturday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 11 Transfers 2 Relations Events 79 Awards 10 Matches History

Events

79

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Personality clash with Deklan Reid

    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. Named Player of the Match

  5. Heard the home crowd chant his name after a decisive performance

    Moderate
    Cause
    He made the moment that decided the match. He made the decisive contribution in a tight match.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.

  6. 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.

  7. Personality clash with Sam Van Hattum

    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.

  8. Personality clash with Tommy De Vries

    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.

  9. Manager trust is growing

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

  10. Named the league's Player of the Week

    Moderate
    Cause
    His weekend performance stood out across the entire league.

  11. Selected for the Team of the Week member

  12. Personality clash with Oliver De Vries

    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.

  13. Named in the Young Team of the Month

    Moderate
    Cause
    Selectors picked him among the standout under-21s of the month.

  14. Made a decisive contribution in a tight match

  15. Established as a regular starter

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

  16. Named Player of the Match

  17. Scored a hat-trick

  18. Praised by the manager after a player-of-the-match display

    Moderate
    Cause
    His player-of-the-match display made him the obvious choice for praise. Being named player of the match gave the moment its weight.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  19. The home crowd responded to his player-of-the-match performance

    Moderate
    Cause
    His player-of-the-match display made him the obvious choice for praise. Being named player of the match gave the moment its weight.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.

  20. Media narrative around him has shifted

    Minor
    Cause
    Pundit and press tone has flipped after recent results.

  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. Personality clash with Owen Tuiloma

    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.

  23. Personality clash with Clayton Payne

    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.

  24. Personality clash with Clayton Wood

    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.

  25. Signed a new contract

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

  26. Called up to the national team for the first time

    Major
    Cause
    His club performances earned him a first national-team selection.

  27. Personality clash with Callum Lockyer

    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.

  28. Personality clash with Pentjie Zulu

    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.

  29. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $300.8K/y

  30. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $300.8K/y

  31. Personality clash with Liberato Kirwan

    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.

  32. Personality clash with Cameron Stamatelopoulos

    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.

  33. Named Young Player of the Week

    Moderate

  34. Selected for the Young Team of the Week

  35. Selected for the Team of the Week member

  36. Personality clash with Deklan Reid

    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.

  37. Voted Young Player of the Month

    Moderate
    Cause
    Voters singled him out as the standout under-21 of the month.

  38. Named in the Young Team of the Month

    Moderate
    Cause
    Selectors picked him among the standout under-21s of the month.

  39. Named Young Player of the Week

    Moderate

  40. Selected for the Young Team of the Week

  41. Scored a hat-trick

  42. 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.

  43. Personality clash with Sam Van Hattum

    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.

  44. Breakthrough into the senior squad

  45. The supporters chanted his name after his goal

    Moderate
    Cause
    His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His match rating gave the staff a clear reason to recognise the display.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.

  46. Scored his first goal for the club

    Major
    Cause
    A milestone moment that he will remember for some time.

  47. Encouraged by the manager after his decisive contribution

    Moderate
    Cause
    He made the moment that decided the match. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  48. Made a decisive contribution in a tight match

  49. Supporters lifted him after a decisive contribution

    Moderate
    Cause
    He made the moment that decided the match. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.

  50. Media narrative around him has shifted

    Minor
    Cause
    Pundit and press tone has flipped after recent results.

  51. 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.

  52. 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.

  53. Personality clash with Tommy De Vries

    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.

  54. Personality clash with Oliver De Vries

    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.

  55. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  56. Personality clash with Monty Wood

    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.

  57. Personality clash with Clayton Payne

    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.

  58. Personality clash with Clayton Wood

    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.

  59. Personality clash with Callum Lockyer

    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.

  60. Personality clash with Pentjie Zulu

    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.

  61. Personality clash with Liberato Kirwan

    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.

  62. Personality clash with Cameron Stamatelopoulos

    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.

  63. Worried by competition from a new signing Tim Boxall

    Minor
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  64. Personality clash with Noah Just

    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.

  65. Personality clash with Monty Wood

    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.

  66. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  67. Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Auckland City

    Moderate
    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.

  68. Interest from Hawke's Bay United has turned his head

    Moderate
    Cause
    Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. It would be a lateral move. His ambition is outgrowing the current project. He remains focused on the current job.

  69. Personality clash with Clayton Payne

    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.

  70. Personality clash with Clayton Wood

    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.

  71. 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.

  72. Signed a new contract

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

  73. Personality clash with Callum Lockyer

    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.

  74. Personality clash with Pentjie Zulu

    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.

  75. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $198.3K/y

  76. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $198.3K/y

  77. Given a personal development plan

  78. Personality clash with Cameron Stamatelopoulos

    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.

  79. Personality clash with Liberato Kirwan

    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.