Ben Smith

Defensive Midfielder - Waitakere United
10 Oct 2026
Saturday
Process

Events

16
  1. Given a personal development plan

  2. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  3. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  4. 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.
  5. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
  6. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  7. Personality clash with Monty 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.
  8. Praised by the manager

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

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  10. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $23.2K/y
  11. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $23.2K/y
  12. Breakthrough into the senior squad

  13. Personality clash with Jai 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.
  14. Personality clash with Tim Rufer

    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.
  15. Worried by competition from a new signing Enzo Ruiz

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  16. Worried by competition from a new signing Marley Leuluai

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.