Michael Nelson

Defensive Midfielder - Waitakere United
30 Sep 2026
Wednesday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 2 Transfers Relations Events 15 Awards Matches History

Events

15

  1. Clashed with Kosta Kirwan 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. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  3. Window closed with no move

  4. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  5. 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.

  6. Clashed with Kosta Kirwan 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.

  7. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $11.9K/y

  8. Breakthrough into the senior squad

  9. Told he is not in the manager's plans

  10. 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.

  11. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Below average in surplus position group
    Who
    Waine Stefan

  12. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind

  13. He has started to want: To learn the language

    Mind

  14. Given a personal development plan

  15. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.