Sam Smith

Left Wingback - WaiBOP United
14 Feb 2027
Sunday
Process
Overview Personal Contract Transfers Decisions 1 Events 34 Awards Matches History

Events

34

  1. Clashed with Tim Bell 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. 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.

  3. Clashed with Tim Bell 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.

  4. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He cannot continue in his current tactical role. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  5. Left out as Luc Stéphane Ndong was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Luc Stéphane Ndong was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
    Cause
    He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  6. Left out as Luc Stéphane Ndong was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Luc Stéphane Ndong was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
    Cause
    He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  7. Frustrated by his tactical role

    Serious
    Cause
    A change in shape has shifted what is being asked of him.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  8. Clashed with Tim Bell 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.

  9. Criticised over his pressing work

    Moderate
    Cause
    The criticism focused on missed pressing triggers and slow recovery runs. His match rating of 5.5 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  10. Away supporters were hostile

    Minor
    Cause
    He drew sustained jeers from the away end.

  11. Clashed with Tim Bell 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. Stayed on the bench while Bill Reid took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Bill Reid was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
    Cause
    He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  13. Signed a new contract

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

  14. Left out as Luc Stéphane Ndong was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Luc Stéphane Ndong was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
    Cause
    He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  15. 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.

  16. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    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.

  17. Costly error under pressure

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

  18. Clashed with Tim Bell 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.

  19. Away supporters were hostile

    Minor
    Cause
    He drew sustained jeers from the away end.

  20. Left out as Sam Nelson was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Sam Nelson was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
    Cause
    He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  21. Frustrated by his tactical role

    Moderate
    Cause
    A change in shape has shifted what is being asked of him.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  22. Criticised over his pressing work

    Moderate
    Cause
    The criticism focused on missed pressing triggers and slow recovery runs. His match rating of 6.0 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  23. Clashed with Tim Bell 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.

  24. Stayed on the bench while Sam Nelson took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Sam Nelson was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
    Cause
    He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  25. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  26. Stayed on the bench while Sam Nelson took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Sam Nelson was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
    Cause
    He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  27. Clashed with Tim Bell 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.

  28. Signed a new contract

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

  29. Clashed with Tim Bell 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. Clashed with Tim Bell 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.

  31. Returned to full training after injury

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

  32. 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.

  33. Signed a new contract

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

  34. Clashed with Tim Bell 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.