Alex Nelson was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
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.
Manager kept a promise
Moderate
Cause
The discussion was a follow-up on a previous promise.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Poor attitude in training
Minor
Cause
Coaches flagged his application as the issue.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Returned to full training after injury
Minor
Cause
The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
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.
Poor attitude in training
Minor
Cause
Coaches flagged his application as the issue.
Made his senior debut for the club
Criticised over his pressing work
Moderate
Cause
The criticism focused on missed pressing triggers and slow recovery runs. His match rating of 5.6 weighed heavily in the talk.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Away supporters were hostile
Moderate
Cause
He drew sustained jeers from the away end.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Poor attitude in training
Minor
Cause
Coaches flagged his application as the issue.
Struggled with training intensity
Minor
Cause
His condition and recent minutes made the session harder than usual, so staff treated it as fatigue rather than attitude.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Praised by the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Returned to full training after injury
Minor
Cause
The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Praised by the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Praised by the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
His move to Southern United has collapsed at the last moment
Major
Cause
Stage: the move collapsed. The interested club has formally approached. It would be a lateral move. He is a loyal type and unlikely to push for a move. The talk has begun to distract him.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. It would be a lateral move. His ambition is outgrowing the current project. The talk has begun to distract him.
Outlook
Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.
Praised by the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Poor attitude in training
Minor
Cause
Coaches flagged his application as the issue.
Signed a new contract
Moderate
Cause
He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.