Deklan Smith

Central Defender - Southern United U20
10 Jan 2027
Sunday
Process
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Events

8

  1. 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.

  2. Window closed with no move

  3. Asked the club to find him a new team

    Minor
    Cause
    Ongoing dressing-room dynamics drove this.

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

  5. Administrative demotion

    Decision
    Movement
    Southern United → Southern United U20
    Who
    Bell Ben

  6. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Well below squad average
    Who
    Bell Ben

  7. Worried by competition from a new signing Wandile Ndisile

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

  8. Built a stronger partnership with Michael Lewis

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. A senior figure was at the centre of how it played out.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.