Patrick O'Neill

Right Midfielder - Auckland FC U18
2 Dec 2026
Wednesday
Process

Events

24
  1. Clashed with Keanu Reid 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. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  3. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Oliver Middleton was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  4. Left out as Lachlan Brook was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Lachlan Brook was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  5. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  6. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  7. 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.
  8. Left out as Lachlan Brook was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Lachlan Brook was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  9. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  10. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Minor
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  11. Clashed with Keanu Reid 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. Left out as Lachlan Brook was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Lachlan Brook was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  13. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  14. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  15. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  16. Left out as Lachlan Brook was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Lachlan Brook was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  17. Left out as Lachlan Brook was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Lachlan Brook was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  18. Left out as Lachlan Brook was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Lachlan Brook was preferred — higher reputation in this fixture.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  19. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  20. Given a personal development plan

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

    Mind
  22. Worried by competition from a new signing Austin Ayoubi

    Minor
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  23. Worried by competition from a new signing Marco Rojas

    Minor
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  24. He has started to want: Someone to lean on

    Mind