Michael Ward

Left Forward - Burton Albion
28 Sep 2026
Monday
Process
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Events

20

  1. Made his senior debut for the club

  2. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  3. Worried by competition from a new signing Oumar Diouf

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

  4. Personality clash with Kain Adom

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  5. Personality clash with Oumar Diouf

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  6. He got what he wanted: To learn the language

    Mind

  7. Free transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Released — under-16 free transfer
    Who
    Johnson Thomas

  8. 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.

  9. Personality clash with Tyrese Shade

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  10. Personality clash with Ciaran Gilligan

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  11. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  12. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  13. Breakthrough into the senior squad

  14. Personality clash with Finn Delap

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  15. Personality clash with Jordan Amissah

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  16. Personality clash with Daniel Matthews

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  17. Personality clash with Kia Svarc

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

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

    Mind

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

    Mind

  20. He has started to want: Someone to lean on

    Mind