Kai Thomas

Goalkeeper - Ba
19 Sep 2038
Sunday
Process

Events

89
  1. Dropped to the bench as Mason Jackson was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Mason Jackson was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  2. Archie Butler, a compatriot, joined the squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    Shared nationality and language helped this take root. Sharing a nationality opened the door for the bond.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.
  3. Manager trust is growing

    Moderate
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
  4. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  5. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  6. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  7. Contract talks stalled over squad status

    Moderate
    Cause
    The wage was acceptable, but he wanted clearer first-team guarantees.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  8. Contract offer arrived

    Minor
    Cause
    The terms are still being weighed against his expectations.
  9. Paul Duncan, a compatriot, joined the squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    Shared nationality and language helped this take root. Sharing a nationality opened the door for the bond.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.
  10. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $92.6K/y
  11. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $92.6K/y
  12. Manager kept a promise

    Minor
    Cause
    The discussion was a follow-up on a previous promise.
  13. Praised by the manager after a goal contribution

    Moderate
    Cause
    His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
  14. Supporters backed him after his goal contribution helped secure the win

    Moderate
    Cause
    His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
  15. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  16. Established as a regular starter

    Serious
    Cause
    Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.
  17. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  18. Media narrative around him has shifted

    Minor
    Cause
    Pundit and press tone has flipped after recent results.
  19. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  20. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  21. Manager trust is eroding

    Serious
    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.
  22. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  23. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  24. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  25. Contract talks stalled over squad status

    Moderate
    Cause
    The wage was acceptable, but he wanted clearer first-team guarantees.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  26. Peter Phillips, a compatriot, joined the squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    Shared nationality and language helped this take root. Sharing a nationality opened the door for the bond.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.
  27. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  28. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  29. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  30. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  31. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  32. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  33. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  34. Promised more playing time by the manager

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

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  36. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  37. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  38. Manager broke a promise

    Moderate
    Cause
    Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.
  39. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  40. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  41. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  42. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  43. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  44. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  45. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  46. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  47. 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.
  48. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  49. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  50. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    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.
  51. Squad status changed

  52. Contract talks stalled over squad status

    Moderate
    Cause
    The wage was acceptable, but he wanted clearer first-team guarantees.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  53. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  54. Worried by competition from a new signing Mason Jackson

    Moderate
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  55. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  56. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

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

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  58. Dropped to the bench as Sandro Melgarejo was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Sandro Melgarejo was preferred — longer time settled at the club.
    Cause
    Still inside the settling-in window after his recent move.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  59. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  60. Lack of playing time

  61. Turned down the offered deal

    Serious
    Cause
    He turned down the club's offer. The wage was below his expectations.
  62. Dropped to the bench as Sandro Melgarejo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Sandro Melgarejo was preferred — longer time settled at the club.
    Cause
    Still inside the settling-in window after his recent move.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  63. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $92.6K/y
  64. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $92.6K/y
  65. Dropped to the bench as Sandro Melgarejo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Sandro Melgarejo was preferred — longer time settled at the club.
    Cause
    Still inside the settling-in window after his recent move.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  66. Isaac Robertson, a compatriot, joined the squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    Shared nationality and language helped this take root. Sharing a nationality opened the door for the bond.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.
  67. Worried by competition from a new signing Sandro Melgarejo

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  68. Supporters backed him after his goal contribution helped secure the win

    Moderate
    Cause
    His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
  69. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  70. Tim Gibson, a compatriot, joined the squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    Shared nationality and language helped this take root. Sharing a nationality opened the door for the bond.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.
  71. Settling well into the dressing room

    Moderate
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. He is still inside the early-weeks window of a transfer.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.
  72. Settling well in a culturally familiar country

    Minor
    Cause
    The country and culture suit him.; A move home or to a favoured club has been linked.
  73. Dean Rogers, a compatriot, joined the squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    Shared nationality and language helped this take root. Sharing a nationality opened the door for the bond.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.
  74. Sealed the dream move of his career

  75. Looks a level above his new surroundings

    Major
    Cause
    A reputation gap between senior and lesser players is the friction point. The gap in reputation between them is being felt in the dressing room.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  76. Turned down the offered deal

    Serious
    Cause
    He turned down the club's offer. The wage was below his expectations.
  77. Manager kept a promise

    Minor
    Cause
    The discussion was a follow-up on a previous promise.
  78. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $92.6K/y
  79. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $92.6K/y
  80. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Ba
  81. Contract expired — became a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Waitakere United →
  82. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $149.5K/y
  83. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $138.0K/y
  84. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $89.1K/y
  85. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Waitakere United
  86. Free transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Left on a free after a year unsold on the transfer list
    Who
    Board
  87. Contract expired — became a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Adelaide United U18 →
  88. Administrative demotion

    Decision
    Movement
    Adelaide United → Adelaide United U18
    Who
    Campbell Paul
  89. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $37.9K/y