Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Sydney FC
Moderate
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. It would be a lateral move. A bid has already been rejected. He remains focused on the current job.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Named in the Team of the Month
Moderate
Cause
His month of performances earned a place in the league's monthly XI.
Led the defence in a tight match
Minor
Cause
He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
Singled out by the manager after an influential performance
Minor
Cause
His rating gave the staff a clear reason to reinforce his confidence. His match rating gave the staff a clear reason to recognise the display.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
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.
Worried by competition from a new signing Mathews Banda
Moderate
Cause
A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Left out of the matchday squad
Serious
Cause
The current formation has no natural role for him.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Worried by competition from a new signing Bradley Tapp
Moderate
Cause
The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Named the league's Player of the Week
Moderate
Cause
His weekend performance stood out across the entire league.