Korey Smith

Defensive Midfielder - Cambridge United
28 Sep 2026
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Events

35

  1. Dropped to the bench as Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  2. Personality clash with Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  3. Personality clash with Dan Butler

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  4. Back in training but not yet sharp

    Moderate
    Cause
    He is medically cleared, but match sharpness is still below the level needed.

  5. Dropped to the bench as Shane McLoughlin was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Shane McLoughlin was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    He is being eased back from injury.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  6. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  7. 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.

  8. Personality clash with Dominic Ball

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  9. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  10. Returned to full training after injury

    Moderate
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.

  11. Worried by competition from a new signing Jenson Jones

    Moderate
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  12. Left out as Dominic Ball was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Dominic Ball was preferred — lower injury-risk profile.
    Cause
    He is being eased back from injury.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  13. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  14. Promised playing time by manager

  15. Dropped to the bench as Dominic Ball was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Dominic Ball was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  16. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  17. 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.

  18. Personality clash with Gassan Ahadme

    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.

  19. Dropped to the bench as Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  20. Personality clash with Sullay Kaikai

    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.

  21. He has started to want: His place back

    Mind

  22. Worried by competition from a new signing Dan Butler

    Moderate
    Cause
    The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal. A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  23. Personality clash with Dan Butler

    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.

  24. Personality clash with Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu

    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.

  25. Eyeing a future in coaching

    Minor
    Cause
    He is deep into the late stage of his career.; His professionalism marks him out for coaching.

  26. Personality clash with Sean Raggett

    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.

  27. Personality clash with Dominic Ball

    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.

  28. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.

  29. Turned down the offered deal

    Serious
    Cause
    He turned down the club's offer. The wage was below his expectations.

  30. He has started to want: To finish on his own terms

    Mind

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

    Mind

  32. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $243.3K/y

  33. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $243.3K/y

  34. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $296.4K/y
    Who
    Phillips Henry

  35. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $296.4K/y