Tom Cairney

Defensive Midfielder - Chelsea
29 May 2027
Saturday
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Events

105

  1. Clashed with Issa Diop 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. Helped the team qualify for Europe

  3. Clashed with Wesley Fofana 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.

  4. Clashed with Moisés Caicedo 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.

  5. Left out as Reece James was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Reece James was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  6. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  7. Clashed with Jorrel Hato 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.

  8. Clashed with Tom Cairney 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.

  9. Clashed with Issa Diop 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.

  10. Personality clash with Cole Palmer

    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.

  11. Clashed with Wesley Fofana 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. Clashed with Moisés Caicedo 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.

  13. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  14. Clashed with Tom Cairney 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.

  15. Clashed with Jorrel Hato 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.

  16. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  17. Clashed with Issa Diop 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.

  18. Personality clash with Enzo Fernández

    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.

  19. Clashed with Wesley Fofana 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.

  20. Clashed with Moisés Caicedo 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.

  21. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Enzo Fernández 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.

  22. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  23. Clashed with Jorrel Hato 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.

  24. Clashed with Tom Cairney 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.

  25. Left out as Moisés Caicedo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Moisés Caicedo was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  26. Left out as Enzo Fernández was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Enzo Fernández was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  27. 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.

  28. Clashed with Issa Diop 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.

  29. Left out as Moisés Caicedo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Moisés Caicedo was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  30. Personality clash with David Alaba

    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.

  31. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  32. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  33. Clashed with Wesley Fofana 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.

  34. Clashed with Moisés Caicedo 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.

  35. Left out as Moisés Caicedo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Moisés Caicedo was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  36. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  37. 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.

  38. Clashed with Jorrel Hato 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.

  39. Clashed with Tom Cairney 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.

  40. Left out as Enzo Fernández was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Enzo Fernández was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  41. Clashed with Issa Diop 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.

  42. Personality clash with Cole Palmer

    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.

  43. Left out as Reece James was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Reece James was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  44. Clashed with Wesley Fofana 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.

  45. Clashed with Moisés Caicedo 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.

  46. Left out as Enzo Fernández was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Enzo Fernández was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  47. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  48. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  49. Clashed with Jorrel Hato 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.

  50. Clashed with Tom Cairney 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.

  51. Left out as Reece James was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Reece James was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  52. Clashed with Issa Diop 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.

  53. Led the defence in a tight match

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

  54. Warned about his body language

    Moderate
    Cause
    The issue was less about ability and more about his reaction when things went wrong. His match rating of 6.2 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  55. Celebrated a derby win with the team

  56. Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  57. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  58. Left out as Enzo Fernández was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Enzo Fernández was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  59. Personality clash with Enzo Fernández

    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.

  60. 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.

  61. Clashed with Wesley Fofana 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.

  62. Clashed with Moisés Caicedo 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.

  63. Responded well in training to recent criticism

    Moderate
    Cause
    He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.

  64. Left out as Reece James was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Reece James was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  65. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  66. Clashed with Jorrel Hato 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.

  67. Clashed with Tom Cairney 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.

  68. Left out as Enzo Fernández was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Enzo Fernández was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  69. Clashed with Issa Diop 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.

  70. Left out as Enzo Fernández was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Enzo Fernández was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  71. Personality clash with David Alaba

    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.

  72. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  73. Clashed with Wesley Fofana 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.

  74. Clashed with Moisés Caicedo 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.

  75. Left out as Enzo Fernández was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Enzo Fernández was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  76. 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.

  77. 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.

  78. Clashed with Tom Cairney 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.

  79. Encouraged by the squad investment

    Serious
    Cause
    A meaningful signing arrived this window. His high ambition amplifies how he reads the direction.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  80. Left out as Enzo Fernández was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Enzo Fernández was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  81. Personality clash with Benoît Badiashile

    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.

  82. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  83. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  84. Clashed with Issa Diop 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.

  85. Personality clash with Cole Palmer

    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.

  86. Led the defence in a tight match

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

  87. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    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.

  88. Manager broke a promise

    Major
    Cause
    Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.

  89. Clashed with Wesley Fofana 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.

  90. Clashed with Moisés Caicedo 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.

  91. Led the defence in a tight match

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

  92. Praised by the manager after a strong cup-tie display

    Minor
    Cause
    A cup-tie performance carries extra weight in the eyes of the staff. His match rating gave the staff a clear reason to recognise the display.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  93. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  94. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    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.

  95. Stayed on the bench while Reece James took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Reece James was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  96. Clashed with Tom Cairney 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.

  97. Clashed with Jorrel Hato 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.

  98. Warned about his body language

    Moderate
    Cause
    The issue was less about ability and more about his reaction when things went wrong. His match rating of 6.1 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  99. 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.

  100. Clashed with Issa Diop 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.

  101. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $3.4M/y

  102. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $3.4M/y

  103. Permanent transfer

    Decision
    Movement
    Fulham → Chelsea · 1.0M

  104. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $2.7M/y

  105. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $2.7M/y