Matthew Targett

Left Back - Leeds United
15 May 2027
Saturday
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Events

102

  1. Clashed with Iyad Mohamed 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. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is high — he expects a fair hearing. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  3. Left out as Gabriel Gudmundsson was preferred

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

  4. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  5. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  6. Clashed with Iyad Mohamed 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.

  7. Left out as Gabriel Gudmundsson was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Gabriel Gudmundsson was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  8. Slipped out of the starting XI

    Moderate
    Cause
    He has fallen behind in the pecking order over the last few weeks.

  9. Hurt by being benched for a big match

    Major
    Cause
    The manager left him out of the starting XI. in the title decider
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  10. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Minor
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  11. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Gabriel Gudmundsson was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A low-importance fixture meant managed minutes.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  12. Manager kept a promise

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion was a follow-up on a previous promise.

  13. Led the defence in a tight match

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

  14. 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.

  15. Clashed with Iyad Mohamed 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. Led the defence in a tight match

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

  17. Criticised for losing tactical discipline

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drifted from the tactical instruction the manager had drilled in pre-match. His match rating of 6.1 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  18. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  19. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    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. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    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. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Minor
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  22. Established as a regular starter

    Moderate
    Cause
    Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.

  23. Costly error under pressure

    Moderate
    Cause
    His error under pressure was directly punished by the opponent.

  24. Away supporters were hostile

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drew sustained jeers from the away end.

  25. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  26. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  27. Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result

  28. Clashed with Iyad Mohamed 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. Led the defence in a tight match

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

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. Left out as Gabriel Gudmundsson was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Gabriel Gudmundsson was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  33. 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. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  34. Led the defence in a tight match

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

  35. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  36. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  37. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  38. Clashed with Iyad Mohamed 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. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Minor
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  40. Led the defence in a tight match

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

  41. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    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.

  42. Left out as James Justin was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    James Justin was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  43. Led the defence in a tight match

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

  44. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  45. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Surplus to squad requirements
    Who
    Board

  46. Dropped to the bench as Gabriel Gudmundsson was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Gabriel Gudmundsson was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  47. Led the defence in a tight match

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

  48. Criticised for losing tactical discipline

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drifted from the tactical instruction the manager had drilled in pre-match. His match rating of 6.0 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  49. 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.

  50. Clashed with Iyad Mohamed 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. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Minor
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  52. Personality clash with Santiago Cáseres

    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.

  53. Left out as Gabriel Gudmundsson was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Gabriel Gudmundsson was preferred — better coverage for a planned in-match scenario.
    Cause
    On the bench to cover a specific in-match scenario.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  54. 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. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  55. Clashed with Iyad Mohamed 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.

  56. Left out as Gabriel Gudmundsson was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Gabriel Gudmundsson was preferred — better coverage for a planned in-match scenario.
    Cause
    On the bench to cover a specific in-match scenario.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  57. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  58. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  59. Worried by competition from a new signing Tosin Adarabioyo

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  60. Left out as Gabriel Gudmundsson was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Gabriel Gudmundsson was preferred — better coverage for a planned in-match scenario.
    Cause
    On the bench to cover a specific in-match scenario.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  61. Worried by competition from a new signing Iyad Mohamed

    Moderate
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  62. Left out as Joe Rodon was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Joe Rodon was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  63. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Minor
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  64. Left out as Gabriel Gudmundsson was preferred

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

  65. Slipped out of the starting XI

    Moderate
    Cause
    He has fallen behind in the pecking order over the last few weeks.

  66. Left out as James Justin was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    James Justin was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  67. Manager trust is growing

    Moderate
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  68. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  69. Personality clash with Santiago Cáseres

    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.

  70. Named in the Team of the Month

    Moderate
    Cause
    His month of performances earned a place in the league's monthly XI.

  71. Led the defence in a tight match

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

  72. Costly error under pressure

    Moderate
    Cause
    His error under pressure was directly punished by the opponent.

  73. Away supporters were hostile

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drew sustained jeers from the away end.

  74. 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.

  75. Manager kept a promise

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion was a follow-up on a previous promise.

  76. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Minor
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  77. Led the defence in a tight match

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

  78. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  79. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  80. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  81. Established as a regular starter

    Moderate
    Cause
    Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.

  82. Led the defence in a tight match

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

  83. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  84. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    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.

  85. Led the defence in a tight match

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

  86. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  87. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Joe Rodon was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  88. Led the defence in a tight match

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

  89. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    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.

  90. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Minor
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  91. Criticised for losing tactical discipline

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drifted from the tactical instruction the manager had drilled in pre-match. His match rating of 6.3 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  92. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  93. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  94. Dropped to the bench as Gabriel Gudmundsson was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Gabriel Gudmundsson was preferred — better coverage for a planned in-match scenario.
    Cause
    On the bench to cover a specific in-match scenario.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  95. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    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.

  96. Personality clash with Santiago Cáseres

    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.

  97. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  98. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  99. Settling well into the dressing room

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.

  100. Left out as James Justin was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    James Justin was preferred — a better overall XI balance.
    Cause
    The XI needed a different shape for this opponent.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  101. 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.

  102. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Leeds United