Dan Crowley

Central Midfielder - Milton Keynes Dons
25 Oct 2026
Sunday
Process

Events

33
  1. 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 5.6 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  2. Away supporters were hostile

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drew sustained jeers from the away end.
  3. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  4. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    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.
  5. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    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.
  6. Left out as Antoni Milambo was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Antoni Milambo 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.
  7. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  8. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  9. Left out as Antoni Milambo was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Antoni Milambo was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  10. Slipped out of the starting XI

    Major
    Cause
    He has fallen behind in the pecking order over the last few weeks.
  11. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  12. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  13. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Alex Gilbey 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.
  14. Left out as Antoni Milambo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Antoni Milambo was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  15. Established as a regular starter

    Serious
    Cause
    Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.
  16. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  17. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  18. Manager trust is growing

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

  20. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    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.
  21. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  22. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  23. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    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.
  24. 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.
  25. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    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.
  26. 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.
  27. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  28. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  29. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  30. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  31. Anxious about his expiring contract

  32. Turned down the offered deal

    Serious
    Cause
    He turned down the club's offer. The wage was below his expectations.
  33. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    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.