Adam Phillips

Central Midfielder - Northampton Town
30 Sep 2026
Wednesday
Process
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Events

38

  1. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  2. Manager trust is growing

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

  3. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Billy Blacker 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.

  4. The supporters chanted his name after his goal

    Moderate
    Cause
    His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His match rating gave the staff a clear reason to recognise the display.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.

  5. Made a decisive contribution in a tight match

  6. Supporters lifted him after a decisive contribution

    Moderate
    Cause
    He made the moment that decided the match. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.

  7. 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.

  8. He has come to believe: He never rated him

    Mind

  9. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    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.

  10. Established as a regular starter

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

  11. Scored his first goal for the club

    Major
    Cause
    A milestone moment that he will remember for some time.

  12. Praised by the manager after a goal contribution

    Minor
    Cause
    His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  13. Lifted by a passionate half-time team talk

    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.

  14. 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.

  15. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  16. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  17. Contract talks stalled over squad status

    Moderate
    Cause
    The wage was acceptable, but he wanted clearer first-team guarantees.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  18. 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.

  19. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  20. Worried by competition from a new signing Max Howells

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

  21. Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result

  22. Worried by competition from a new signing Marley Wilson

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

  23. Worried by competition from a new signing Billy Blacker

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

  24. Worried by competition from a new signing Cundo

    Minor
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  25. Named Player of the Match

  26. The home crowd responded to his player-of-the-match performance

    Moderate
    Cause
    His player-of-the-match display made him the obvious choice for praise. Being named player of the match gave the moment its weight.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.

  27. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  28. 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.

  29. He has started to want: Someone to lean on

    Mind

  30. Worried by competition from a new signing Taylor Richards

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

  31. Sealed the dream move of his career

  32. Turned down the offered deal

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

  33. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.4M/y

  34. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Northampton Town

  35. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.4M/y

  36. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $572.0K/y
    Who
    Foster Robert

  37. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $572.0K/y

  38. Contract expired — became a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Barnsley →