Mitch Clark

Left Back - Port Vale
29 Sep 2026
Tuesday
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Overview Personal Contract News 2 Transfers Relations Events 35 Awards Matches History

Events

35

  1. Clashed with Eli Campbell 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. 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.

  3. Dropped to the bench as Kyle John was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Kyle John was preferred — a closer working relationship with the coach.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  4. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Eli Campbell 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.

  5. Dropped to the bench as Kyle John was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Kyle John was preferred — a closer working relationship with the coach.
    Cause
    The coach trusted a more reliable teammate for this fixture.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  6. Clashed with Eli Campbell 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 Kyle John was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Kyle John was preferred — a closer working relationship with the coach.
    Cause
    The coach trusted a more reliable teammate for this fixture.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  8. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  9. Promised playing time by manager

  10. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Minor
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  11. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  12. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  13. Window closed with no move

  14. 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.

  15. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  16. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  17. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  18. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  19. Promised playing time by manager

  20. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Player requested to leave
    Who
    Ward Andrew

  21. Left out as Liam Gordon was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Liam Gordon was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  22. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  23. Clashed with Eli Campbell 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. Left out as Liam Gordon was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Liam Gordon was preferred — longer time settled at the club.
    Cause
    Still inside the settling-in window after his recent move.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  25. Left out as Liam Gordon was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Liam Gordon was preferred — longer time settled at the club.
    Cause
    Still inside the settling-in window after his recent move.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  26. He has started to want: His place back

    Mind

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

    Mind

  28. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $753.7K/y

  29. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $753.7K/y

  30. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $494.0K/y
    Who
    Ward Andrew

  31. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $494.0K/y

  32. Clashed with Eli Campbell 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.

  33. Signed a new contract

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

  34. Signed a new contract

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

  35. 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.