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.
Manager trust is growing
Moderate
Cause
A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Reassured by the manager's half-time message
Minor
Cause
The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Praised by the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Window closed with no move
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Praised by the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Asked the club to find him a new team
Minor
Cause
Ongoing dressing-room dynamics drove this.
Suspension served — available again
Mounting media pressure on his form
Costly error under pressure
Serious
Cause
His error under pressure was directly punished by the opponent.
Costly error under pressure
Moderate
Cause
His error under pressure was directly punished by the opponent.
Away supporters were hostile
Moderate
Cause
He drew sustained jeers from the away end.
Celebrated a derby win with the team
Trusted for a major fixture
Major
Cause
The manager trusted him with the start. in the derby
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk
Minor
Cause
A big match called for a big message. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
Cause
A big match called for a big message. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Would prefer a lower-pressure club
Moderate
Cause
Media or fan criticism has been relentless.
Praised by the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Chelsea
Moderate
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. European competition opportunity A bid has already been rejected. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. It would be a clear sporting upgrade.
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. European competition opportunity His ambition is outgrowing the current project. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. It would be a clear sporting upgrade.