Steven Benda

Goalkeeper - Nottingham Forest
17 Dec 2028
Sunday
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Overview Personal Contract News 24 Transfers 1 Relations Events 96 Awards Matches History

Events

96
Severity
Mood

  1. Criticised for losing tactical discipline

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drifted from the tactical instruction the manager had drilled in pre-match. His match rating of 5.7 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. Lifted by a passionate half-time team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  4. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  5. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  6. He has made a formal demand: A settled future

    Mind

  7. Contract talks stalled over squad status

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

  8. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  9. 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.

  10. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  11. He has made a formal demand: First-team football

    Mind

  12. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    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.

  13. Manager trust is eroding

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  14. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  15. Stayed on the bench while Matz Sels took the slot

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Matz Sels 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.

  16. Squad status changed

  17. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  18. Lifted by a passionate half-time team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  19. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  20. 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.

  21. Stayed on the bench while Matz Sels took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Matz Sels was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  22. Stayed on the bench while Matz Sels took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Matz Sels was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  23. Repeated transfer talk is becoming a distraction

    Minor
    Cause
    Stage: loose rumour. The national press has carried the story. The link is speculative for now. The same rumour keeps coming back. The talk has begun to distract him.
    Outlook
    Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.

  24. Stayed on the bench while Matz Sels took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Matz Sels was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  25. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    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.

  26. Stayed on the bench while Matz Sels took the slot

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Matz Sels 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.

  27. 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.

  28. Stayed on the bench while Matz Sels took the slot

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Matz Sels 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.

  29. Contract talks stalled over squad status

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

  30. He has said it out loud: To learn the language

    Mind

  31. Stayed on the bench while Matz Sels took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Matz Sels was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  32. Stayed on the bench while Matz Sels took the slot

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Matz Sels 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.

  33. Repeated transfer talk is becoming a distraction

    Moderate
    Cause
    Stage: loose rumour. The national press has carried the story. The link is speculative for now. The same rumour keeps coming back. The talk has begun to distract him.
    Outlook
    Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.

  34. Manager trust is eroding

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  35. Returned to full training after injury

    Minor
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.

  36. His agent appears to be testing the market

    Minor
    Cause
    Stage: agent sounding out the market. The link came via his representatives. It would be a lateral move. The destination league is bigger. He remains focused on the current job.

  37. Stayed on the bench while Matz Sels took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Matz Sels 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.

  38. Talks with Wrexham now look imminent

    Moderate
    Cause
    Stage: negotiations are opening. Briefings from the interested club leaked. It would be a lateral move. He remains focused on the current job.

  39. Interest from Burnley has turned his head

    Moderate
    Cause
    Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. The move would step into a bigger league. The destination league is bigger. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. Bigger club, but minutes would be harder to come by.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  40. Stayed on the bench while Matz Sels took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Matz Sels was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is rested to protect a player close to a transfer.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  41. Has agreed personal terms with Wrexham — only the medical to go

    Serious
    Cause
    Stage: personal terms agreed. Briefings from the interested club leaked. It would be a lateral move. He remains focused on the current job.

  42. His move to Wrexham has collapsed at the last moment

    Serious
    Cause
    Stage: the move collapsed. Briefings from the interested club leaked. It would be a lateral move. He remains focused on the current job.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  43. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    5y · $2.0M/y

  44. He has said it out loud: First-team football

    Mind

  45. Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Watford

    Moderate
    Cause
    Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. It would be a lateral move. A bid has already been rejected. He remains focused on the current job.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  46. Stayed on the bench while Matz Sels took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Matz Sels 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.

  47. He has started to want: His place back

    Mind

  48. Stayed on the bench while Matz Sels took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Matz Sels was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  49. Interest from Watford has turned his head

    Serious
    Cause
    Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. It would be a lateral move. He remains focused on the current job.

  50. Stayed on the bench while Matz Sels took the slot

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Matz Sels 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.

  51. He has started to want: First-team football

    Mind

  52. 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.

  53. 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.

  54. Stayed on the bench while Matz Sels took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Matz Sels was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  55. He got what he wanted: First-team football

    Mind

  56. Contract talks stalled over squad status

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

  57. His club is fighting to avoid relegation

    Serious
    Cause
    The points gap to safety, with matches running out, is the issue.

  58. Starter

    Decision
    Movement
    Development pathway updated
    Who
    Board

  59. He has started to want: A new challenge

    Mind

  60. He got what he wanted: His place back

    Mind

  61. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Serious
    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.

  62. He has said it out loud: A settled future

    Mind

  63. He has said it out loud: Permission to leave if the offer is right

    Mind

  64. Asked the club to find him a new team

    Minor
    Cause
    Ongoing dressing-room dynamics drove this.

  65. Settling well into the dressing room

    Moderate
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. He is still inside the early-weeks window of a transfer.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.

  66. 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.

  67. Luke Campbell, a close friend, was sold by the club

    Moderate
    Cause
    Losing a close friend at the club is still felt. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  68. Club backed him with a real role after the loan

  69. 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.

  70. Contract talks stalled over squad status

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

  71. His club has been relegated

    Serious
    Cause
    A long campaign of poor results, not a single defeat, decided the drop.

  72. His club is fighting to avoid relegation

    Serious
    Cause
    The points gap to safety, with matches running out, is the issue.

  73. Senses a managerial change coming

  74. Told he is not in the manager's plans

  75. He has started to want: Permission to leave if the offer is right

    Mind

  76. He raised his sights: reaching the top

    Career

  77. A steady loan spell

    Minor
    Cause
    40 appearances · 12 clean sheets · 43 conceded · 6.39 average rating

  78. He does not fit the club's plan for the squad

    Decision
    Movement
    Loan option turned down — the board would not buy him
    Who
    Board

  79. Returned from loan

    Decision
    Movement
    Swansea City → Nottingham Forest

  80. Moving on

    Decision
    Movement
    Development pathway updated
    Who
    Board

  81. Board transfer-listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Development pathway has run its course
    Who
    Board

  82. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $2.0M/y

  83. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $2.0M/y
    Who
    Russell Timothy

  84. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $1.8M/y

  85. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $1.8M/y
    Who
    Russell Timothy

  86. Joined on loan

    Decision
    Movement
    Nottingham Forest → Swansea City

  87. Loan listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Needs first-team minutes — loaned out to play
    Who
    Russell Timothy

  88. Recalled early from loan by the parent club

    Decision

  89. Joined on loan

    Decision
    Movement
    Nottingham Forest → Norwich City

  90. Loan listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Blocked by better players in same position
    Who
    Russell Timothy

  91. To be loaned out

    Decision
    Movement
    Development pathway updated
    Who
    Board

  92. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $1.2M/y

  93. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $1.2M/y

  94. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $1.4M/y
    Who
    Russell Timothy

  95. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $1.4M/y

  96. He set his heart on reaching the top

    Career