Frustrated after the club rejected interest from West Ham United
Moderate
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. The move would step into a bigger league. A bid has already been rejected. He is flattered by the attention. It would be a clear sporting upgrade.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Reassured by the manager's half-time message
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.
Criticised in a full-time post-mortem
Minor
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.