Matt Phillips

Right Midfielder - Stevenage
8 Oct 2027
Friday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 17 Transfers Relations Events 110 Awards 3 Matches History

Events

110
Severity
Mood

  1. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $535.4K/y

  2. Signed a new contract

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

  3. Named Player of the Match

  4. Ended a long scoring drought

  5. Praised by the manager after a player-of-the-match display

    Minor
    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
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  6. 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.

  7. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  8. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $535.4K/y
    Who
    Roberts Steven

  9. 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. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  10. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  11. Dropped to the bench as Phoenix Patterson was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Phoenix Patterson 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.

  12. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  13. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  14. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Ruari Paton 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.

  15. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  16. Dropped to the bench as Phoenix Patterson was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Phoenix Patterson was preferred — the manager's plan for his role.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  17. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  18. Dropped to the bench as Phoenix Patterson was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Phoenix Patterson was preferred — the manager's plan for his role.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  19. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  20. Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result

  21. He has said it out loud: To end the drought

    Mind

  22. Matthew Apter, a compatriot, joined the squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    Shared nationality and language helped this take root. Sharing a nationality opened the door for the bond.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.

  23. Worried by competition from a new signing Ben Lloyd

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

  24. Named team captain

    Major
    Cause
    The manager and senior staff settled on him to lead the squad.

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

    Mind

  26. Worried by competition from a new signing Ruari Paton

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

  27. Starter

    Decision
    Movement
    Development pathway updated
    Who
    Board

  28. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He has concerns about his role and standing in the squad. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  29. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  30. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  31. He has said it out loud: To finish on his own terms

    Mind

  32. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  33. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Chem Campbell was preferred — the need to give him minutes.
    Cause
    A low-importance fixture meant managed minutes.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  34. Slipped out of the starting XI

    Serious
    Cause
    He has fallen behind in the pecking order over the last few weeks.

  35. Left out as Chem Campbell was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Chem Campbell 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.

  36. He got what he wanted: The manager’s trust

    Mind

  37. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  38. He has come to believe: The club stood by him — Stevenage

    Mind

  39. Stripped of the captain's armband

    Major
    Cause
    Recent events meant the staff felt the armband had to change hands.

  40. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  41. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Ben Broggio was preferred — the need to give him minutes.
    Cause
    A low-importance fixture meant managed minutes.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  42. Supporters backed him after his goal contribution helped secure the win

    Moderate
    Cause
    His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.

  43. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  44. Signed a new contract

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

  45. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  46. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $509.9K/y

  47. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $509.9K/y
    Who
    Roberts Steven

  48. He has come to believe: He backed him when nobody else did — Steven Roberts

    Mind

  49. He has come to believe: He never rated him — Steven Roberts

    Mind

  50. Frustrated by another early substitution

    Moderate
    Cause
    He was substituted while playing well. (min 58 — rating 7.0)
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  51. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  52. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  53. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  54. Left out as Chem Campbell was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Chem Campbell was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  55. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  56. Left out as Phoenix Patterson was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Phoenix Patterson 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.

  57. Worried by competition from a new signing Malik Mothersille

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

  58. Named Player of the Match

  59. The home crowd chanted his name after his player-of-the-match display

    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.

  60. Praised by the manager after a player-of-the-match display

    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
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  61. Made a decisive contribution in a tight match

  62. 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.

  63. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  64. He has started to want: A settled future

    Mind

  65. Frustrated by another early substitution

    Moderate
    Cause
    He was substituted while playing well. (min 67 — rating 7.0)
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  66. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  67. He has started to want: His place back

    Mind

  68. He has come to believe: The supporters adored him — Stevenage

    Mind

  69. Ended a long scoring drought

  70. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  71. Left out as Phoenix Patterson was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Phoenix Patterson was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  72. Worried by competition from a new signing Matheus França

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  73. 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.

  74. Supporters backed him after his goal contribution helped secure the win

    Moderate
    Cause
    His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.

  75. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  76. Worried by competition from a new signing Zeki Amdouni

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  77. He got what he wanted: His place back

    Mind

  78. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  79. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  80. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  81. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  82. Praised by the manager for his attitude

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his attitude.

  83. Left out as Ben Broggio was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Ben Broggio was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  84. Frustrated by another early substitution

    Moderate
    Cause
    He was substituted while playing well. (min 45 — rating 7.0)
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  85. Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result

  86. Named in the Team of the Month

    Moderate
    Cause
    His month of performances earned a place in the league's monthly XI.

  87. Core player

    Decision
    Movement
    Development pathway updated
    Who
    Board

  88. Selected for the Team of the Week member

  89. Ended a long scoring drought

  90. Scored his first goal for the club

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

  91. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  92. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  93. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  94. Selected for the Team of the Week member

  95. He has started to want: To end the drought

    Mind

  96. Left out as Chem Campbell was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Chem Campbell was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  97. Encouraged by the manager after his decisive contribution

    Minor
    Cause
    He made the moment that decided the match. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  98. Made a decisive contribution in a tight match

  99. 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.

  100. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  101. Left out as Chem Campbell was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Chem Campbell was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  102. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  103. Named team captain

    Moderate
    Cause
    The manager and senior staff settled on him to lead the squad.

  104. Eyeing a future in coaching

    Minor
    Cause
    He is deep into the late stage of his career.; He has worn the captain's armband.

  105. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  106. Established as a regular starter

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

  107. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $475.0K/y

  108. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $475.0K/y

  109. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $286.0K/y
    Who
    Roberts Steven

  110. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $286.0K/y