Michael Smith

Striker - Preston North End
22 Aug 2026
Saturday
Process

Events

4
  1. Built a stronger partnership with Daniel Jebbison

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Their reading of training standards diverged.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  2. Weighing up retirement

    Minor
    Cause
    He is deep into the late stage of his career.; His playing role has shrunk sharply.
  3. Turned down the offered deal

    Serious
    Cause
    He turned down the club's offer. The wage was below his expectations.
  4. 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.