Michael Smith

Striker - Retired
27 Aug 2028
Sunday
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Overview Personal Contract News 35 Transfers Relations Events 116 Awards Matches History

Events

116
Severity
Mood

  1. Has announced his retirement

    Minor
    Cause
    A shrinking role pushed him toward calling it a day.; He is deep into the late stage of his career.; His playing role has shrunk sharply.

  2. 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.

  3. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  4. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  5. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    A low-importance fixture meant managed minutes.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  6. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Harry Ibbitson was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A low-importance fixture meant managed minutes.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  7. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Harry Ibbitson 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.

  8. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  9. Made a decisive contribution in a tight match

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo 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.

  14. 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.

  15. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo 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.

  16. Built a stronger partnership with Victor Adeboyejo

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Previous friction meant this was not treated as a one-off.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  17. 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.

  18. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  19. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  20. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo 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.

  21. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  22. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo 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.

  23. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo 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.

  24. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo 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.

  25. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo 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.

  26. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo 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.

  27. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  28. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo 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.

  29. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo 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.

  30. 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.

  31. Weighing up retirement

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

  32. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo 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.

  33. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  34. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo 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.

  35. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  36. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  37. 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.

  38. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo 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.

  39. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  40. Built a stronger partnership with Victor Adeboyejo

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Previous friction meant this was not treated as a one-off.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  41. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  42. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo 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.

  43. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo 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.

  44. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo 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.

  45. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo 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.

  46. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  47. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo 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.

  48. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  49. Worried by competition from a new signing Harry Ibbitson

    Moderate
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  50. 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.

  51. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  52. Squad status changed

  53. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo 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.

  54. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  55. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  56. 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.

  57. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  58. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  59. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  60. Dropped to the bench as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  61. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  62. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  63. 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.

  64. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  65. Built a stronger partnership with Victor Adeboyejo

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Previous friction meant this was not treated as a one-off.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  66. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

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

  67. He has come to believe: The two of them clashed

    Mind

  68. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo 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.

  69. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    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.

  70. 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.

  71. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  72. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo 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.

  73. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  74. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  75. Criticised for losing tactical discipline

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drifted from the tactical instruction the manager had drilled in pre-match.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  76. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  77. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  78. Built a stronger partnership with Victor Adeboyejo

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Previous friction meant this was not treated as a one-off.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  79. Signed a new contract

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

  80. 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.

  81. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo 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.

  82. Changed the match from the bench

    Moderate
    Cause
    He came on with the team chasing a result and produced the moment that swung the game.

  83. 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.

  84. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His determination converted the message into motivation.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  85. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Max Dickov 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.

  86. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His determination converted the message into motivation.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  87. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  88. Squad status changed

  89. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  90. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  91. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  92. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  93. He has made a formal demand: To finish on his own terms

    Mind

  94. 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.

  95. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  96. Left out as Victor Adeboyejo was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Victor Adeboyejo was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  97. Built a stronger partnership with Victor Adeboyejo

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Previous friction meant this was not treated as a one-off.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  98. He has come to believe: The club stood by him — Mansfield Town

    Mind

  99. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $681.1K/y

  100. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $681.1K/y
    Who
    Wright Simon

  101. Starter

    Decision
    Movement
    Development pathway updated
    Who
    Board

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

    Mind

  103. Built a stronger partnership with Victor Adeboyejo

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Previous friction meant this was not treated as a one-off.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  104. He has come to believe: A close friend — Victor Adeboyejo

    Mind

  105. He has let it go: Someone to lean on

    Mind

  106. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $648.6K/y

  107. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $648.6K/y
    Who
    Wright Simon

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

    Mind

  109. He has started to want: A settled future

    Mind

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

    Mind

  111. He has come to believe: The supporters adored him — Mansfield Town

    Mind

  112. He has come to believe: He backed him when nobody else did

    Mind

  113. He has come to believe: Injuries have defined his career

    Mind

  114. Core player

    Decision
    Movement
    Development pathway updated
    Who
    Board

  115. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $572.0K/y

  116. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $572.0K/y
    Who
    Wright Simon