Michael Jacobs

Left Midfielder - Northampton Town
30 Sep 2026
Wednesday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News Transfers Relations Events 41 Awards Matches History

Events

41

  1. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  2. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  3. Promised playing time by manager

  4. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  5. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Marley Wilson 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.

  6. Left out as Taylor Richards was preferred

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

  7. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  8. Promised playing time by manager

  9. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  10. Promised playing time by manager

  11. 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.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  12. Lifted by a passionate half-time team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  13. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  14. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  15. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  16. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  17. Promised playing time by manager

  18. He has come to believe: He never rated him

    Mind

  19. Squad status changed

  20. Left out as Taylor Richards was preferred

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

  21. Worried by competition from a new signing Max Howells

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

  22. Left out as Cundo was preferred

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

  23. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  24. Promised playing time by manager

  25. Worried by competition from a new signing Marley Wilson

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

  26. Worried by competition from a new signing Billy Blacker

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

  27. Worried by competition from a new signing Cundo

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

  28. Left out as Taylor Richards was preferred

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

  29. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  30. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  31. Worried by competition from a new signing Adam Phillips

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

  32. Worried by competition from a new signing Armando Shashoua

    Serious
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. The new arrival has visibly higher ability.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  33. Worried by competition from a new signing Taylor Richards

    Serious
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. The new arrival has visibly higher ability.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  34. He has started to want: To finish on his own terms

    Mind

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

    Mind

  36. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $254.2K/y

  37. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $254.2K/y

  38. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $296.4K/y
    Who
    Young Paul

  39. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $296.4K/y

  40. Signed a new contract

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

  41. Turned down the offered deal

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