Ben Close

Defensive Midfielder - Doncaster Rovers
13 Sep 2026
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Events

13
Severity
Mood

  1. Worried by competition from a new signing James Bree

    Moderate
    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.

  2. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  3. Criticised for losing tactical discipline

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drifted from the tactical instruction the manager had drilled in pre-match. His match rating of 6.3 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  4. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  5. Worried by competition from a new signing Dan Potts

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

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

    Mind

  7. He has started to want: Someone to lean on

    Mind

  8. Signed a new contract

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

  9. Signed a new contract

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

  10. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $264.2K/y

  11. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $264.2K/y

  12. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $171.6K/y
    Who
    Simmons Adam

  13. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $171.6K/y