Ben Close

Defensive Midfielder - Doncaster Rovers
29 Sep 2026
Tuesday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News Transfers Relations Events 19 Awards Matches History

Events

19

  1. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  2. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  3. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  4. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  5. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  6. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  7. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  8. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  9. Worried by competition from a new signing Liam Grimshaw

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

  10. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  11. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

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

    Mind

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

    Mind

  14. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $275.8K/y

  15. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $275.8K/y

  16. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $146.4K/y
    Who
    Phillips Luke

  17. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $146.4K/y

  18. Signed a new contract

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

  19. Signed a new contract

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