Ben Whiteman

Defensive Midfielder - Preston
14 Oct 2026
Wednesday
Process
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Events

44

  1. 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.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  2. Left out as Emirhan İlkhan was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Emirhan İlkhan 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.

  3. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    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.

  4. 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.

  5. Dropped to the bench as Emirhan İlkhan was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Emirhan İlkhan 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.

  6. Manager trust is growing

    Moderate
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  7. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Thierry Small 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.

  8. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  9. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  10. Personality clash with Alfie Devine

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  11. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  12. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  13. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  14. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  15. Promised playing time by manager

  16. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  17. Promised playing time by manager

  18. Squad status changed

  19. Stripped of the captain's armband

    Moderate
    Cause
    Recent events meant the staff felt the armband had to change hands.

  20. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  21. Promised playing time by manager

  22. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  23. Promised playing time by manager

  24. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  25. Promised playing time by manager

  26. Worried by competition from a new signing Patrick Dorgu

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  27. Worried by competition from a new signing Luke Mbete

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

  28. Dropped to the bench as Emirhan İlkhan was preferred

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

  29. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  30. Promised playing time by manager

  31. Left out as Ali McCann was preferred

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

  32. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  33. Promised playing time by manager

  34. Worried by competition from a new signing Emirhan İlkhan

    Moderate
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  35. Left out as Ali McCann was preferred

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

  36. Worried by competition from a new signing Rhys Williams

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

  37. 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.

  38. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.6M/y

  39. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.6M/y
    Who
    Collins Christopher

  40. Named team captain

    Serious
    Cause
    The manager and senior staff settled on him to lead the squad.

  41. Anxious about his expiring contract

  42. Personality clash with Alfie Devine

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  43. Signed a new contract

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

  44. Worried by competition from a new signing Ryan Fredericks

    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.