Ben Whiteman

Defensive Midfielder - Preston
20 Oct 2026
Tuesday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 3 Transfers Relations Events 61 Awards Matches History

Events

61

  1. Dropped to the bench as Ali McCann was preferred

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

  2. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  3. Promised playing time by manager

  4. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  5. Dropped to the bench as Alfie Devine was preferred

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

  6. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  7. Promised playing time by manager

  8. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  9. Promised playing time by manager

  10. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  11. Promised playing time by manager

  12. Left out as Andrew Moran was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Andrew Moran was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
    Cause
    He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  13. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  14. Promised playing time by manager

  15. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  16. Promised playing time by manager

  17. Left out as Ali McCann was preferred

    Moderate
    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.

  18. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  19. Promised playing time by manager

  20. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  21. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Robbie Brady 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.

  22. Stung by a half-time roasting

    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
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  23. 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.

  24. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  25. Promised playing time by manager

  26. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  27. Promised playing time by manager

  28. Manager trust is growing

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

  29. 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.

  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. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  32. Promised playing time by manager

  33. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  34. Promised playing time by manager

  35. Squad status changed

  36. Stripped of the captain's armband

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

  37. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  38. Promised playing time by manager

  39. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  40. Promised playing time by manager

  41. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  42. Promised playing time by manager

  43. Dropped to the bench as Ali McCann was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Ali McCann was preferred — longer time settled at the club.
    Cause
    Still inside the settling-in window after his recent move.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  44. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  45. Promised playing time by manager

  46. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  47. Promised playing time by manager

  48. Left out as Andrew Moran was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Andrew Moran was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
    Cause
    He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  49. Worried by competition from a new signing Geoffrey Kondogbia

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

  50. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  51. Promised playing time by manager

  52. Worried by competition from a new signing Reece Welch

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

  53. Dropped to the bench as Ali McCann was preferred

    Moderate
    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.

  54. Worried by competition from a new signing Luis Hernández

    Moderate
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  55. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Minor
    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.

  56. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.4M/y

  57. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.4M/y
    Who
    Johnson Jason

  58. Named team captain

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

  59. Anxious about his expiring contract

  60. 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.

  61. Signed a new contract

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