Ben Whiteman

Defensive Midfielder - Preston
17 Aug 2026
Monday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 1 Transfers Relations Events 9 Awards Matches History

Events

9

  1. Left out as Ali McCann was preferred

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

  2. 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.

  3. Worried by competition from a new signing George Pratt

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

  4. Named team captain

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

  5. Anxious about his expiring contract

  6. 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.

  7. Signed a new contract

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

  8. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.4M/y

  9. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.4M/y
    Who
    Robinson Peter