Jonny Smith

Left Midfielder - Wigan Athletic
29 Sep 2026
Tuesday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 2 Transfers Relations Events 30 Awards Matches History

Events

30

  1. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  2. Stayed on the bench while Caylan Vickers took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Caylan Vickers was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  3. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  4. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  5. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  6. Frustrated by another early substitution

    Moderate
    Cause
    He was substituted while playing well. (min 70 — rating 7.1)
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  7. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Stayed on the bench while Joseph Hungbo took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Joseph Hungbo was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  11. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  12. Promised playing time by manager

  13. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  14. He has started to want: His place back

    Mind

  15. He has said it out loud: To be paid what he is worth

    Mind

  16. Stayed on the bench while Joseph Hungbo took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Joseph Hungbo was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  17. 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.

  18. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  19. Left out as Joseph Hungbo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Joseph Hungbo was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  20. He has started to want: To be paid what he is worth

    Mind

  21. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  22. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  23. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

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

    Mind

  25. He has started to want: A settled future

    Mind

  26. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $314.6K/y

  27. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $314.6K/y
    Who
    Foster Matthew

  28. Anxious about his expiring contract

  29. Turned down the offered deal

    Serious
    Cause
    He turned down the club's offer. The wage was below his expectations.

  30. 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.