Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Plymouth Argyle
Moderate
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. It would be a lateral move. A bid has already been rejected. The talk has begun to distract him.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Worried by competition from a new signing Aaron Ramsey
Moderate
Cause
The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
He has come to believe: He never rated him — David Grant
Mind
Worried by competition from a new signing Jocelin Ta Bi
Moderate
Cause
A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Worried by competition from a new signing Amani Richards
Moderate
Cause
A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Selected in the Team of the Season
Moderate
Cause
Selectors locked him into the league's best XI for the campaign.
Rotated out for this match
Minor
Cause
The current formation has no natural role for him.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Scouts from Wolverhampton have been watching him again
Minor
Cause
Stage: scout sighting. It surfaced through repeated scout attendance. The move would be a clear step up. The destination league is bigger. The link has him visibly excited. It would be a clear sporting upgrade.
Outlook
Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.
Supporters reacted to the transfer rumour
Minor
Cause
Sections of the support disagree about his role.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Named Player of the Match
The home crowd responded to his player-of-the-match performance
Moderate
Cause
His player-of-the-match display made him the obvious choice for praise. Being named player of the match gave the moment its weight.
Outlook
Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
Media narrative around him has shifted
Minor
Cause
Pundit and press tone has flipped after recent results.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Praised by the manager after a goal contribution
Minor
Cause
His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Criticised in a full-time post-mortem
Minor
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Rotated out for this match
Minor
Cause
The current formation has no natural role for him.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.