David Kasumu

Defensive Midfielder - Wolverhampton
11 Mar 2029
Sunday
Process

Events

138
Severity
Mood
  1. Clashed with Temple Ojinnaka over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  2. 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
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  3. His club is fighting to avoid relegation

    Serious
    Cause
    The points gap to safety, with matches running out, is the issue.
  4. Praised by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  5. 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.
  6. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  7. Praised by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  8. Manager trust is growing

    Moderate
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
  9. Clashed with Temple Ojinnaka over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  10. Window closed with no move

  11. Head coach left the club

  12. Energised by the new manager's arrival

  13. Praised by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  14. Loan withdrawn

    Decision
    Cause
    No club took him on loan before the window closed
    Who
    Board
  15. Being reassessed

    Decision
    Movement
    Development pathway updated
    Who
    Board
  16. To be loaned out

    Decision
    Movement
    Development pathway updated
    Who
    Board
  17. Praised by the manager

    Minor
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  18. Clashed with Temple Ojinnaka over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  19. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  20. 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.
  21. Praised by the manager

    Minor
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  22. Fighting to save the manager's job

  23. Asked the club to find him a new team

    Minor
    Cause
    Ongoing dressing-room dynamics drove this.
  24. Praised by the manager

    Minor
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  25. Praised by the manager

    Minor
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  26. Encouraged by the squad investment

    Serious
    Cause
    A meaningful signing arrived this window. His high ambition amplifies how he reads the direction.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  27. To be loaned out

    Decision
    Movement
    Development pathway updated
    Who
    Board
  28. Moving on

    Decision
    Movement
    Development pathway updated
    Who
    Board
  29. Clashed with Temple Ojinnaka over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  30. Praised by the manager

    Minor
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  31. Praised by the manager

    Minor
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  32. Criticised for losing tactical discipline

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drifted from the tactical instruction the manager had drilled in pre-match. His match rating of 6.3 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  33. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His determination converted the message into motivation.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  34. Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result

  35. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His determination converted the message into motivation.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  36. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  37. Clashed with Temple Ojinnaka over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  38. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  39. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His determination converted the message into motivation.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  40. Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result

  41. Manager trust is growing

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

    Minor
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  43. Clashed with Temple Ojinnaka over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  44. Praised by the manager

    Minor
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  45. Praised by the manager

    Minor
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  46. He has said it out loud: Out, anywhere

    Mind
  47. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  48. Praised by the manager

    Minor
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  49. Manager broke a promise

    Serious
    Cause
    Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.
  50. Praised by the manager

    Minor
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  51. Praised by the manager

    Minor
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  52. Praised by the manager

    Minor
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  53. Clashed with Temple Ojinnaka over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  54. Made a decisive contribution in a tight match

  55. Supporters lifted him after a decisive contribution

    Moderate
    Cause
    He made the moment that decided the match. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
  56. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His determination converted the message into motivation.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  57. 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.
  58. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  59. He has made a formal demand: First-team football

    Mind
  60. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  61. Promised playing time by manager

  62. Clashed with Temple Ojinnaka over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  63. He has said it out loud: First-team football

    Mind
  64. Repeated transfer talk is becoming a distraction

    Minor
    Cause
    Stage: loose rumour. The national press has carried the story. The link is speculative for now. The same rumour keeps coming back. The talk has begun to distract him.
    Outlook
    Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.
  65. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  66. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  67. He has started to want: Out, anywhere

    Mind
  68. Clashed with Temple Ojinnaka over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  69. He has come to believe: His word is worth nothing

    Mind
  70. To be loaned out

    Decision
    Movement
    Development pathway updated
    Who
    Board
  71. Repeated transfer talk is becoming a distraction

    Minor
    Cause
    Stage: loose rumour. The national press has carried the story. The link is speculative for now. The same rumour keeps coming back. The talk has begun to distract him.
    Outlook
    Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.
  72. Interest from Cheltenham Town has turned his head

    Serious
    Cause
    Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. It would offer an escape from his current situation. Starts would likely be easier to come by. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. Playing time would likely improve.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  73. Returning loanee is competing for his place Danny Imray

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  74. Praised by the manager

    Minor
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  75. Loan withdrawn

    Decision
    Cause
    No club took him on loan before the window closed
    Who
    Board
  76. Being reassessed

    Decision
    Movement
    Development pathway updated
    Who
    Board
  77. Clashed with Temple Ojinnaka over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  78. Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Crawley Town

    Moderate
    Cause
    Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. It would offer an escape from his current situation. A bid has already been rejected. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. Playing time would likely improve.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  79. Talks with Port Vale now look imminent

    Moderate
    Cause
    Stage: negotiations are opening. Briefings from the interested club leaked. It would offer an escape from his current situation. Starts would likely be easier to come by. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. Playing time would likely improve.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  80. Has agreed personal terms with Northampton Town — only the medical to go

    Serious
    Cause
    Stage: personal terms agreed. Briefings from the interested club leaked. It would offer an escape from his current situation. Starts would likely be easier to come by. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. Playing time would likely improve.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  81. Manager broke a promise

    Serious
    Cause
    Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.
  82. Interest from Crawley Town has turned his head

    Serious
    Cause
    Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. It would offer an escape from his current situation. Starts would likely be easier to come by. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. Playing time would likely improve.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  83. Worried by competition from a new signing Tomoki Iwata

    Moderate
    Cause
    The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  84. He raised his sights: reaching the top

    Career
  85. Repeated transfer talk is becoming a distraction

    Minor
    Cause
    Stage: loose rumour. The national press has carried the story. The link is speculative for now. The same rumour keeps coming back. The talk has begun to distract him.
    Outlook
    Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.
  86. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  87. Clashed with Temple Ojinnaka over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  88. Returning loanee is competing for his place Ruben Loftus-Cheek

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  89. Worried by competition from a new signing Danny Imray

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  90. Interest from Burton Albion has turned his head

    Serious
    Cause
    Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. It would offer an escape from his current situation. Starts would likely be easier to come by. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. Playing time would likely improve.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  91. Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Burton Albion

    Moderate
    Cause
    Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. It would offer an escape from his current situation. A bid has already been rejected. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. Playing time would likely improve.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  92. Clashed with Temple Ojinnaka over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  93. Worried by competition from a new signing Jamie McDonnell

    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.
  94. Repeated transfer talk is becoming a distraction

    Minor
    Cause
    Stage: loose rumour. The national press has carried the story. The link is speculative for now. The same rumour keeps coming back. The talk has begun to distract him.
    Outlook
    Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.
  95. Has agreed personal terms with AFC Wimbledon — only the medical to go

    Serious
    Cause
    Stage: personal terms agreed. Briefings from the interested club leaked. It would offer an escape from his current situation. Starts would likely be easier to come by. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. Playing time would likely improve.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  96. 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.
  97. Loan listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Blocked by better players in same position
    Who
    Henderson Charles
  98. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind
  99. Interest from AFC Wimbledon has turned his head

    Moderate
    Cause
    Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. It would offer an escape from his current situation. Starts would likely be easier to come by. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. Playing time would likely improve.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  100. Worried by competition from a new signing Jay McGrath

    Moderate
    Cause
    The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal. A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  101. Worried by competition from a new signing Benjamin White

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  102. Encouraged by the squad investment

    Serious
    Cause
    A meaningful signing arrived this window. His high ambition amplifies how he reads the direction.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  103. Praised by the manager

    Minor
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  104. Talks with AFC Wimbledon now look imminent

    Minor
    Cause
    Stage: negotiations are opening. Briefings from the interested club leaked. It would offer an escape from his current situation. Starts would likely be easier to come by. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. Playing time would likely improve.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  105. Worried by competition from a new signing Ruben Loftus-Cheek

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  106. Clashed with Temple Ojinnaka over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  107. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  108. Worried by competition from a new signing Darko Gyabi

    Moderate
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  109. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  110. Marshall Munetsi, a close friend, was sold by the club

    Serious
    Cause
    Losing a close friend at the club is still felt. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  111. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  112. Promised playing time by manager

  113. Clashed with Temple Ojinnaka over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  114. 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.
  115. He has come to believe: He won everything here — Wolverhampton

    Mind
  116. His first major honour, with Wolverhampton

    Career
  117. He has let it go: The manager’s trust

    Mind
  118. He has made a formal demand: Permission to leave if the offer is right

    Mind
  119. To be loaned out

    Decision
    Movement
    Development pathway updated
    Who
    Board
  120. He has come to believe: He never rated him

    Mind
  121. Loan withdrawn

    Decision
    Cause
    No club took him on loan before the window closed
    Who
    Board
  122. Being reassessed

    Decision
    Movement
    Development pathway updated
    Who
    Board
  123. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind
  124. He has let it go: The manager’s trust

    Mind
  125. To be loaned out

    Decision
    Movement
    Development pathway updated
    Who
    Board
  126. He raised his sights: reaching the top

    Career
  127. A real step up: Wolverhampton, in Premier League

    Career
  128. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Player requested to leave
    Who
    Brown Stephen
  129. Permanent transfer

    Decision
    Movement
    Huddersfield Town → Wolverhampton · 450.0K
  130. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Player requested to leave
    Who
    Brown Stephen
  131. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.2M/y
  132. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.2M/y
  133. Pre-contract agreed

    Decision
    Movement
    → Leicester City
  134. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.2M/y
  135. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.2M/y
  136. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $815.1K/y
  137. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $815.1K/y
    Who
    Brown Stephen
  138. He set his heart on reaching the top

    Career