David Kasumu

Defensive Midfielder - Huddersfield Town
21 Dec 2026
Monday
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Events

74

  1. Manager trust is eroding

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  2. Clashed with Josh Feeney 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.

  3. Clashed with Serginho 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.

  4. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  5. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  6. Clashed with Lynden Gooch 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.

  7. Squad status changed

  8. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  9. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  10. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  11. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  12. Clashed with Josh Feeney 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.

  13. Clashed with Serginho 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.

  14. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  15. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  16. Left out as Marcus McGuane was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Marcus McGuane was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  17. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  18. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  19. Clashed with Lynden Gooch 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.

  20. Left out as Marcus McGuane was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Marcus McGuane was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  21. Clashed with Josh Feeney 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.

  22. Clashed with Serginho 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.

  23. Left out as Cameron Humphreys was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Cameron Humphreys was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  24. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  25. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  26. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  27. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  28. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  29. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  30. Clashed with Lynden Gooch 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.

  31. Left out as Marcus McGuane was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Marcus McGuane was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  32. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  33. Manager trust is eroding

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  34. Clashed with Josh Feeney 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.

  35. Left out as Marcus McGuane was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Marcus McGuane was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  36. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  37. Clashed with Serginho 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. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  39. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  40. Left out as Marcus McGuane was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Marcus McGuane 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.

  41. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  42. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  43. Clashed with Lynden Gooch 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. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  45. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  46. Clashed with Josh Feeney 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.

  47. Clashed with Serginho 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.

  48. Left out as Marcus McGuane was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Marcus McGuane was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  49. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  50. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Ryan Ledson 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.

  51. Left out as Marcus McGuane was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Marcus McGuane was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  52. Clashed with Lynden Gooch 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.

  53. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  54. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  55. Worried by competition from a new signing Noël Atom

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

  56. Squad status changed

  57. Worried by competition from a new signing Serginho

    Moderate
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  58. Left out as Marcus McGuane was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Marcus McGuane 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.

  59. Left out as Cameron Humphreys was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Cameron Humphreys was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  60. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Minor
    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.

  61. Warned about his body language

    Moderate
    Cause
    The issue was less about ability and more about his reaction when things went wrong. His match rating of 6.3 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  62. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  63. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  64. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  65. Left out as Matías Ballini was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Matías Ballini was preferred — lower injury-risk profile.
    Cause
    The manager protected him after a heavy workload.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  66. Clashed with Lynden Gooch 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.

  67. Worried by competition from a new signing Matías Ballini

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

  68. Worried by competition from a new signing Dan Potts

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

  69. Anxious about his expiring contract

  70. Personality clash with Ryan Ledson

    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.

  71. Signed a new contract

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

  72. 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.

  73. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $988.0K/y

  74. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $988.0K/y
    Who
    Bell Jason