Sam Dalby

Striker - Bolton Wanderers
16 Jan 2027
Saturday
Process
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Events

102

  1. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    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.

  2. Personality clash with Luke Berry

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  3. Personality clash with Corey Blackett-Taylor

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  4. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  5. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  6. Personality clash with Josh Sheehan

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  7. Personality clash with Akin Famewo

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  8. Manager broke a promise

    Serious
    Cause
    Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.

  9. Personality clash with Eoin Toal

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  10. Personality clash with Jack Bonham

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  11. Personality clash with John McAtee

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  12. Personality clash with Lewis Temple

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  13. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  14. Promised playing time by manager

  15. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  16. Promised playing time by manager

  17. Left out as Johnny Kenny was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Johnny Kenny 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.

  18. Personality clash with Rúben Rodrigues

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  19. Personality clash with Rob Apter

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  20. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  21. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  22. Left out as Johnny Kenny was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Johnny Kenny 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.

  23. Personality clash with Luke Berry

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  24. Personality clash with Corey Blackett-Taylor

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  25. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  26. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  27. Promised playing time by manager

  28. Left out as Johnny Kenny was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Johnny Kenny 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.

  29. Personality clash with Josh Sheehan

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  30. Personality clash with Akin Famewo

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  31. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  32. Promised playing time by manager

  33. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  34. Promised playing time by manager

  35. Left out as Johnny Kenny was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Johnny Kenny 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.

  36. Personality clash with Eoin Toal

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  37. Personality clash with Jack Bonham

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  38. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  39. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  40. Promised playing time by manager

  41. Left out as Johnny Kenny was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Johnny Kenny 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.

  42. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  43. Squad status changed

  44. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  45. Promised playing time by manager

  46. Left out as Johnny Kenny was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Johnny Kenny 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.

  47. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  48. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  49. Promised playing time by manager

  50. Manager trust is growing

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

  51. Left out as Johnny Kenny was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Johnny Kenny 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. Personality clash with John McAtee

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  53. Personality clash with Lewis Temple

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  54. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  55. Promised playing time by manager

  56. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  57. Promised playing time by manager

  58. Left out as Johnny Kenny was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Johnny Kenny 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.

  59. Personality clash with Rúben Rodrigues

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  60. Personality clash with Rob Apter

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  61. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  62. Promised playing time by manager

  63. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  64. Promised playing time by manager

  65. Personality clash with Luke Berry

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  66. Personality clash with Corey Blackett-Taylor

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  67. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  68. Promised playing time by manager

  69. Left out as Johnny Kenny was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Johnny Kenny 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.

  70. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  71. Promised playing time by manager

  72. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  73. Promised playing time by manager

  74. Left out as Johnny Kenny was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Johnny Kenny was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  75. Personality clash with Josh Sheehan

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  76. Personality clash with Akin Famewo

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  77. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  78. Promised playing time by manager

  79. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Marc Nierga 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.

  80. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  81. 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.

  82. Personality clash with Eoin Toal

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  83. Personality clash with Jack Bonham

    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
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  84. Left out as Johnny Kenny was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Johnny Kenny was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  85. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  86. Promised playing time by manager

  87. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  88. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  89. Promised playing time by manager

  90. Left out as Johnny Kenny was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Johnny Kenny was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  91. Personality clash with John McAtee

    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.

  92. Personality clash with Lewis Temple

    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.

  93. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  94. Promised playing time by manager

  95. Away supporters were hostile

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drew sustained jeers from the away end.

  96. Personality clash with Rúben Rodrigues

    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.

  97. Personality clash with Rob Apter

    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.

  98. 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 6.2 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  99. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  100. Personality clash with Corey Blackett-Taylor

    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.

  101. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.8M/y

  102. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.8M/y