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.
Praised by the manager
Major
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Moderate
Cause
His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Middlesbrough
Moderate
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. The link is speculative for now. A bid has already been rejected. He is irritated by the constant speculation.
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.
Window closed with no move
Reassured by a calm full-time message
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.
Manager kept a promise
Moderate
Cause
The discussion was a follow-up on a previous promise.
Asked the club to find him a new team
Minor
Cause
Ongoing dressing-room dynamics drove this.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Birmingham
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.