Ben Folami

Attacking Midfielder (L) - Adelaide United
20 Jan 2027
Wednesday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 2 Transfers 1 Relations Events 61 Awards Matches History

Events

61

  1. Worried by competition from a new signing Liam Gillion

    Moderate
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  2. Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Melbourne City

    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. He remains focused on the current job.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  3. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  4. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  5. Promised playing time by manager

  6. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  7. Promised playing time by manager

  8. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  9. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  10. Promised playing time by manager

  11. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Player requested to leave
    Who
    Kennedy Caleb

  12. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  13. Promised playing time by manager

  14. Left out as Craig Goodwin was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Craig Goodwin 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.

  15. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  16. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  17. Promised playing time by manager

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

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  19. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  20. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  21. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  22. Promised playing time by manager

  23. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  24. Promised playing time by manager

  25. Manager trust is growing

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

  26. Left out as Craig Goodwin was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Craig Goodwin 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.

  27. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  28. Promised playing time by manager

  29. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  30. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  31. Promised playing time by manager

  32. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  33. Promised playing time by manager

  34. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  35. Promised playing time by manager

  36. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  37. Promised playing time by manager

  38. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  39. Promised playing time by manager

  40. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

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

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  42. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  43. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  44. Promised playing time by manager

  45. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Minor
    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.

  46. Stayed on the bench while Craig Goodwin took the slot

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Craig Goodwin 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. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  48. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  49. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  50. Left out as Craig Goodwin was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Craig Goodwin 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.

  51. Left out as Craig Goodwin was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Craig Goodwin 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.

  52. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  53. Left out as Craig Goodwin was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Craig Goodwin 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.

  54. Returned to full training after injury

    Minor
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.

  55. Squad status changed

  56. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    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.

  57. Signed a new contract

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

  58. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  59. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  60. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $642.8K/y

  61. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $642.8K/y