Matthew Ellul

Central Defender - Hibernians
27 Sep 2026
Sunday
Process

Events

12
  1. Clashed with Dexter Xuereb 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. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.
  3. Clashed with Dexter Xuereb 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. Worried by competition from a new signing René Zia

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  5. Clashed with Dexter Xuereb 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.
  6. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.
  7. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
  8. Turned down the offered deal

    Serious
    Cause
    He turned down the club's offer. The wage was below his expectations.
  9. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $34.7K/y
  10. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $34.7K/y
  11. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $37.2K/y
    Who
    Cauchi Neville
  12. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $37.2K/y