Joe Garner

Striker - Oldham Athletic
30 Sep 2026
Wednesday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News Transfers Relations Events 25 Awards Matches History

Events

25

  1. He has said it out loud: A settled future

    Mind

  2. Left out as Mike Fondop was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Mike Fondop 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Left out as Mike Fondop was preferred

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

  6. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  7. Left out as Mike Fondop was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Mike Fondop 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.

  8. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  9. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  10. Weighing up retirement

    Minor
    Cause
    He is deep into the late stage of his career.; His playing role has shrunk sharply.

  11. Left out as Mike Fondop was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Mike Fondop 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.

  12. He has started to want: His place back

    Mind

  13. Left out as Kian Harratt was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Kian Harratt was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  14. Left out as Kian Harratt was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Kian Harratt 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. Left out as Kian Harratt was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Kian Harratt was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  16. He has started to want: To finish on his own terms

    Mind

  17. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind

  18. He has started to want: A settled future

    Mind

  19. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $136.5K/y

  20. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $136.5K/y

  21. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $136.5K/y
    Who
    Walker Jason

  22. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $136.5K/y

  23. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.

  24. Signed a new contract

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

  25. Contract offer arrived

    Minor
    Cause
    The terms are still being weighed against his expectations.