Matt Doherty

Right Back - Sheffield United
18 Aug 2026
Tuesday
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Overview Personal Contract News 2 Transfers Relations Events 14 Awards Matches History

Events

14

  1. Clashed with Sydie Peck 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. Worried by competition from a new signing Louis Page

    Moderate
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  3. 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.

  4. Returned to full training after injury

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

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

    Mind

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

    Mind

  7. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $3.0M/y

  8. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $3.0M/y

  9. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $3.0M/y
    Who
    Mitchell Steven

  10. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $3.0M/y

  11. Eyeing a future in coaching

    Minor
    Cause
    He is deep into the late stage of his career.; He has become a dressing-room leader.

  12. Clashed with Sydie Peck 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.

  13. Signed a new contract

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

  14. Contract offer arrived

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