Michael Kelly

Goalkeeper - Accrington Stanley
28 Sep 2026
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Events

24

  1. Away supporters were hostile

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drew sustained jeers from the away end.

  2. Stung by a half-time roasting

    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
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  3. Dropped to the bench as Callan McKenna was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Callan McKenna was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  4. 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.

  5. Established as a regular starter

    Serious
    Cause
    Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.

  6. Criticised over his pressing work

    Moderate
    Cause
    The criticism focused on missed pressing triggers and slow recovery runs. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  7. 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.

  8. Glenn McConnell, a compatriot, joined the squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    Shared nationality and language helped this take root. Sharing a nationality opened the door for the bond.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.

  9. Worried by competition from a new signing Callan McKenna

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

  10. Squad status changed

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. Criticised over his pressing work

    Moderate
    Cause
    The criticism focused on missed pressing triggers and slow recovery runs. His match rating of 5.9 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  14. Away supporters were hostile

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drew sustained jeers from the away end.

  15. 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.

  16. Signed a new contract

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

  17. Signed a new contract

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

  18. He has started to want: A bigger club

    Mind

  19. He has started to want: His place back

    Mind

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

    Mind

  21. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $270.9K/y

  22. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $270.9K/y

  23. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $171.6K/y
    Who
    Simmons Christopher

  24. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $171.6K/y