Paul Smyth

Attacking Midfielder (R) - Queens Park Rangers
31 Aug 2026
Monday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 1 Transfers Relations Events 22 Awards Matches History

Events

22
Severity
Mood

  1. Left out of the matchday squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  2. Left out of the matchday squad

    Minor
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  3. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  4. Left out of the matchday squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  5. Frustrated by his tactical role

    Serious
    Cause
    A change in shape has shifted what is being asked of him.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  6. Praised by the manager for his attitude

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his attitude.

  7. He has started to want: His place back

    Mind

  8. Left out of the matchday squad

    Minor
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  9. He has started to want: To be paid what he is worth

    Mind

  10. Personality clash with Richard Koné

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  11. Signed a new contract

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

  12. Turned down the offered deal

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

  13. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  14. He has started to want: A bigger club

    Mind

  15. He has started to want: A place in the national squad

    Mind

  16. He has started to want: A new challenge

    Mind

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

    Mind

  18. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $1.2M/y

  19. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $1.2M/y

  20. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.1M/y
    Who
    Hamilton Alexander

  21. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.1M/y

  22. He set his heart on reaching the top

    Career