Season Review · April 24, 2026
Critical campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 17 proved to be an incredibly challenging chapter for St Justow, as they navigated the depths of Division 4 in League 1. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 2 wins against 20 losses, and failing to secure a single draw throughout the campaign. The defensive frailties were glaring, with a staggering goal difference of -93, highlighting the team's ongoing struggles at the back. Despite the hardships, the season offered valuable lessons and an opportunity for reflection and growth.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
6
Record
2-0-20
GD
-93
Gary "Nano" Pettit-Thompson IV
Lead Football Journalist
The Match & Season Desk
Data-first, narrative-second. If it happened on the pitch, Gary filed it.
A Columns Desk filing — visual season centre first, then the full notebook.
Season Centre
The campaign in pictures — before the filing.
Position
12th
Points
6
Win Rate
9%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Abdallah Mohamed
CM
0 contributions
Top scorer
Abdallah Mohamed
CM
0 goals
Top assists
Abdallah Mohamed
CM
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 6
- P13
- Scoring
- 12
- P21
- Defence
- 105
- P4
- Goal difference
- -93
- P4
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
2-0-20
Wins
2
9%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
20
91%
Attack · Defence
-93 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
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Gary Nano
Season 17 proved to be an incredibly challenging chapter for St Justow, as they navigated the depths of Division 4 in League 1. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 2 wins against 20 losses, and failing to secure a single draw throughout the campaign. The defensive frailties were glaring, with a staggering goal difference of -93, highlighting the team's ongoing struggles at the back. Despite the hardships, the season offered valuable lessons and an opportunity for reflection and growth.
A fun fact from this campaign is the goal difference of -93, underscoring the defensive struggles throughout the season. While the team found it difficult to keep opponents at bay, the experience gained will be crucial for future development and rebuilding efforts.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Only 12 goals scored across the season, reflecting offensive challenges
- Defensive line faced relentless pressure, conceding 105 goals
- Players like Heinz Schumann, Jongseok Gu, Ravi Cameron, Tony Simpson, and Miguel Santos contributed as team players, despite the tough results
- Season served as a learning curve for tactical adjustments and squad development
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers:
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Gary Nano
- Heinz Schumann (CF):The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Jongseok Gu (CB):The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Ravi Cameron (CB):The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Tony Simpson (CB):The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Miguel Santos (CB):The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
While individual contributions were limited in terms of goals and assists, these players demonstrated resilience and team spirit throughout a difficult season.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for St Justow moving forward should be strengthening their defensive organization and discipline. Addressing the defensive leaks that led to such a high goals-against tally is essential. Additionally, enhancing offensive productivity and creating more scoring opportunities will be vital to climb the league table.
Season Rating:(Poor)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 17 was undeniably tough for St Justow, marked by defensive struggles and limited success on the pitch. The team’s strengths lie in their collective effort and willingness to contribute in various roles, but significant improvements are needed in defensive solidity and attacking potency. With targeted development and strategic adjustments, the club can aim for a more competitive showing in the next season.