Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Kimswood United's 11th season in division 7 has been a challenging journey, marked by struggles on both ends of the pitch. Finishing 10th in league 16 with just 3 wins, 3 draws, and 16 losses, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. The season's fun fact highlights a critical issue: a goal difference of -50, underscoring defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their ability to compete effectively. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and a willingness to contribute in multiple ways, with several players stepping up in various roles.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
12
Record
3-3-16
GD
-50
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
10th
Points
12
Win Rate
14%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Allan Carroll
LCB
0 contributions
Top scorer
Allan Carroll
LCB
0 goals
Top assists
Allan Carroll
LCB
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 12
- P21
- Scoring
- 17
- P38
- Defence
- 67
- P25
- Goal difference
- -50
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
3-3-16
Wins
3
14%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-50 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview
Filed by
Gary Nano
Kimswood United's 11th season in division 7 has been a challenging journey, marked by struggles on both ends of the pitch. Finishing 10th in league 16 with just 3 wins, 3 draws, and 16 losses, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. The season's fun fact highlights a critical issue: a goal difference of -50, underscoring defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their ability to compete effectively. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and a willingness to contribute in multiple ways, with several players stepping up in various roles.
This season served as a valuable learning experience for Kimswood United, emphasizing the need for defensive solidity and strategic improvements. While the results were disappointing, the club's commitment to development and teamwork remains evident, setting the stage for future growth and better performances.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Strong team spirit with multiple players contributing across the pitch
- Resilience in facing tough fixtures and setbacks
- Learning opportunities from defensive lapses and goal droughts
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Jorge Alvez: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Michel Lemoine: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Phillip Lewis: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Willi Schneider: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Antonio Castelli: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
Despite the lack of goals or assists, these players demonstrated commitment and versatility, embodying the team spirit that will be essential for future progress.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Kimswood United must focus on strengthening their defensive organization to reduce conceding goals and improve their goal difference. Additionally, increasing offensive productivity and creating more scoring opportunities will be crucial. Developing tactical discipline and consistency will help turn narrow losses into valuable points and build confidence moving forward.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Kimswood United’s season was undeniably difficult, with a record that reflects defensive struggles and limited offensive output. The team’s strengths lie in their collective effort and willingness to contribute across roles, but significant improvements are needed in defense and attack. With targeted development and strategic planning, the club can aim to transform these challenges into opportunities for a stronger, more competitive campaign next season.