Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Chirkinston's 11th season in the league was a challenging journey, marked by a mix of resilience and learning curves. Competing in Division 7 of League 2, the team finished in 10th place with 23 points, securing 5 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses. Despite a tough campaign, the season was a unique story of perseverance, with moments of teamwork shining through. Fun fact: This season of football with its own unique story will serve as a foundation for future growth and development.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
10th
Points
23
Record
5-8-9
GD
-10
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
23
Win Rate
23%
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
Giovanni Carbone
LW
7 contributions
Top scorer
Lucas Teixeira
AM
3 goals
Top assists
Giovanni Carbone
LW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 23
- P21
- Scoring
- 28
- P21
- Defence
- 38
- P58
- Goal difference
- -10
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
5-8-9
Wins
5
23%
Draws
8
36%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
-10 GD
Goal Contributions
Lucas Teixeira
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Hussein Sakr
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Miguel Guzman
Player · 3G
3
Jose Herrero
Player · 2G · 1A
3
Giovanni Carbone
Player · 2G · 5A
7
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
Chirkinston's 11th season in the league was a challenging journey, marked by a mix of resilience and learning curves. Competing in Division 7 of League 2, the team finished in 10th place with 23 points, securing 5 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses. Despite a tough campaign, the season was a unique story of perseverance, with moments of teamwork shining through. Fun fact: This season of football with its own unique story will serve as a foundation for future growth and development.
Throughout the season, Chirkinston demonstrated a commitment to contributing across the pitch, with key players stepping up in various roles. The team’s goal tally of 28 reflects their offensive efforts, though defensive solidity was an area for improvement, as indicated by the 38 goals conceded. The season's narrative was one of learning, with promising individual performances and a collective spirit to build upon.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Lucas Teixeira, Hussein Sakr, Miguel Guzman, Jose Herrero, and Giovanni Carbone all contributed with goals and assists, showcasing team versatility.
- The team maintained a positive attitude with 8 draws, reflecting resilience in tight matches.
- Consistent appearances from key players like Hussein Sakr and Jose Herrero provided stability.
- The squad displayed a strong team spirit, contributing in multiple ways on the pitch.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Chirkinston's season highlighted the need for defensive organization, as conceding 38 goals indicates vulnerability at the back. Additionally, converting more of their goal-scoring opportunities could help turn draws into wins. Building consistency and fostering squad depth will be crucial for future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Chirkinston's season was a difficult yet instructive chapter, emphasizing teamwork and resilience. While the team showed promising individual contributions and a positive attitude, defensive solidity and goal conversion remain key areas for growth. With a focus on tactical improvements and squad development, the club can aim for a more competitive and balanced season ahead.