Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Hemston United’s 11th season in the league was a challenging journey marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent performances. Finishing 10th in Division 6, the team amassed just 5 wins from 22 matches, with a total of 18 points. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their goal difference of -37, highlighting significant defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their overall success. Despite the difficulties, the season provided valuable lessons and opportunities for growth, as the team looked to build a stronger foundation for the future.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
10th
Points
18
Record
5-3-14
GD
-37
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
18
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Namory Traore
RCM
7 contributions
Top scorer
Richard Lehmann
RCM
4 goals
Top assists
Namory Traore
RCM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 18
- P21
- Scoring
- 27
- P13
- Defence
- 64
- P13
- Goal difference
- -37
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
5-3-14
Wins
5
23%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-37 GD
Goal Contributions
Richard Lehmann
Player · 4G
4
Namory Traore
Player · 3G · 4A
7
Sergio Camacho
Player · 3G
3
Enrique Torres
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Bruno Leroy
Player · 3G · 1A
4
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
Hemston United’s 11th season in the league was a challenging journey marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent performances. Finishing 10th in Division 6, the team amassed just 5 wins from 22 matches, with a total of 18 points. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their goal difference of -37, highlighting significant defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their overall success. Despite the difficulties, the season provided valuable lessons and opportunities for growth, as the team looked to build a stronger foundation for the future.
Throughout the season, Hemston United showcased moments of resilience and individual brilliance. While the results were not always favorable, several players stepped up with notable contributions, demonstrating their commitment and versatility. The season’s struggles underscore the importance of defensive organization and consistency, areas that the club will undoubtedly focus on in the upcoming campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorer Richard Lehmann netted 4 goals despite limited appearances
- Namory Traore contributed 4 assists in just 5 matches
- Multiple players, including Enrique Torres and Bruno Leroy, showed versatility with goals and assists
- Gained valuable experience and team cohesion for future seasons
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Hemston United’s primary focus must be on tightening their defensive organization to reduce conceding goals. Improving consistency across matches and developing a more cohesive team strategy will be essential for climbing the league table. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring opportunities and converting chances more effectively could help turn draws into wins and bolster their points tally.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Hemston United’s season was marked by defensive vulnerabilities and a tough league position, but it also highlighted individual talents and areas ripe for development. The team’s resilience and the contributions of key players like Lehmann and Traore provide a solid foundation to build upon. Addressing defensive frailties and fostering greater consistency will be crucial for future success. With focused improvements, Hemston United can aim to transform their struggles into a more competitive and balanced campaign next season.