Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Lymorourlow City's 11th season in the fifth division has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for consistency. Finishing in 10th place with just 4 wins, 1 draw, and 17 losses, the team amassed only 13 points. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their goal difference of -70, highlighting significant defensive issues throughout the season. Despite the hardships, the squad showed resilience and a willingness to contribute across the board, with some players stepping up in various roles.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
10th
Points
13
Record
4-1-17
GD
-70
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
13
Win Rate
18%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Carlos Amaral
RCM
4 contributions
Top scorer
Carlos Amaral
RCM
2 goals
Top assists
Carlos Amaral
RCM
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 13
- P21
- Scoring
- 24
- P21
- Defence
- 94
- P13
- Goal difference
- -70
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
4-1-17
Wins
4
18%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
17
77%
Attack · Defence
-70 GD
Goal Contributions
Carlos Amaral
Player · 2G · 2A
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
Lymorourlow City's 11th season in the fifth division has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for consistency. Finishing in 10th place with just 4 wins, 1 draw, and 17 losses, the team amassed only 13 points. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their goal difference of -70, highlighting significant defensive issues throughout the season. Despite the hardships, the squad showed resilience and a willingness to contribute across the board, with some players stepping up in various roles.
This season has served as a crucial learning experience for the club, emphasizing the need for defensive solidity and tactical adjustments. While the results haven't reflected success on the pitch, the team’s collective effort and individual contributions lay a foundation to build upon for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Carlos Amaralcontributed with 2 goals and 2 assists, showcasing versatility
- Team effortwith multiple players contributing in different roles
- Resiliencein facing a tough season and maintaining team spirit
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains the primary concern, as evidenced by the substantial goal difference. Improving defensive discipline, positioning, and communication will be vital. Additionally, converting more goal-scoring opportunities could help turn narrow losses into draws or wins, boosting confidence and points tally.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Lymorourlow City's season has been a tough but instructive experience. The team’s strengths lie in their collective effort and willingness to contribute across multiple roles, but defensive frailties have cost them dearly. Moving forward, focusing on defensive organization and goal conversion will be key to climbing the table and achieving better results. This campaign underscores the importance of resilience and learning from setbacks to build a stronger squad for the future.