Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Taune Stanley's 11th season in division 7 has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for stability. Finishing in 10th place with just 4 wins and a total of 14 points, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. The fun fact of the season highlights a glaring issue: a goal difference of -46, underscoring the defensive frailties that plagued the squad and contributed heavily to their overall struggles. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and individual brilliance, with players stepping up in various ways.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
14
Record
4-2-16
GD
-46
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
14
Win Rate
18%
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
Jose Lima
CF
8 contributions
Top scorer
Jose Lima
CF
5 goals
Top assists
Marco Freitas
LWB
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 14
- P21
- Scoring
- 29
- P21
- Defence
- 75
- P21
- Goal difference
- -46
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-2-16
Wins
4
18%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-46 GD
Goal Contributions
Jose Lima
Player · 5G · 3A
8
Nuno Gil
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Gaspar Moreno
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Andre Charpentier
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Enrico Mura
Player · 3G
3
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
Taune Stanley's 11th season in division 7 has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for stability. Finishing in 10th place with just 4 wins and a total of 14 points, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. The fun fact of the season highlights a glaring issue: a goal difference of -46, underscoring the defensive frailties that plagued the squad and contributed heavily to their overall struggles. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and individual brilliance, with players stepping up in various ways.
This season has been a valuable learning experience, revealing areas where improvement is essential. The squad's offensive efforts, while commendable at times, were often overshadowed by defensive lapses. The season's tough nature emphasizes the need for a more cohesive defensive strategy and consistency across all departments to climb higher in the standings next year.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorer Jose Lima netted 5 goals, contributing significantly to the attack
- Multiple players, including Nuno Gil and Gaspar Moreno, demonstrated versatility and team spirit
- No players received yellow or red cards, reflecting discipline on the pitch
- Continued effort from squad members despite the tough season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains the primary concern, as evidenced by the substantial goal difference. Improving defensive cohesion, reducing individual errors, and fostering a more disciplined backline are crucial. Additionally, consistency in attack and creating more goal-scoring opportunities could help turn narrow losses into wins and elevate the team’s league position.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Taune Stanley's season has been a tough but instructive campaign. The team’s strengths lie in the collective effort and individual contributions from key players like Lima and Gil. However, defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistency have hampered their progress. Focusing on defensive solidity and maintaining attacking momentum will be vital in future seasons to move up the table and achieve more positive results.