Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Morder Athletic's 11th season in the league has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for consistency. Finishing in 11th place in Division 7 with just 4 wins, 2 draws, and 16 losses, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. The fun fact of the season reveals a goal difference of -42, highlighting the defensive vulnerabilities that plagued their performances and ultimately impacted their league standing.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
14
Record
4-2-16
GD
-42
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
11th
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
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Joshua Reid
RCF
6 contributions
Top scorer
Joshua Reid
RCF
5 goals
Top assists
Hyungjoon Gang
RM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 14
- P13
- Scoring
- 20
- P8
- Defence
- 62
- P13
- Goal difference
- -42
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-2-16
Wins
4
18%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-42 GD
Goal Contributions
Joshua Reid
Player · 5G
5
Timothy Herrera
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Peter Zhang
Player · 2G
2
Joachim Hoffmann
Player · 2G
2
Xavier Laporte
Player · 2G
2
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
Morder Athletic's 11th season in the league has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for consistency. Finishing in 11th place in Division 7 with just 4 wins, 2 draws, and 16 losses, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. The fun fact of the season reveals a goal difference of -42, highlighting the defensive vulnerabilities that plagued their performances and ultimately impacted their league standing.
Despite the setbacks, there were glimpses of individual brilliance and team effort. The season served as a valuable learning experience, emphasizing the need for defensive solidity and tactical adjustments to climb the ranks in future seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorer Joshua Reid with 5 goals, showcasing his offensive contribution
- Timothy Herrera providing vital support with 2 assists and 3 goals
- Consistent appearances from key players like Timothy Herrera and Xavier Laporte
- Defensive resilience from players like Peter Zhang and Joachim Hoffmann, despite overall team struggles
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensively, Morder Athletic faced significant challenges, as reflected in their goal difference. Strengthening the backline, improving defensive organization, and reducing conceding errors should be priorities moving forward. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring consistency and developing tactical flexibility could help turn narrow losses into wins.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Morder Athletic's season was marked by adversity and learning curves. The team showed resilience and individual talent, but defensive frailties and inconsistent results hindered their progress. Building a more solid defensive foundation and fostering a cohesive team strategy will be essential for future success. With focused improvements, the club can aim for a more competitive and balanced campaign next season.