Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Stroury Athletic's 11th season in the sixth division has been a challenging journey, marked by a tough fight against the odds. Finishing in 11th place out of the league's teams, the club managed just 2 wins, 3 draws, and 17 losses. The season's fun fact reveals a significant defensive struggle, with a goal difference of -66, highlighting the team's difficulty in containing opponents and securing positive results. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and individual brilliance, with players stepping up in various ways.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
11th
Points
9
Record
2-3-17
GD
-66
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
9
Win Rate
9%
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
Damian Anderson
AM
6 contributions
Top scorer
Damian Anderson
AM
4 goals
Top assists
Damian Anderson
AM
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 9
- P13
- Scoring
- 16
- P13
- Defence
- 82
- P13
- Goal difference
- -66
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
2-3-17
Wins
2
9%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
17
77%
Attack · Defence
-66 GD
Goal Contributions
Damian Anderson
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Alan Batista
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Kyungtaek Byun
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Bruno Fleury
Player · 2G · 1A
3
Maurizio Perrone
Player · 1G · 1A
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
Stroury Athletic's 11th season in the sixth division has been a challenging journey, marked by a tough fight against the odds. Finishing in 11th place out of the league's teams, the club managed just 2 wins, 3 draws, and 17 losses. The season's fun fact reveals a significant defensive struggle, with a goal difference of -66, highlighting the team's difficulty in containing opponents and securing positive results. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and individual brilliance, with players stepping up in various ways.
This campaign has been a learning curve, emphasizing the need for defensive solidity and consistency. The club's efforts to develop a cohesive unit will be crucial moving forward, as they aim to turn their fortunes around in the next season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Damian Anderson led the scoring with 4 goals and contributed 2 assists
- Multiple players contributed offensively, showcasing team effort
- Players like Kyungtaek Byun and Alan Batista displayed versatility and work ethic
- Defensive frailties highlighted, but individual performances provided hope for future improvement
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains a critical area for growth, as reflected in the substantial goal difference. Improving defensive cohesion, reducing individual errors, and enhancing overall team discipline will be vital. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring opportunities and converting more chances could help turn narrow defeats into valuable points.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Stroury Athletic's season has been marked by significant challenges, particularly defensively, but also by moments of individual brilliance and team effort. The club's strengths lie in its versatile players and their willingness to contribute across the pitch. However, to progress, a focus on defensive stability and tactical discipline is essential. With targeted improvements, the team can aim for a more competitive and balanced campaign in the upcoming season.