Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Strack United's 11th season in the league was undoubtedly a challenging one, finishing in 11th place in Division 7 with just 2 wins, 2 draws, and a staggering 18 losses. The team struggled defensively all season, culminating in a goal difference of -69—the worst in the league—highlighting the defensive frailties that hampered their overall performance. Despite the difficulties, the season provided valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future campaigns.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
11th
Points
8
Record
2-2-18
GD
-69
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
8
Win Rate
9%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-2-1-2-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Paul Adams
LCF
6 contributions
Top scorer
Paul Adams
LCF
4 goals
Top assists
Brahima Sangare
RCF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 8
- P13
- Scoring
- 23
- P13
- Defence
- 92
- P13
- Goal difference
- -69
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
2-2-18
Wins
2
9%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
18
82%
Attack · Defence
-69 GD
Goal Contributions
Paul Adams
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Marcio Silva
Player · 3G
3
Giovanni Orlando
Player · 3G
3
Brahima Sangare
Player · 2G · 4A
6
Mark Moore
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
Strack United's 11th season in the league was undoubtedly a challenging one, finishing in 11th place in Division 7 with just 2 wins, 2 draws, and a staggering 18 losses. The team struggled defensively all season, culminating in a goal difference of -69—the worst in the league—highlighting the defensive frailties that hampered their overall performance. Despite the difficulties, the season provided valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future campaigns.
Interestingly, the team’s top scorer, Paul Adams, contributed just 4 goals, but his versatility and consistent presence made him a vital part of the squad. The collective effort of players like Marcio Silva, Giovanni Orlando, Brahima Sangare, and Mark Moore demonstrated a commitment to contributing in multiple ways, even if the results didn’t always reflect their efforts.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorer: Paul Adams with 4 goals
- Consistent squad presence: All top players made over 12 appearances
- Team effort: Multiple players contributed both offensively and defensively
- Defensive struggles: Conceded 92 goals across the season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensively, the team needs a significant overhaul to tighten up at the back and reduce the number of goals conceded. Improving team organization and defensive discipline will be crucial. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring opportunities and efficiency in front of goal could help turn narrow defeats into valuable points.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Strack United’s season was marked by defensive vulnerabilities and a tough league position, but the squad displayed resilience and team spirit. The key strengths lie in the collective effort and versatility of the players, while the main areas for improvement are defensive solidity and goal-scoring efficiency. With targeted adjustments and development, the team can aim for better results in the upcoming season.