Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
The 11th season for Ten Alne Villa in Division 4 has been undeniably challenging. Finishing 11th in League 6 with only a single win, two draws, and a staggering 20 losses, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. The fun fact of the season highlights their defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -77—an indicator of the difficulties in maintaining defensive solidity and consistency. Despite the tough results, the team showed resilience and a willingness to contribute in multiple ways, with players like Lucien Cote standing out for their efforts on the pitch.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
11th
Points
4
Record
1-1-20
GD
-77
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
4
Win Rate
5%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Lucien Cote
AM
2 contributions
Top scorer
Lucien Cote
AM
1 goals
Top assists
Lucien Cote
AM
1 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 4
- P13
- Scoring
- 20
- P13
- Defence
- 97
- P4
- Goal difference
- -77
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
1-1-20
Wins
1
5%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
20
91%
Attack · Defence
-77 GD
Goal Contributions
Lucien Cote
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
The 11th season for Ten Alne Villa in Division 4 has been undeniably challenging. Finishing 11th in League 6 with only a single win, two draws, and a staggering 20 losses, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. The fun fact of the season highlights their defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -77—an indicator of the difficulties in maintaining defensive solidity and consistency. Despite the tough results, the team showed resilience and a willingness to contribute in multiple ways, with players like Lucien Cote standing out for their efforts on the pitch.
This season serves as a foundation for growth, highlighting areas where improvement is essential. The experience gained will be invaluable as the club aims to build a more balanced and competitive squad in the future.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Lucien Cote contributed both offensively and defensively with 1 goal and 1 assist
- Multiple players showed commitment despite limited match appearances
- A season to learn from, with plenty of lessons on defensive organization
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains the top priority, as evidenced by the -77 goal difference. The team needs to focus on defensive drills, positional discipline, and communication at the back. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring opportunities and converting chances will be crucial for better results in the next season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Ten Alne Villa’s 2023/24 campaign was tough, with a clear need for defensive restructuring and squad development. The team’s resilience and contributions from players like Lucien Cote are positives to build upon. With targeted improvements and a focus on team cohesion, the club can aim for better results in the upcoming season. This season has laid the groundwork for growth, and with the right adjustments, brighter days lie ahead.