Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
The 11th season for Markering in the 10th tier has been a challenging journey, marked by a steep learning curve and significant setbacks. Finishing 12th in the league with only 1 win, 1 draw, and a staggering 20 losses, the team struggled to find consistency and defensive stability. The season's fun fact highlights a major issue: a goal difference of -78, underscoring the defensive struggles that plagued the squad throughout the campaign. Despite these difficulties, the team showed resilience and a willingness to contribute across the pitch, with some players stepping up in various roles.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
12th
Points
4
Record
1-1-20
GD
-78
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
12th
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
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Ruben Almada
AM
6 contributions
Top scorer
Ruben Almada
AM
4 goals
Top assists
Ruben Almada
AM
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 4
- P4
- Scoring
- 20
- P4
- Defence
- 98
- P4
- Goal difference
- -78
- P4
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
1-1-20
Wins
1
5%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
20
91%
Attack · Defence
-78 GD
Goal Contributions
Ruben Almada
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Antonio Guillen
Player · 1G · 1A
2
David West
Player · 1G
1
Jose Salas
Player · 1G
1
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 Markering in the 10th tier has been a challenging journey, marked by a steep learning curve and significant setbacks. Finishing 12th in the league with only 1 win, 1 draw, and a staggering 20 losses, the team struggled to find consistency and defensive stability. The season's fun fact highlights a major issue: a goal difference of -78, underscoring the defensive struggles that plagued the squad throughout the campaign. Despite these difficulties, the team showed resilience and a willingness to contribute across the pitch, with some players stepping up in various roles.
This season served as a stark reminder of the work needed to compete at this level. While the results were disappointing, the experience gained will be invaluable for future development. The team’s commitment to contributing in multiple ways, even amid adversity, sets a foundation for growth and improvement in the seasons to come.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Ruben Almada led the team with 4 goals and 2 assists, showcasing his versatility
- Antonio Guillen contributed with 1 goal and 1 assist, demonstrating team spirit
- Defensive resilience was a major issue, but players like David West and Jose Salas showed commitment
- The team scored 20 goals despite the tough season, indicating attacking potential
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization and resilience need urgent attention, as the team conceded nearly five goals per game on average. Improving defensive tactics, discipline, and communication will be crucial. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency and creating more scoring opportunities could help turn some of those losses into wins.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Markering’s season was undeniably tough, marked by defensive frailty and limited success on the pitch. The team’s strengths lie in its collective effort and the contributions of key players like Almada and Guillen. However, significant improvements are needed in defensive organization and overall consistency. With focused development and strategic adjustments, the club has the potential to bounce back stronger in the next campaign.