
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Cleccle City’s 11th season in the league was undeniably challenging, finishing 10th in Division 7 with a record that highlights the struggles faced throughout the campaign. With only 2 wins, 1 draw, and a staggering 19 losses, the team’s overall performance was far from ideal. The fun fact of the season reveals a goal difference of -62, underscoring the defensive issues that plagued the team and contributed heavily to their difficult campaign. This season served as a tough learning curve, emphasizing the importance of defensive solidity and consistency.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
10th
Points
7
Record
2-1-19
GD
-62

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
10th
Points
7
Win Rate
9%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Abel Akpan
0 contributions
Top scorer
Abel Akpan
0 goals
Top assists
Abel Akpan
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 7
- P21
- Scoring
- 14
- P17
- Defence
- 76
- P29
- Goal difference
- -62
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
2-1-19
Wins
2
9%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
19
86%
Attack · Defence
-62 GD
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
Cleccle City’s 11th season in the league was undeniably challenging, finishing 10th in Division 7 with a record that highlights the struggles faced throughout the campaign. With only 2 wins, 1 draw, and a staggering 19 losses, the team’s overall performance was far from ideal. The fun fact of the season reveals a goal difference of -62, underscoring the defensive issues that plagued the team and contributed heavily to their difficult campaign. This season served as a tough learning curve, emphasizing the importance of defensive solidity and consistency.
Despite the setbacks, the club’s spirit remained resilient, and the season provided valuable insights for future improvement. The team showed moments of effort and camaraderie, even if the results didn’t reflect their ambitions. The players, though not prolific in goal-scoring, contributed in various ways, embodying the team’s collective effort to push forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Defensive resilience was a major issue, but the team showed perseverance in difficult matches
- Collective effort from squad members in multiple roles, emphasizing team spirit
- Season as a foundation for learning and future development
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While individual statistics were limited, the following players stood out for their contributions beyond goal-scoring:
- Ladji Traore: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Hector Mora: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Ali Yassin: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Orlando Jara: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Roberto Rota: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
All players demonstrated a collective effort, even if their individual stats did not shine this season.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Cleccle City moving forward should be strengthening their defensive organization and discipline. The significant goal difference indicates a need for better defensive tactics, positioning, and perhaps more focus on set-piece defense. Additionally, improving goal-scoring opportunities and consistency in attack will be vital to climb the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
This season was a tough chapter for Cleccle City, marked by defensive struggles and limited victories. The team’s collective effort and resilience are commendable, but significant improvements are needed to compete more effectively. Focusing on defensive organization, tactical discipline, and attacking efficiency will be crucial in turning the tide for next season. The foundation is there—now it’s about building on lessons learned and striving for better results.
