Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Caidcaston Park's 11th season in the league was a challenging journey marked by resilience and lessons learned. Competing in Division 7 of League 2, the team finished in 8th place with a total of 25 points. The season was characterized by a series of close matches, with 6 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses, reflecting a team that often fought hard but struggled to secure consistent victories. Interestingly, this season was a story of its own, filled with moments of hope and perseverance, highlighting the unpredictable nature of football at this level.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
25
Record
6-7-9
GD
-2
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
8th
Points
25
Win Rate
27%
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
Ahmad Lawal
AM
10 contributions
Top scorer
Ahmad Lawal
AM
5 goals
Top assists
Ahmad Lawal
AM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 25
- P38
- Scoring
- 43
- P54
- Defence
- 45
- P29
- Goal difference
- -2
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-7-9
Wins
6
27%
Draws
7
32%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
-2 GD
Goal Contributions
Ahmad Lawal
Player · 5G · 5A
10
Carmelo Grassi
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Dietmar Kern
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Carlos Alves
Player · 4G · 3A
7
Rogerio De Arruda
Player · 4G · 2A
6
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
Caidcaston Park's 11th season in the league was a challenging journey marked by resilience and lessons learned. Competing in Division 7 of League 2, the team finished in 8th place with a total of 25 points. The season was characterized by a series of close matches, with 6 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses, reflecting a team that often fought hard but struggled to secure consistent victories. Interestingly, this season was a story of its own, filled with moments of hope and perseverance, highlighting the unpredictable nature of football at this level.
Despite the difficulties, Caidcaston Park showcased some standout individual performances and maintained a positive team spirit. The squad's goal tally of 43, coupled with a goal conceded count of 45, resulted in a narrow goal difference of -2. The season's fun fact is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story—one of learning, growth, and the pursuit of future success.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Ahmad Lawal led the team with 5 goals and 5 assists, demonstrating his all-around contribution
- Multiple players contributed offensively, showcasing team depth
- Solid discipline with no yellow or red cards for key players
- Several matches were tightly contested, reflecting resilience and fighting spirit
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Caidcaston Park's season highlighted the need for greater consistency in securing wins and tightening defensive organization. The narrow goal difference indicates that while the team was competitive, closing out matches and reducing goals conceded could significantly improve results. Developing a more cohesive defensive strategy and converting more of the numerous draws into wins could elevate the team's league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Caidcaston Park's season was a testament to perseverance amid adversity. The team displayed commendable individual performances and a resilient spirit, but struggled with consistency and defensive solidity. Strengths include versatile players like Ahmad Lawal and a positive team ethos. Areas for improvement involve converting draws into wins and tightening defensive lapses. With focused development and strategic adjustments, the club can aim for a more successful campaign next season.