Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Colington Town’s 11th season in the seventh division was undeniably a challenging journey. Finishing in 10th place out of the league's teams, the club faced a tough campaign marked by inconsistency and defensive struggles. Despite the hurdles, the season was a unique story of resilience and effort, with moments of brilliance from key players. Fun fact: this season of football with its own unique story will serve as a foundation for future growth and development.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
10th
Points
22
Record
6-4-12
GD
-10
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
22
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
Seydou Kouadio
CF
10 contributions
Top scorer
Seydou Kouadio
CF
5 goals
Top assists
Seydou Kouadio
CF
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 22
- P21
- Scoring
- 43
- P38
- Defence
- 53
- P38
- Goal difference
- -10
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
6-4-12
Wins
6
27%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-10 GD
Goal Contributions
Seydou Kouadio
Player · 5G · 5A
10
Ahmed Alaa
Player · 5G · 1A
6
Johnny Thomas
Player · 5G · 3A
8
Mark Hill
Player · 5G · 4A
9
Gerhard Nickel
Player · 5G · 3A
8
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
Colington Town’s 11th season in the seventh division was undeniably a challenging journey. Finishing in 10th place out of the league's teams, the club faced a tough campaign marked by inconsistency and defensive struggles. Despite the hurdles, the season was a unique story of resilience and effort, with moments of brilliance from key players. Fun fact: this season of football with its own unique story will serve as a foundation for future growth and development.
While the results did not meet the club’s ambitions, there were notable individual performances that shone through the difficulties. The team showed a commendable spirit, and the experience gained this season will be invaluable for building a stronger squad moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top Scorers:Five players netted 5 goals each, showcasing attacking versatility
- Team Contribution:Multiple players contributed both goals and assists, emphasizing team effort
- Discipline:No players received yellow or red cards, reflecting disciplined play
- Goals For:43 goals scored, indicating attacking intent despite defensive issues
- Defensive Challenges:Conceded 53 goals, highlighting room for defensive improvement
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensively, the team struggled, conceding 53 goals over the season. Improving defensive organization and consistency will be crucial. Additionally, finding ways to convert more of the attacking opportunities into goals could help turn draws into wins and secure higher league positions.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Colington Town’s season was one of learning and resilience. The team demonstrated attacking potential and team spirit, with multiple players contributing across the board. However, defensive frailties and inconsistency hampered their ability to climb higher in the league standings. Strengthening defensive organization and maintaining attacking momentum will be vital for future success. This season’s experiences serve as a stepping stone toward a more balanced and competitive campaign ahead.