Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Lods Hemough's 11th season in division 6 has been a challenging journey, marked by a tough league campaign and valuable lessons for the future. Finishing in 10th place with only 4 wins out of 22 matches, the team faced difficulties in translating their efforts into consistent results. The fun fact underscores the season's struggles: an 18.2% win rate, highlighting the hurdles faced on the pitch. Despite the setbacks, there were moments of individual brilliance and teamwork that can serve as a foundation for growth.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
10th
Points
16
Record
4-4-14
GD
-14
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
16
Win Rate
18%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-4-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Lawrence Renaud
RCM
7 contributions
Top scorer
Cesar Da Rosa
LCM
3 goals
Top assists
Lawrence Renaud
RCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 16
- P21
- Scoring
- 37
- P46
- Defence
- 51
- P29
- Goal difference
- -14
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
4-4-14
Wins
4
18%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-14 GD
Goal Contributions
Cesar Da Rosa
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Haruna Michael
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Francisco Sanchez
Player · 3G
3
Jan Visser
Player · 2G · 1A
3
Ivo Antunović
Player · 2G · 1A
3
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
Lods Hemough's 11th season in division 6 has been a challenging journey, marked by a tough league campaign and valuable lessons for the future. Finishing in 10th place with only 4 wins out of 22 matches, the team faced difficulties in translating their efforts into consistent results. The fun fact underscores the season's struggles: an 18.2% win rate, highlighting the hurdles faced on the pitch. Despite the setbacks, there were moments of individual brilliance and teamwork that can serve as a foundation for growth.
This season's campaign was characterized by resilience and learning opportunities. The team scored 37 goals but conceded 51, resulting in a goal difference of -14. While the overall record was below expectations, the squad showed commitment and potential, especially through the contributions of key players who consistently contributed in multiple ways.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Cesar Da Rosa led with 3 goals and 1 assist, showcasing versatility
- Haruna Michael also scored 3 goals and provided 1 assist, demonstrating team spirit
- Francisco Sanchez contributed with 3 goals in 15 appearances, a steady presence
- Jan Visser and Ivo Antunović added valuable goals and assists, showing depth in squad contributions
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Lods Hemough needs to focus on defensive solidity and consistency in results. Conceding 51 goals indicates defensive vulnerabilities that need addressing. Additionally, improving goal-scoring efficiency and converting more chances could turn draws into wins and losses into points. Developing squad depth and fostering a winning mentality will be key for future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Lods Hemough's season has been a difficult one, with a record that reflects struggles but also potential. The team’s strengths lie in their collective effort and the contributions of versatile players. However, defensive frailties and inconsistent results have hampered their progress. With targeted improvements and a focus on defensive organization, the team can aim for better performances in the upcoming season. This campaign serves as a foundation for growth, learning from setbacks, and building a more resilient squad.