Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
The 11th season for Newkellowmar in Division 6 of League 29 was undoubtedly a challenging journey. Finishing in 11th place with only 4 wins, 2 draws, and 16 losses, the team struggled to find consistency on the pitch. The season's fun fact highlights their defensive woes, with a goal difference of -30, indicating significant defensive struggles throughout the campaign. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and had moments of individual brilliance that could serve as building blocks for future success.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
11th
Points
14
Record
4-2-16
GD
-30
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
11th
Points
14
Win Rate
18%
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
Francisco Ramirez
RW
10 contributions
Top scorer
Garry Hussain
AM
6 goals
Top assists
Francisco Ramirez
RW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 14
- P13
- Scoring
- 40
- P21
- Defence
- 70
- P13
- Goal difference
- -30
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
4-2-16
Wins
4
18%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-30 GD
Goal Contributions
Daouda Amani
Player · 6G · 1A
7
Garry Hussain
Player · 6G · 3A
9
Francisco Ramirez
Player · 5G · 5A
10
Hamza Hassan
Player · 5G · 4A
9
Dongil Chae
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
The 11th season for Newkellowmar in Division 6 of League 29 was undoubtedly a challenging journey. Finishing in 11th place with only 4 wins, 2 draws, and 16 losses, the team struggled to find consistency on the pitch. The season's fun fact highlights their defensive woes, with a goal difference of -30, indicating significant defensive struggles throughout the campaign. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and had moments of individual brilliance that could serve as building blocks for future success.
Interestingly, Newkellowmar's players contributed across multiple facets of the game, with several key performers standing out in an otherwise tough season. The experience gained this year will be crucial in addressing the defensive frailties and improving overall team cohesion.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorers: Daouda Amani and Garry Hussain both netted 6 goals each
- Playmakers: Francisco Ramirez led with 5 goals and 5 assists
- Consistent contributors: Hamza Hassan added 5 goals and 4 assists
- Team effort: Multiple players contributed offensively, showing team spirit despite the results
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensively, Newkellowmar faced considerable challenges, as evidenced by the -30 goal difference. Strengthening the backline and improving defensive organization will be vital. Additionally, increasing consistency and reducing the number of losses will help climb the league table in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
This season was a difficult chapter for Newkellowmar, marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent results. However, the team showed resilience and individual talent that can be harnessed for growth. Focusing on defensive solidity and maintaining the positive contributions from key players will be essential for turning the tide in upcoming campaigns. With targeted improvements, the club has the potential to rise higher in the league standings.