Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Holybridd's 11th season in division 7 has been a challenging journey, marked by a mix of resilience and room for growth. Finishing in 9th place with 22 points, the team managed to secure 4 wins, draw 10, and suffer 8 losses. Despite the setbacks, Holybridd demonstrated a positive goal difference of +11, scoring 44 goals while conceding 33 — a testament to their attacking spirit and defensive organization. This season's fun fact highlights their offensive efficiency: more goals scored than conceded, a promising sign for future development.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
9th
Points
22
Record
4-10-8
GD
+11
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
9th
Points
22
Win Rate
18%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Woonjae Chang
LF
6 contributions
Top scorer
Woonjae Chang
LF
4 goals
Top assists
Ivan Martinez
LCM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 22
- P25
- Scoring
- 44
- P46
- Defence
- 33
- P54
- Goal difference
- +11
- P46
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
4-10-8
Wins
4
18%
Draws
10
45%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+11 GD
Goal Contributions
Woonjae Chang
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Sabino Vitale
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Heinz Müller
Player · 4G
4
Donggeun Cho
Player · 3G · 3A
6
Ibrahim Mahmoud
Player · 3G
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
Holybridd's 11th season in division 7 has been a challenging journey, marked by a mix of resilience and room for growth. Finishing in 9th place with 22 points, the team managed to secure 4 wins, draw 10, and suffer 8 losses. Despite the setbacks, Holybridd demonstrated a positive goal difference of +11, scoring 44 goals while conceding 33 — a testament to their attacking spirit and defensive organization. This season's fun fact highlights their offensive efficiency: more goals scored than conceded, a promising sign for future development.
This campaign has been a valuable learning experience, emphasizing the importance of consistency and tactical refinement. The team showed flashes of brilliance and collective effort, but also faced hurdles that need addressing to climb higher in the league standings next season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 44 goals, showcasing offensive potential
- Maintained a solid defensive record with only 33 goals conceded
- Multiple players contributed significantly to the attack
- Strong team spirit with players contributing in various roles
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Holybridd's season revealed the need for greater consistency and defensive solidity. While their goal difference was positive, the team struggled to convert draws into wins and tighten defensive lapses in key moments. Developing a more cohesive tactical approach and fostering squad depth could help turn close matches into victories.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Holybridd's season has been a mixed bag, with notable offensive contributions and a positive goal difference indicating potential. The team’s strengths lie in their attacking versatility and collective effort, but they must focus on converting draws into wins and strengthening their defensive resilience. With targeted improvements and strategic planning, Holybridd can aim for a more competitive and successful campaign in the upcoming season.