Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
The 11th season for Midge Wanderers in Division 7 of the league was undoubtedly a challenging journey. Finishing 9th out of the league’s 23 teams, the Wanderers faced significant hurdles on both ends of the pitch. Their goal difference of -49 underscores the defensive struggles that plagued their campaign, with the team conceding 84 goals while netting only 35. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and a fighting spirit, managing to secure 6 wins in a season marked by tough lessons and opportunities for growth.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
9th
Points
18
Record
6-0-16
GD
-49
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
18
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-4-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Marco Lobo
CF
8 contributions
Top scorer
Marco Lobo
CF
5 goals
Top assists
Joseph Macdonald
LM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 18
- P29
- Scoring
- 35
- P29
- Defence
- 84
- P21
- Goal difference
- -49
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
6-0-16
Wins
6
27%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-49 GD
Goal Contributions
Marco Lobo
Player · 5G · 3A
8
Jose Luna
Player · 3G
3
Tome Arata
Player · 3G
3
Eddie Dekker
Player · 2G
2
Hyeonjoon Yoon
Player · 1G
1
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 Midge Wanderers in Division 7 of the league was undoubtedly a challenging journey. Finishing 9th out of the league’s 23 teams, the Wanderers faced significant hurdles on both ends of the pitch. Their goal difference of -49 underscores the defensive struggles that plagued their campaign, with the team conceding 84 goals while netting only 35. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and a fighting spirit, managing to secure 6 wins in a season marked by tough lessons and opportunities for growth.
Interestingly, the Wanderers' top scorer, Marco Lobo, contributed 5 goals and 3 assists, highlighting his importance in the squad. The season's fun fact reveals that goal difference of -49 was a major factor in their overall standing, reflecting the defensive struggles throughout the season. This campaign serves as a foundation for reflection and improvement as the club looks ahead to future seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorer: Marco Lobo with 5 goals
- Consistent contributors: Multiple players contributed offensively
- Solid discipline: No players received yellow or red cards, showcasing discipline on the pitch
- Team resilience: Despite tough results, players remained committed
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Midge Wanderers moving forward should be strengthening their defensive organization to reduce conceding goals. Improving overall team discipline and consistency, especially in defensive transitions, could turn close losses into valuable points. Additionally, developing a more prolific goal-scoring strategy would help balance the team’s performance and climb higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
The Wanderers' 2023/24 season was a tough but instructive campaign. Their strengths lay in team spirit and individual contributions, with players like Marco Lobo standing out. However, defensive frailties and a lack of offensive consistency hindered their ability to compete at a higher level. With targeted improvements in defense and attack, Midge Wanderers can aim for a more competitive and balanced season in the future.