Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Holeston Stanley's 11th season in division 7 of league 27 was undeniably challenging. Finishing in 10th place with only 5 wins and a total of 15 points, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. The fun fact of the season reveals a goal difference of -47, highlighting the defensive struggles that plagued the squad and ultimately impacted their overall standing. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and some promising individual performances that could serve as a foundation for future growth.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
10th
Points
15
Record
5-0-17
GD
-47
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
15
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-2-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Robert Schultz
LAM
10 contributions
Top scorer
Milton Navarro
RCF
7 goals
Top assists
Tom van den Berg
RAM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 15
- P21
- Scoring
- 33
- P21
- Defence
- 80
- P21
- Goal difference
- -47
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
5-0-17
Wins
5
23%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
17
77%
Attack · Defence
-47 GD
Goal Contributions
Milton Navarro
Player · 7G · 2A
9
Robert Schultz
Player · 6G · 4A
10
Mamadou Tra
Player · 6G · 2A
8
Younghwan Chai
Player · 3G
3
Daniel Barrientos
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
Holeston Stanley's 11th season in division 7 of league 27 was undeniably challenging. Finishing in 10th place with only 5 wins and a total of 15 points, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. The fun fact of the season reveals a goal difference of -47, highlighting the defensive struggles that plagued the squad and ultimately impacted their overall standing. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and some promising individual performances that could serve as a foundation for future growth.
This season served as a valuable learning experience for Holeston Stanley, emphasizing the need for defensive solidity and consistency. The squad's collective effort was evident, with players contributing across multiple facets of the game. The season's difficulties underscore the importance of strategic improvements and squad development moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Milton Navarro led the team with 7 goals, showcasing his offensive threat
- Robert Schultz contributed with 6 goals and 4 assists, demonstrating versatility
- Mamadou Tra was a key contributor with 6 goals and 2 assists
- The team displayed resilience with multiple players contributing to the attack
- Defensive record highlights the need for defensive organization and discipline
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains the primary area for development, as evidenced by the significant goal difference. Improving defensive discipline, positioning, and communication will be crucial in turning around the team's fortunes. Additionally, increasing consistency in results and building a more balanced attack could help secure more points in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Holeston Stanley's season was marked by adversity and defensive struggles, but also by individual efforts that hint at potential. The team’s strengths lie in its collective spirit and contributions from key players, but significant improvements are needed in defensive organization and overall consistency. With targeted development and strategic planning, the club can aim to elevate their performance in the upcoming season.