Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Hawkin-Thor's 11th season in the seventh division has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a tough battle for consistency. Finishing in 10th place with 6 wins, 4 draws, and 12 losses, the team amassed 22 points. The fun fact of the season reveals a goal difference of -23, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued the team throughout the campaign. Despite the setbacks, there were moments of individual brilliance and collective effort that kept the team competitive at times.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
10th
Points
22
Record
6-4-12
GD
-23
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
22
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-F9
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Max Williams
LCM
5 contributions
Top scorer
Gonzalo Martinez
RAM
3 goals
Top assists
Max Williams
LCM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 22
- P25
- Scoring
- 22
- P21
- Defence
- 45
- P21
- Goal difference
- -23
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
6-4-12
Wins
6
27%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-23 GD
Goal Contributions
Gonzalo Martinez
Player · 3G · 1A
4
John Shepherd
Player · 3G
3
Max Williams
Player · 2G · 3A
5
Acacio Parreira
Player · 2G
2
Alan Jurišić
Player · 2G
2
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
Hawkin-Thor's 11th season in the seventh division has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a tough battle for consistency. Finishing in 10th place with 6 wins, 4 draws, and 12 losses, the team amassed 22 points. The fun fact of the season reveals a goal difference of -23, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued the team throughout the campaign. Despite the setbacks, there were moments of individual brilliance and collective effort that kept the team competitive at times.
This season served as a valuable learning experience for Hawkin-Thor, emphasizing the need for defensive solidity and tactical adjustments. The team showed resilience and potential, but consistency and defensive organization remain key areas for development moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Gonzalo Martinez led the team with 3 goals and 1 assist, contributing in multiple ways
- Max Williams showcased versatility with 2 goals and 3 assists
- Acacio Parreira and Alan Jurišić both made 12 and 9 appearances respectively, providing steady presence
- The team scored a total of 22 goals but conceded 45, indicating defensive vulnerabilities
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains the most pressing issue for Hawkin-Thor. The significant goal difference of -23 underscores the need for better defensive tactics and discipline. Improving consistency across matches and reducing conceding errors will be crucial for climbing the league table in the next season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Hawkin-Thor's season has been marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent performances, but also by individual efforts and moments of promise. The team’s strengths lie in their collective spirit and the contributions of key players like Martinez and Williams. However, to progress, a focus on defensive stability and tactical refinement is essential. With targeted improvements, Hawkin-Thor can aim for a more competitive and balanced campaign next season.