Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Rader's 11th season in division 7 of league 30 proved to be a challenging journey, marked by struggles at both ends of the pitch. The team finished in 10th place, with only 3 wins, 1 draw, and a staggering 18 losses. The season's fun fact highlights the extent of their defensive difficulties: a goal difference of -84, reflecting ongoing defensive struggles that hampered their ability to compete effectively. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and a willingness to contribute across the board, with some players stepping up in various roles.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
10th
Points
10
Record
3-1-18
GD
-84
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
10
Win Rate
14%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Yasuo Nakano
RM
3 contributions
Top scorer
Tamer Mourad
RM
1 goals
Top assists
Yasuo Nakano
RM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 10
- P21
- Scoring
- 9
- P13
- Defence
- 93
- P21
- Goal difference
- -84
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
3-1-18
Wins
3
14%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
18
82%
Attack · Defence
-84 GD
Goal Contributions
Tamer Mourad
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
Rader's 11th season in division 7 of league 30 proved to be a challenging journey, marked by struggles at both ends of the pitch. The team finished in 10th place, with only 3 wins, 1 draw, and a staggering 18 losses. The season's fun fact highlights the extent of their defensive difficulties: a goal difference of -84, reflecting ongoing defensive struggles that hampered their ability to compete effectively. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and a willingness to contribute across the board, with some players stepping up in various roles.
This campaign served as a tough learning curve for Rader, emphasizing the need for defensive solidity and consistency. While offensive output was limited, the squad's collective effort in multiple facets of play remains a foundation to build upon for future seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Player commitment: Multiple players contributed despite the tough season
- Tamer Mourad scored the only goal for the team
- Defensive resilience remains a key focus for improvement
- Season as a valuable learning experience for squad development
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization and resilience need urgent attention to turn around the goal difference and reduce the number of goals conceded. Additionally, increasing offensive potency and creating more scoring opportunities will be vital for future success. Building squad depth and consistency will also be key to overcoming the challenges faced this season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Rader's season was undoubtedly difficult, with significant defensive struggles and limited offensive output. The team’s collective effort and willingness to contribute across various roles are positive signs for future development. Addressing defensive frailties and enhancing attacking options will be crucial in turning this challenging campaign into a foundation for growth and improvement.