Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Kidge Regis's 11th season in division 7 has been a challenging journey, marked by significant defensive struggles and a tough battle for consistency. Finishing 11th out of the league's teams, the club managed only 3 wins, 2 draws, and suffered 17 losses. The season's fun fact reveals a goal difference of -45, highlighting the defensive frailties that plagued the team throughout the campaign. Despite these setbacks, the squad showed resilience and individual talent, with some players stepping up in difficult circumstances.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
11th
Points
11
Record
3-2-17
GD
-45
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
11th
Points
11
Win Rate
14%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
John Smith
LCM
6 contributions
Top scorer
Charles Mitchell
AM
5 goals
Top assists
John Smith
LCM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 11
- P13
- Scoring
- 24
- P17
- Defence
- 69
- P13
- Goal difference
- -45
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
3-2-17
Wins
3
14%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
17
77%
Attack · Defence
-45 GD
Goal Contributions
Charles Mitchell
Player · 5G
5
Bernard Palmer
Player · 2G · 1A
3
Francisco Saez
Player · 2G
2
Antonio Siqueira
Player · 4A
4
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
Kidge Regis's 11th season in division 7 has been a challenging journey, marked by significant defensive struggles and a tough battle for consistency. Finishing 11th out of the league's teams, the club managed only 3 wins, 2 draws, and suffered 17 losses. The season's fun fact reveals a goal difference of -45, highlighting the defensive frailties that plagued the team throughout the campaign. Despite these setbacks, the squad showed resilience and individual talent, with some players stepping up in difficult circumstances.
This season serves as a crucial learning curve for Kidge Regis, emphasizing the need for defensive organization and squad stability. While the results were disappointing, the experience gained can be harnessed to build a stronger, more cohesive team in the future.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Charles Mitchell led the team with 5 goals, showcasing his offensive contribution.
- Antonio Siqueira was a versatile asset, providing 4 assists alongside 2 goals.
- The team displayed fighting spirit, with several players contributing across multiple facets of play.
- Scoring 24 goals despite the struggles highlights offensive potential that can be developed further.
- Defensive issues remain a priority, with a goal conceded tally of 69.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains the most pressing concern, as evidenced by the high number of goals conceded. Building a more cohesive backline and focusing on defensive drills could significantly alter the team's fortunes. Additionally, consistency across matches and squad depth will be vital to avoid the frequent losses that hampered progress this season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Kidge Regis's season has been a tough but instructive experience. The squad showed flashes of offensive talent and individual effort, but defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent performances hindered overall success. Strengthening the defensive unit and fostering team cohesion will be essential steps moving forward. With targeted improvements, the club can aim for a more competitive and resilient campaign in the next season.