Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Strandy’s 11th season in division 5 has been a challenging journey, marked by significant struggles on both ends of the pitch. Finishing 12th in league 12 with only 1 win, 2 draws, and a staggering 19 losses, the team faced an uphill battle throughout the campaign. The fun fact of the season reveals a goal difference of -66, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued the squad and contributed heavily to their poor standing. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and a willingness to contribute collectively, with several players stepping up in various roles.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
5
Record
1-2-19
GD
-66
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
12th
Points
5
Win Rate
5%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Hector Dos Santos
CF
9 contributions
Top scorer
Jonghun Jee
AM
7 goals
Top assists
Hector Dos Santos
CF
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 5
- P4
- Scoring
- 22
- P4
- Defence
- 88
- P4
- Goal difference
- -66
- P4
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
1-2-19
Wins
1
5%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
19
86%
Attack · Defence
-66 GD
Goal Contributions
Jonghun Jee
Player · 7G
7
Yasin Ali
Player · 2G · 3A
5
Hector Dos Santos
Player · 2G · 7A
9
David Dunn
Player · 2G
2
Maya Hamazaki
Player · 1G · 1A
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
Strandy’s 11th season in division 5 has been a challenging journey, marked by significant struggles on both ends of the pitch. Finishing 12th in league 12 with only 1 win, 2 draws, and a staggering 19 losses, the team faced an uphill battle throughout the campaign. The fun fact of the season reveals a goal difference of -66, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued the squad and contributed heavily to their poor standing. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and a willingness to contribute collectively, with several players stepping up in various roles.
This season has been a tough learning curve for Strandy, emphasizing the need for defensive organization and consistency. The team’s offensive efforts, while limited, did show some promise, but the defensive frailties ultimately overshadowed any attacking progress made. With a focus on growth and development, this campaign serves as a foundation for future improvement.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Jonghun Jee led the team with 7 goals, showcasing individual talent despite overall team struggles
- Yasin Ali contributed with 3 assists, demonstrating playmaking ability
- Hector Dos Santos was a versatile contributor with 2 goals and 7 assists
- The team’s collective effort in contributing across multiple facets of play
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains the primary area for growth, as evidenced by the massive goal difference. Improving defensive cohesion, positioning, and discipline will be crucial moving forward. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring consistency and converting chances more effectively could help turn close matches into wins.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Strandy’s season has been a tough one, marked by defensive struggles and limited success on the pitch. The team’s collective effort and individual contributions highlight potential, but significant improvements are needed in defensive solidity and overall consistency. With a focus on strengthening the backline and building confidence, the future can hold better results and a more competitive campaign.