Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Raundston Villa's 11th season has been a challenging journey, marked by a tough fight in the league and a quest for consistency. Competing in the fifth division and fourth league tier, the team finished in 10th place with a total of 19 points. The season's fun fact? It was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with moments of resilience and lessons learned the hard way. Despite some bright spots, the club faced hurdles that impacted their overall standing, but every setback offers an opportunity for growth.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
19
Record
5-4-13
GD
-9
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
19
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Mahmoud Aly
LW
9 contributions
Top scorer
Yongho Byun
CF
5 goals
Top assists
Mahmoud Aly
LW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 19
- P21
- Scoring
- 37
- P25
- Defence
- 46
- P29
- Goal difference
- -9
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-4-13
Wins
5
23%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-9 GD
Goal Contributions
Yongho Byun
Player · 5G
5
Bruce Ali
Player · 4G · 4A
8
Mahmoud Aly
Player · 3G · 6A
9
Matthias Werner
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Mauro Marino
Player · 3G
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
Raundston Villa's 11th season has been a challenging journey, marked by a tough fight in the league and a quest for consistency. Competing in the fifth division and fourth league tier, the team finished in 10th place with a total of 19 points. The season's fun fact? It was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with moments of resilience and lessons learned the hard way. Despite some bright spots, the club faced hurdles that impacted their overall standing, but every setback offers an opportunity for growth.
This season saw the team score 37 goals but concede 46, resulting in a goal difference of -9. The squad showed fighting spirit, earning 5 wins and 4 draws, but also suffered 13 losses. The season was a rollercoaster, with plenty of room for improvement as Raundston Villa aims to climb higher in the next campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorer Yongho Byun netted 5 goals, showcasing his offensive contribution
- Bruce Ali and Mahmoud Aly combined for 8 assists, demonstrating their playmaking skills
- The team displayed resilience with 4 draws, earning valuable points in tight matches
- Consistent appearances from key players like Mauro Marino and Mahmoud Aly provided stability
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Raundston Villa's season highlighted the need for defensive solidity, as conceding 46 goals suggests vulnerabilities at the back. Additionally, converting more of their goal-scoring opportunities could have turned some draws into wins, boosting their league position. Building consistency and fostering team cohesion will be crucial for future success.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Raundston Villa's 2023/24 season was undeniably a difficult campaign, but it was also a valuable learning experience. The team showed resilience and individual brilliance from players like Byun, Ali, and Aly, but defensive lapses and inconsistency hampered their progress. Strengthening the defense, improving goal conversion, and fostering team chemistry will be key areas to focus on moving forward. With dedication and strategic planning, the club can aim for a more competitive and successful season ahead.