Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Cromsket's 11th season in division 7 of league 52 has been a challenging journey, marked by struggles on both ends of the pitch. Finishing 12th out of the standings with only 2 wins, 3 draws, and a staggering 17 losses, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. The fun fact of the season reveals a goal difference of -42, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities that plagued the squad and contributed heavily to their overall struggles. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and individual effort, with players contributing in various ways to keep the team fighting.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
12th
Points
9
Record
2-3-17
GD
-42
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
9
Win Rate
9%
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
Henrique Saraiva
AM
5 contributions
Top scorer
Henrique Saraiva
AM
3 goals
Top assists
Jose Espinoza
RCM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 9
- P4
- Scoring
- 24
- P4
- Defence
- 66
- P13
- Goal difference
- -42
- P4
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
2-3-17
Wins
2
9%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
17
77%
Attack · Defence
-42 GD
Goal Contributions
Nabil Maher
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Servando Perez
Player · 3G
3
Henrique Saraiva
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Ryan Araujo
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Jose Espinoza
Player · 2G · 3A
5
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
Cromsket's 11th season in division 7 of league 52 has been a challenging journey, marked by struggles on both ends of the pitch. Finishing 12th out of the standings with only 2 wins, 3 draws, and a staggering 17 losses, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. The fun fact of the season reveals a goal difference of -42, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities that plagued the squad and contributed heavily to their overall struggles. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and individual effort, with players contributing in various ways to keep the team fighting.
This season has been a tough learning curve, emphasizing the need for defensive organization and consistency. While the results were disappointing, the team’s spirit and individual performances provide a foundation to build upon for future seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Multiple players contributed goals and assists, showcasing team effort
- Players like Nabil Maher and Henrique Saraiva displayed versatility and commitment
- Gained valuable experience in a competitive league environment
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains the primary concern, as reflected by the substantial goal difference. Improving defensive discipline, positioning, and communication will be crucial. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring consistency and converting more chances could help turn draws into wins and reduce losses.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Cromsket's season has been marked by defensive struggles and limited success on the pitch. The team’s strengths lie in the collective effort of versatile players who contributed across various facets of the game. However, to progress, significant improvements are needed defensively and tactically. Building on the individual efforts and addressing the defensive issues will be key to turning this challenging season into a foundation for future success.