Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Cridge United's 11th season in the sixth division of the league was undoubtedly challenging. Finishing in 11th place with only a single victory, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. With a total of 20 losses and a goal difference of -79, the season was marked by defensive struggles and inconsistency on the pitch. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and a willingness to contribute collectively, with several players stepping up in various roles. A fun fact from this season is the staggering goal difference of -79, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued the team and underscoring the need for strategic improvements moving forward.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
4
Record
1-1-20
GD
-79
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
4
Win Rate
5%
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
Mahmoud Abo
RW
3 contributions
Top scorer
Mahmoud Abo
RW
2 goals
Top assists
Mahmoud Abo
RW
1 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 4
- P13
- Scoring
- 12
- P13
- Defence
- 91
- P13
- Goal difference
- -79
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
1-1-20
Wins
1
5%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
20
91%
Attack · Defence
-79 GD
Goal Contributions
Musa Murtala
Player · 2G
2
Mahmoud Abo
Player · 2G · 1A
3
Minko Oshima
Player · 1G
1
Jason Johnstone
Player · 1G
1
William Miller
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
Cridge United's 11th season in the sixth division of the league was undoubtedly challenging. Finishing in 11th place with only a single victory, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. With a total of 20 losses and a goal difference of -79, the season was marked by defensive struggles and inconsistency on the pitch. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and a willingness to contribute collectively, with several players stepping up in various roles. A fun fact from this season is the staggering goal difference of -79, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued the team and underscoring the need for strategic improvements moving forward.
Throughout the season, Cridge United demonstrated moments of individual brilliance and team spirit, even if the results didn't always reflect their efforts. The season served as a valuable learning experience, emphasizing the importance of defensive organization and consistency. As the team looks ahead, building on the positives and addressing weaknesses will be crucial for future success.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Multiple players contributed in various ways, showcasing team spirit
- Musa Murtala and Mahmoud Abo each scored 2 goals, leading the attack
- William Miller provided 1 goal and 1 assist, showing versatility
- Defensive improvements are a top priority after a tough season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Cridge United's season was marred by defensive frailties, as reflected in the -79 goal difference. Strengthening the backline, improving defensive organization, and reducing conceding errors will be vital. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring consistency and creating more scoring opportunities could help turn narrow losses into wins.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Cridge United's season was a tough journey marked by defensive struggles and limited victories. The team showed admirable collective effort and individual contributions, but the results highlight the need for tactical adjustments and defensive solidity. With a focus on strengthening defensive organization and building confidence, the club can aim for a more competitive campaign in the upcoming season. The foundation is there—now it's about refining and improving to climb the league table.