Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
The 11th season for Tentword Rovers in Division 7 of League 46 was undoubtedly a challenging journey. Finishing in 11th place with only 2 wins, no draws, and 20 losses, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. The season's fun fact highlights a major issue: a goal difference of -71, reflecting persistent defensive struggles that hampered their ability to compete effectively. Despite these setbacks, the squad showed resilience and individual moments of contribution, laying the groundwork for future development.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
11th
Points
6
Record
2-0-20
GD
-71
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
6
Win Rate
9%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-F9
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Mohamed Raafat
RM
5 contributions
Top scorer
Mohamed Raafat
RM
4 goals
Top assists
Hesham Ragab
CF
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 6
- P13
- Scoring
- 16
- P13
- Defence
- 87
- P13
- Goal difference
- -71
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
2-0-20
Wins
2
9%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
20
91%
Attack · Defence
-71 GD
Goal Contributions
Mohamed Raafat
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Ahmed Adel
Player · 2G
2
Simon Wright
Player · 2G
2
Byeongheon Jee
Player · 2G · 2A
4
Paul Konan
Player · 2G
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
The 11th season for Tentword Rovers in Division 7 of League 46 was undoubtedly a challenging journey. Finishing in 11th place with only 2 wins, no draws, and 20 losses, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. The season's fun fact highlights a major issue: a goal difference of -71, reflecting persistent defensive struggles that hampered their ability to compete effectively. Despite these setbacks, the squad showed resilience and individual moments of contribution, laying the groundwork for future development.
This season served as a valuable learning experience, exposing areas that require attention and improvement. The Rovers demonstrated commitment through their players' efforts, even if the results didn't translate into points on the table. With a focus on defensive organization and consistency, the club can aim for a more competitive season ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Mohamed Raafat contributed with 4 goals and 1 assist, showcasing versatility
- Ahmed Adel and Simon Wright each scored 2 goals, providing attacking options
- Byeongheon Jee added 2 goals and 2 assists, contributing across the pitch
- Defensive frailty was evident, but individual efforts kept the team fighting
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Tentword Rovers moving forward must be defensive organization. The staggering goal difference of -71 indicates that defensive lapses were a recurring issue. Improving defensive discipline, positioning, and communication will be crucial. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring consistency and creating more scoring opportunities could help turn narrow losses into valuable points.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Tentword Rovers' 2023/24 season was marked by significant challenges, particularly defensively, but also by individual efforts from dedicated players. The team’s strengths lie in their collective resilience and the contributions of versatile players like Mohamed Raafat and Byeongheon Jee. However, to progress, the club must address defensive vulnerabilities and foster a more cohesive tactical approach. With focused improvements, the Rovers can aim for a more competitive and balanced campaign next season.