Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
The 2023/24 season for Plytoning Wanderers in the sixth division proved to be a challenging journey, marked by a tough battle on the pitch and valuable lessons off it. Finishing in 9th place out of the league's 17 teams, the Wanderers faced a tough campaign with only 6 wins from 22 matches, and a significant goal difference of -13. Despite the difficulties, the season was a unique story of perseverance and team spirit, with moments that will serve as a foundation for future growth. Fun fact: this season of football has its own unique story, filled with ups and downs that will be remembered by the club and fans alike.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
9th
Points
18
Record
6-0-16
GD
-13
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
9th
Points
18
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Stewart Woods
LCM
5 contributions
Top scorer
Stewart Woods
LCM
4 goals
Top assists
Omer N'guessan
LW
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 18
- P29
- Scoring
- 38
- P38
- Defence
- 51
- P29
- Goal difference
- -13
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
6-0-16
Wins
6
27%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-13 GD
Goal Contributions
Ibrahim Muazu
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Stewart Woods
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Kamel Omar
Player · 4G
4
Serge Sangare
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Jason Pelletier
Player · 3G · 1A
4
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 2023/24 season for Plytoning Wanderers in the sixth division proved to be a challenging journey, marked by a tough battle on the pitch and valuable lessons off it. Finishing in 9th place out of the league's 17 teams, the Wanderers faced a tough campaign with only 6 wins from 22 matches, and a significant goal difference of -13. Despite the difficulties, the season was a unique story of perseverance and team spirit, with moments that will serve as a foundation for future growth. Fun fact: this season of football has its own unique story, filled with ups and downs that will be remembered by the club and fans alike.
The Wanderers struggled defensively, conceding 51 goals, but showed resilience in attack with 38 goals scored. The squad's top performers contributed across the board, with several players contributing in multiple ways. While the results were not always favorable, the team demonstrated a collective effort and a desire to improve, setting the stage for a more competitive future.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Ibrahim Muazu, Stewart Woods, Kamel Omar, Serge Sangare, and Jason Pelletier all scored 4 goals each, showcasing a balanced attacking effort.
- The team maintained a disciplined approach with no yellow or red cards throughout the season.
- The squad's resilience was evident in their ability to compete despite the tough league standings.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The Wanderers need to focus on defensive organization to reduce goals conceded, as well as building consistency in performances to turn draws and narrow losses into wins. Developing a more robust attacking strategy could also help improve goal-scoring output and overall league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Plytoning Wanderers' season was undoubtedly a difficult campaign, but one filled with valuable lessons. The team showed resilience and collective effort, with several players stepping up in attack. However, defensive frailties and inconsistent results hindered their progress. Strengths include team spirit and versatile contributors, while areas for improvement involve defensive solidity and tactical consistency. With focused development, the Wanderers can aim higher in the next season.