
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Elsey City’s 11th season in the league was undoubtedly a challenging one, marked by struggles on both ends of the pitch. Finishing 10th in Division 7 with only 4 wins and a staggering 18 losses, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. The fun fact of the season reveals a goal difference of -60, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities that plagued the squad and contributed heavily to their overall poor standing. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and a willingness to contribute collectively, with several players stepping up in various roles.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
10th
Points
12
Record
4-0-18
GD
-60

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
12
Win Rate
18%
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
Shinji Kashima
LW
4 contributions
Top scorer
Ivan Ćosić
RW
2 goals
Top assists
Shinji Kashima
LW
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 12
- P21
- Scoring
- 26
- P21
- Defence
- 86
- P21
- Goal difference
- -60
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
4-0-18
Wins
4
18%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
18
82%
Attack · Defence
-60 GD
Goal Contributions
Ivan Ćosić
Player · 2G
2
Manuel Delgado
Player · 1G
1
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
Elsey City’s 11th season in the league was undoubtedly a challenging one, marked by struggles on both ends of the pitch. Finishing 10th in Division 7 with only 4 wins and a staggering 18 losses, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. The fun fact of the season reveals a goal difference of -60, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities that plagued the squad and contributed heavily to their overall poor standing. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and a willingness to contribute collectively, with several players stepping up in various roles.
This season served as a crucial learning curve for Elsey City, emphasizing the need for defensive organization and consistency. While the results were disappointing, the experience gained by the squad and the individual efforts of key players provide a foundation to build upon for future seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Player contributions across the board, with Ivan Ćosić and Manuel Delgado leading in goals
- Consistent appearances from key squad members, gaining valuable match experience
- Demonstrated team spirit despite tough results, maintaining effort throughout the season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Elsey City’s primary focus must be on defensive stability and organization to reduce conceding goals. Improving team cohesion and tactical discipline could help turn narrow defeats into draws or wins. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency and creating more scoring opportunities will be vital for future success.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Elsey City’s season was marked by significant challenges, particularly defensively, as reflected by their -60 goal difference. The squad’s collective effort and individual contributions were commendable, but the results highlight the need for strategic improvements. Strengths include team spirit and player versatility, while areas for growth involve defensive resilience and offensive consistency. With focused development, the club can aim for a more competitive campaign next season.
