Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Bustwor Athletic's 11th season in division 7 of league 22 has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a need for strategic overhaul. Finishing in 8th place with 6 wins, 4 draws, and 12 losses, the team accumulated 22 points. The fun fact of the season reveals a goal difference of -22, highlighting the defensive vulnerabilities that plagued the squad throughout the campaign. Despite some bright spots, the season underscored the importance of tightening defensive organization and fostering consistency across matches.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
22
Record
6-4-12
GD
-22
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
8th
Points
22
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Julien Bailly
LCM
6 contributions
Top scorer
Julien Bailly
LCM
3 goals
Top assists
Julien Bailly
LCM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 22
- P38
- Scoring
- 27
- P38
- Defence
- 49
- P46
- Goal difference
- -22
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-4-12
Wins
6
27%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-22 GD
Goal Contributions
Kyungtaek Jung
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Emilio Pintos
Player · 3G · 3A
6
Julien Bailly
Player · 3G · 3A
6
Allan Douglas
Player · 2G
2
Francesco Bianco
Player
0
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
Bustwor Athletic's 11th season in division 7 of league 22 has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a need for strategic overhaul. Finishing in 8th place with 6 wins, 4 draws, and 12 losses, the team accumulated 22 points. The fun fact of the season reveals a goal difference of -22, highlighting the defensive vulnerabilities that plagued the squad throughout the campaign. Despite some bright spots, the season underscored the importance of tightening defensive organization and fostering consistency across matches.
This season served as a crucial learning curve for Bustwor Athletic, emphasizing areas for growth while recognizing the contributions of key players who consistently contributed on the pitch. The team’s resilience and collective effort will be the foundation upon which future success can be built.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top goal-scorers: Jung, Pintos, and Bailly each netted 3 goals
- Key contributors: Pintos and Bailly both provided 3 assists
- Consistent appearances: Bailly featured in 14 matches, leading the team
- Defensive lessons: Despite struggles, the team showed resilience in some matches
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains the primary concern, as reflected in the significant goal difference. Improving defensive cohesion, reducing individual errors, and strengthening the backline will be vital for climbing the league table. Additionally, converting more goal-scoring opportunities could help turn draws into wins and bolster overall points tally.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bustwor Athletic's season was marked by defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent results, culminating in a 8th place finish. The team showed resilience and collective effort, with key players stepping up in various roles. Strengthening defensive tactics and maintaining attacking consistency will be essential for future progress. This campaign has provided valuable lessons, and with targeted improvements, the club can aim for a more competitive and stable season ahead.