Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Lynes Albion's 11th season in the league was undoubtedly a challenging one. Competing in Division 7 of the league system, the club faced a tough battle throughout the campaign. With just a single victory, no draws, and 21 losses, the team struggled to find consistency and stability on the pitch. The season's fun fact reveals a significant defensive issue: a goal difference of -80, highlighting ongoing defensive struggles that hampered their ability to compete effectively. 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
12th
Points
3
Record
1-0-21
GD
-80
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
12th
Points
3
Win Rate
5%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-2-1-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Eduardo Alves
LCF
3 contributions
Top scorer
Eduardo Alves
LCF
2 goals
Top assists
Usman Njoku
AM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 3
- P4
- Scoring
- 15
- P4
- Defence
- 95
- P4
- Goal difference
- -80
- P4
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
1-0-21
Wins
1
5%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
21
95%
Attack · Defence
-80 GD
Goal Contributions
Jorge Perez
Player · 2G
2
Ali Ahmed
Player · 2G
2
Koji Shiraishi
Player · 2G
2
Kyungsoo Joo
Player · 2G
2
Eduardo Alves
Player · 2G · 1A
3
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
Lynes Albion's 11th season in the league was undoubtedly a challenging one. Competing in Division 7 of the league system, the club faced a tough battle throughout the campaign. With just a single victory, no draws, and 21 losses, the team struggled to find consistency and stability on the pitch. The season's fun fact reveals a significant defensive issue: a goal difference of -80, highlighting ongoing defensive struggles that hampered their ability to compete effectively. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and a willingness to contribute collectively, with several players stepping up in various roles.
This difficult season serves as a foundation for growth. The club's focus moving forward will be on tightening defensive organization, improving match-day discipline, and fostering a stronger team mentality. The experience gained this season, though tough, offers valuable lessons that can be harnessed to build a more competitive squad in the future.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorers each netted 2 goals, showing shared offensive efforts
- Multiple players contributed in various ways, emphasizing team spirit
- Demonstrated resilience despite a tough campaign
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains the top priority, given the substantial goal difference. The team needs to focus on defensive drills, positional discipline, and reducing individual errors. Additionally, building squad depth and consistency will be vital to avoid such heavy defeats and to improve overall performance.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Lynes Albion's season was marked by significant challenges, especially defensively, which resulted in a poor league standing and a high number of defeats. The collective effort from players who contributed in multiple ways is commendable, but the team must address its defensive frailties and develop a more cohesive tactical approach. With focused improvements and a learning mindset, the club can aim for better results in the upcoming season.