Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Wallingtough's 11th season in the league was undoubtedly a challenging one. Competing in Division 4 of the league system, the team finished in 11th place with a record that reflected struggles on both ends of the pitch. The fun fact for this campaign is their goal difference of -45, highlighting significant defensive issues that hampered their overall performance. Despite some bright spots in attack, the team found it difficult to contain opponents, leading to a season marked by defensive lapses and inconsistent results.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
11th
Points
13
Record
4-1-17
GD
-45
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
13
Win Rate
18%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Arnoldo Perez
CF
7 contributions
Top scorer
Segundo San Martin
LW
5 goals
Top assists
Arnoldo Perez
CF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 13
- P13
- Scoring
- 33
- P13
- Defence
- 78
- P13
- Goal difference
- -45
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
4-1-17
Wins
4
18%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
17
77%
Attack · Defence
-45 GD
Goal Contributions
Segundo San Martin
Player · 5G
5
Albert David
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Paulo Pereira
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Arnoldo Perez
Player · 3G · 4A
7
Roberto Gonzalez
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
Wallingtough's 11th season in the league was undoubtedly a challenging one. Competing in Division 4 of the league system, the team finished in 11th place with a record that reflected struggles on both ends of the pitch. The fun fact for this campaign is their goal difference of -45, highlighting significant defensive issues that hampered their overall performance. Despite some bright spots in attack, the team found it difficult to contain opponents, leading to a season marked by defensive lapses and inconsistent results.
Interestingly, Wallingtough's top scorer, Segundo San Martin, netted just 5 goals in 6 appearances, emphasizing the team's limited offensive firepower. The season served as a crucial learning curve, with the club aiming to address defensive frailties and build a more cohesive unit moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorer: Segundo San Martin with 5 goals
- Strong team contributions: Multiple players chipped in with goals and assists
- Resilience in attack: 33 goals scored despite defensive struggles
- Learning experience: A tough season to analyze and improve upon
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains the primary concern, as reflected by the -45 goal difference. Improving defensive cohesion, reducing individual errors, and strengthening the backline will be vital. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring consistency and converting chances more effectively could help turn narrow losses into draws or wins.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Wallingtough's season was marked by defensive struggles and a tough league position, but it also provided valuable lessons. The team showed resilience in attack and individual talent, but needs significant improvements defensively. Focusing on defensive solidity and tactical discipline will be crucial for a more competitive campaign next season. The foundation is there—now it's about building a more balanced and resilient squad.