Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
The 11th season for Tawlybriddle in Division 7 has been a challenging journey, marked by significant struggles on the pitch. Finishing in 9th place with only 4 wins, 2 draws, and a daunting 16 losses, the team faced a tough time trying to find consistency. The fun fact of the season reveals a goal difference of -54, highlighting the defensive struggles that plagued the squad throughout the campaign. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and individual brilliance, with players stepping up in various ways.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
14
Record
4-2-16
GD
-54
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
14
Win Rate
18%
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
Jose Oliveira
CF
8 contributions
Top scorer
Jose Oliveira
CF
7 goals
Top assists
Ivan Martić
RWB
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 14
- P29
- Scoring
- 28
- P33
- Defence
- 82
- P21
- Goal difference
- -54
- P29
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-2-16
Wins
4
18%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-54 GD
Goal Contributions
Jose Oliveira
Player · 7G
7
Andres Ayala
Player · 4G
4
Gustavo Miguel
Player · 2G · 2A
4
Allan Barber
Player · 1G · 1A
2
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 11th season for Tawlybriddle in Division 7 has been a challenging journey, marked by significant struggles on the pitch. Finishing in 9th place with only 4 wins, 2 draws, and a daunting 16 losses, the team faced a tough time trying to find consistency. The fun fact of the season reveals a goal difference of -54, highlighting the defensive struggles that plagued the squad throughout the campaign. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and individual brilliance, with players stepping up in various ways.
This season has been a learning curve, emphasizing the need for defensive organization and squad cohesion. The team’s top performers demonstrated their versatility and commitment, laying a foundation for future improvements. With a focus on strengthening defensive solidity and building on attacking contributions, Tawlybriddle can aim for a more competitive season ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Jose Oliveira led the team with 7 goals, showcasing his offensive threat
- Gustavo Miguel contributed both offensively and defensively with 2 goals and 2 assists
- Players like Andres Ayala and Allan Barber displayed versatility, contributing in multiple facets
- Defensive resilience remains an area for growth, as reflected in the season's goal difference
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains the primary concern, as evidenced by the massive goal deficit. Improving defensive discipline, positioning, and communication will be crucial. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring consistency and reducing the number of losses will be key to climbing the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Tawlybriddle’s season has been a tough but instructive experience. The team’s strengths lie in individual contributions from players like Oliveira and Miguel, who showed their offensive capabilities. However, defensive frailties and inconsistent results have hindered overall progress. With targeted improvements in defensive tactics and squad cohesion, the club can aim for a more balanced and successful campaign in the future.