Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Willing Town’s 11th season in the league was undoubtedly challenging, finishing in 10th place in Division 7 with a total of 19 points. The team managed to secure 6 wins, but their struggles at the back were evident, as they suffered 15 defeats and conceded 64 goals. This resulted in a goal difference of -22, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their overall performance. Despite the difficulties, the team showed resilience and a fighting spirit, with some promising individual contributions. Interestingly, the fun fact for this season is the goal difference of -22, which underscores the defensive struggles throughout the campaign.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
10th
Points
19
Record
6-1-15
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
10th
Points
19
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Michael Johnson
CF
8 contributions
Top scorer
Michael Johnson
CF
8 goals
Top assists
Ignacio Medina
RW
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 19
- P21
- Scoring
- 42
- P42
- Defence
- 64
- P21
- Goal difference
- -22
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
6-1-15
Wins
6
27%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
15
68%
Attack · Defence
-22 GD
Goal Contributions
Michael Johnson
Player · 8G
8
Joshua Hill
Player · 6G
6
Laurent Adam
Player · 4G · 3A
7
Gianni Lombardo
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Lorenzo Martinez
Player · 3G
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
Willing Town’s 11th season in the league was undoubtedly challenging, finishing in 10th place in Division 7 with a total of 19 points. The team managed to secure 6 wins, but their struggles at the back were evident, as they suffered 15 defeats and conceded 64 goals. This resulted in a goal difference of -22, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their overall performance. Despite the difficulties, the team showed resilience and a fighting spirit, with some promising individual contributions. Interestingly, the fun fact for this season is the goal difference of -22, which underscores the defensive struggles throughout the campaign.
This season served as a valuable learning experience for Willing Town, emphasizing the need for defensive organization and consistency. The team displayed moments of attacking promise, netting 42 goals, but often found themselves on the wrong side of tight fixtures. The squad’s collective effort and individual performances laid a foundation for future growth, even if the results didn’t always reflect their efforts on the pitch.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Michael Johnson’s consistent goal-scoring contribution with 8 goals
- Laurent Adam’s versatile play, adding 4 goals and 3 assists
- Team spirit evident in multiple players contributing across different roles
- Competitive spirit shown in narrow victories and fighting spirit in tough matches
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Willing Town’s primary focus must be on defensive organization and resilience. The significant goal deficit indicates a need to tighten up at the back, improve defensive communication, and reduce individual errors. Additionally, consistency across matches and maintaining focus throughout the game will be crucial for climbing higher in the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Willing Town’s season was marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent results, finishing in the lower half of the table. The team showed promising individual performances and a resilient spirit, but needs to address defensive frailties and build greater consistency. With targeted improvements, particularly in defensive organization, the club can aim for a more competitive campaign next season. The foundation is there—now it’s about tightening the ship and learning from this tough season.