Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
The 2023/24 season proved to be a challenging journey for Adley Wanderers in the third division, finishing in 10th place with a total of 22 points. The team struggled defensively throughout the campaign, culminating in a goal difference of -36—the result of conceding 65 goals while netting only 29. This stark statistic underscores the defensive issues that hampered their overall performance, making it clear that tightening the backline will be a priority moving forward. Despite the difficulties, the Wanderers showed resilience and moments of promise, with several players contributing across the pitch.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
10th
Points
22
Record
6-4-12
GD
-36
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
22
Win Rate
27%
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
Jairo Hernandez
LM
5 contributions
Top scorer
Jairo Hernandez
LM
2 goals
Top assists
Jairo Hernandez
LM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 22
- P21
- Scoring
- 29
- P21
- Defence
- 65
- P21
- Goal difference
- -36
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
6-4-12
Wins
6
27%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-36 GD
Goal Contributions
Jairo Hernandez
Player · 2G · 3A
5
Leonardo Proietti
Player · 2G · 3A
5
Jose Lucero
Player · 2G
2
Bashir Ibrahim
Player · 2G · 1A
3
Emad Abbas
Player · 1G
1
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 2023/24 season proved to be a challenging journey for Adley Wanderers in the third division, finishing in 10th place with a total of 22 points. The team struggled defensively throughout the campaign, culminating in a goal difference of -36—the result of conceding 65 goals while netting only 29. This stark statistic underscores the defensive issues that hampered their overall performance, making it clear that tightening the backline will be a priority moving forward. Despite the difficulties, the Wanderers showed resilience and moments of promise, with several players contributing across the pitch.
Interestingly, the Wanderers' top goal scorers only managed two goals each, highlighting their offensive struggles. However, players like Jairo Hernandez, Leonardo Proietti, and Bashir Ibrahim demonstrated versatility and team spirit, contributing in multiple ways without accumulating disciplinary issues. This season served as a valuable learning experience, emphasizing the need for defensive stability and offensive consistency to climb higher in the league standings.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Consistent team effortdespite defensive setbacks
- Multiple playerscontributed goals and assists
- Resilient performancesin difficult matches
- Development focusfor future seasons
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Adley Wanderers must be addressing their defensive frailties, as evidenced by the high number of goals conceded. Improving defensive organization, communication, and discipline will be crucial. Additionally, increasing offensive output and consistency in front of goal could help turn more draws into wins and reduce losses, ultimately elevating their league position.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
The Wanderers' 2023/24 season was marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent results, culminating in a mid-table finish. Their strengths lie in team spirit and contributions from multiple players, but to progress, they must prioritize defensive solidity and offensive efficiency. This season serves as a foundation for growth, with clear areas identified for improvement to achieve better results in the future.