Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
The 11th season for Westaby in Division 7 was undoubtedly a challenging journey. Finishing in 10th place out of the league's 31 teams, the club struggled to find consistency and defensive solidity. The season’s fun fact reveals a significant hurdle: a goal difference of -55, highlighting defensive struggles throughout the campaign. Despite the setbacks, the team showed resilience and individual moments of contribution, laying the groundwork for future growth.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
10th
Points
12
Record
4-0-18
GD
-55
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
12
Win Rate
18%
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-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Alfred Baker
AM
6 contributions
Top scorer
Reginald Jones
LCF
4 goals
Top assists
Josue Franco
RCF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 12
- P21
- Scoring
- 28
- P33
- Defence
- 83
- P13
- Goal difference
- -55
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
4-0-18
Wins
4
18%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
18
82%
Attack · Defence
-55 GD
Goal Contributions
Jose Caron
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Reginald Jones
Player · 4G · 1A
5
John Mills
Player · 3G
3
Paulo Saraiva
Player · 3G
3
Alfred Baker
Player · 3G · 3A
6
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 Westaby in Division 7 was undoubtedly a challenging journey. Finishing in 10th place out of the league's 31 teams, the club struggled to find consistency and defensive solidity. The season’s fun fact reveals a significant hurdle: a goal difference of -55, highlighting defensive struggles throughout the campaign. Despite the setbacks, the team showed resilience and individual moments of contribution, laying the groundwork for future growth.
This season served as a valuable learning experience, emphasizing the need for defensive organization and team cohesion. With only 4 wins and a total of 28 goals scored, Westaby faced an uphill battle against more disciplined opponents. The club’s focus now shifts toward addressing defensive frailties and building a more balanced squad for the seasons ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorers: Reginald Jones and Jose Caron with 4 goals each
- Consistent contributors: Alfred Baker with 3 goals and 3 assists
- Player versatility: Multiple players contributing in various roles
- Learning curve: Gaining experience and identifying areas for improvement
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains the most pressing issue, as evidenced by the high number of goals conceded. Improving team cohesion and defensive tactics will be crucial. Additionally, securing more draws or wins will be vital to climb the league table and build confidence within the squad.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Westaby's 2023/24 season was marked by adversity and valuable lessons. The team displayed resilience and individual talent, but defensive frailties and consistency issues hindered overall success. Strengths include dedicated players contributing across the pitch and a foundation of experience to build upon. Moving forward, focus on defensive solidity and tactical discipline will be essential to turn potential into results. This season may be viewed as a stepping stone toward future improvement and stability.