Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Whistby Bol's 11th season in Division 6 of League 13 proved to be a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a need for strategic refinement. Finishing in 9th place with 5 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses, the team accumulated 22 points. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their goal difference of -26, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued their season and underscoring the importance of tightening their backline moving forward.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
22
Record
5-7-10
GD
-26
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
22
Win Rate
23%
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
Horacio Soto
CF
9 contributions
Top scorer
Horacio Soto
CF
6 goals
Top assists
Jens Schmidt
CF
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 22
- P29
- Scoring
- 38
- P46
- Defence
- 64
- P13
- Goal difference
- -26
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-7-10
Wins
5
23%
Draws
7
32%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-26 GD
Goal Contributions
Horacio Soto
Player · 6G · 3A
9
Nelson Hernandez
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Sangwoo Yoon
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Abou Niamien
Player · 2G · 1A
3
Abdullah Mohamed
Player · 2G · 4A
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
Whistby Bol's 11th season in Division 6 of League 13 proved to be a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a need for strategic refinement. Finishing in 9th place with 5 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses, the team accumulated 22 points. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their goal difference of -26, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued their season and underscoring the importance of tightening their backline moving forward.
Despite the setbacks, there were bright spots in individual performances and team contributions. The squad showed resilience and a willingness to contribute across the pitch, setting the foundation for future growth and improvement.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Horacio Soto led the team with 6 goals and 3 assists, showcasing his versatility.
- Abdullah Mohamed contributed significantly with 4 assists, demonstrating his playmaking ability.
- The team scored a total of 38 goals, reflecting offensive efforts despite defensive vulnerabilities.
- The squad displayed a collective effort, with multiple players contributing in various ways.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Whistby Bol should be addressing their defensive frailties, as evidenced by their goal difference. Improving defensive organization, reducing individual errors, and fostering better communication at the back could significantly alter their fortunes next season. Additionally, consistency in performance and converting more of their goal-scoring opportunities could help climb the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Whistby Bol's season was marked by resilience and individual contributions, but ultimately overshadowed by defensive struggles that hindered their overall success. The team’s strengths lie in their versatile players and offensive efforts, yet they must focus on defensive solidity and consistency to progress. With targeted improvements, this squad can aim for a more competitive campaign in the upcoming season.