Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Roth United's 11th season in the third division was undoubtedly a challenging journey. Finishing in 9th place out of the league's teams, the campaign was marked by inconsistency and a tough battle to climb higher in the standings. The team managed 6 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses, accumulating 23 points. Despite the setbacks, Roth United displayed resilience and a fighting spirit, with a fun fact that perfectly encapsulates their season: "A season of football with its own unique story." This season will surely serve as a foundation for growth and future success.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
9th
Points
23
Record
6-5-11
GD
-12
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
23
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
Adel Amin
LW
12 contributions
Top scorer
Milan Burić
AM
7 goals
Top assists
Adel Amin
LW
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 23
- P29
- Scoring
- 49
- P42
- Defence
- 61
- P38
- Goal difference
- -12
- P46
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
6-5-11
Wins
6
27%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-12 GD
Goal Contributions
Milan Burić
Player · 7G · 2A
9
Jaime Solis
Player · 6G · 2A
8
Daniel Muller
Player · 5G · 1A
6
Adel Amin
Player · 5G · 7A
12
Luciano Nieva
Player · 4G · 3A
7
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
Roth United's 11th season in the third division was undoubtedly a challenging journey. Finishing in 9th place out of the league's teams, the campaign was marked by inconsistency and a tough battle to climb higher in the standings. The team managed 6 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses, accumulating 23 points. Despite the setbacks, Roth United displayed resilience and a fighting spirit, with a fun fact that perfectly encapsulates their season:"A season of football with its own unique story."This season will surely serve as a foundation for growth and future success.
The team’s offensive efforts yielded 49 goals, but defensive frailties saw them concede 61, resulting in a goal difference of -12. The squad’s top performers contributed significantly, with Milan Burić leading the scoring charts with 7 goals and 2 assists, demonstrating his role as a versatile team player. Similarly, Adel Amin’s 7 assists and overall contribution highlight the collective effort, even amid the season’s difficulties.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Milan Burić: 7 goals, 2 assists, consistent presence
- Adel Amin: 7 assists, contributing in multiple ways
- Competitive spirit maintained despite setbacks
- Notable offensive output with 49 goals scored
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Roth United’s season highlighted the need for defensive solidity and consistency. Conceding 61 goals suggests defensive lapses that need addressing. Additionally, improving match discipline and reducing losses could help climb higher in the league standings. Fostering a more cohesive team strategy and sharpening defensive organization will be crucial moving forward.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Roth United’s season was a tough but valuable learning experience. The team showed resilience and individual brilliance, especially from key players like Burić and Amin. However, defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistency hampered their ability to challenge for higher positions. With a focus on defensive organization and team cohesion, Roth United can aim for a more competitive campaign next season, building on the positives and addressing the areas that need improvement.