Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Bury City’s 7th division campaign was undeniably challenging, marking a season filled with ups and downs. Finishing in 9th place out of the league’s 21 teams, the club accumulated 20 points from 6 wins, 2 draws, and 14 losses. The team scored 49 goals but conceded 56, resulting in a goal difference of -7. Despite the struggles, this season was a unique chapter in the club’s history, with moments of resilience and individual brilliance shining through. A fun fact about this campaign is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story—highlighting the unpredictable and often unpredictable nature of lower league football.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
9th
Points
20
Record
6-2-14
GD
-7
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
20
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Joaquim Cousin
LM
11 contributions
Top scorer
Dohyun Che
RCF
7 goals
Top assists
Alexander Peters
LCM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 20
- P29
- Scoring
- 49
- P38
- Defence
- 56
- P29
- Goal difference
- -7
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
6-2-14
Wins
6
27%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-7 GD
Goal Contributions
Dohyun Che
Player · 7G
7
Joaquim Cousin
Player · 6G · 5A
11
James Garza
Player · 6G · 1A
7
Alfonso Ponce
Player · 5G · 1A
6
Humberto Rodriguez
Player · 5G · 5A
10
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
Bury City’s 7th division campaign was undeniably challenging, marking a season filled with ups and downs. Finishing in 9th place out of the league’s 21 teams, the club accumulated 20 points from 6 wins, 2 draws, and 14 losses. The team scored 49 goals but conceded 56, resulting in a goal difference of -7. Despite the struggles, this season was a unique chapter in the club’s history, with moments of resilience and individual brilliance shining through. A fun fact about this campaign is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story—highlighting the unpredictable and often unpredictable nature of lower league football.
This season served as a valuable learning experience, exposing areas for growth while also showcasing the talent within the squad. The team’s efforts were driven by standout performances from key players who contributed across multiple facets of the game, demonstrating a collective spirit even amid adversity.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Dohyun Che led the scoring with 7 goals, showcasing his offensive threat.
- Joaquim Cousin was a versatile contributor with 6 goals and 5 assists.
- Humberto Rodriguez was a creative force, providing 5 goals and 5 assists.
- The team displayed resilience with multiple players contributing without receiving any cards.
- The season saw moments of promising attacking play, despite defensive vulnerabilities.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Bury City’s season was marred by defensive lapses and inconsistency, as reflected in the high number of losses and goals conceded. Strengthening defensive organization and maintaining focus throughout matches could turn narrow defeats into valuable points. Additionally, building squad depth and consistency will be vital for future campaigns to avoid the fluctuations experienced this season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bury City’s 2023/24 season was a difficult yet instructive chapter. The club showed flashes of attacking brilliance and individual talent, but defensive frailties and inconsistent results hampered overall progress. The strengths lie in the creative contributions of players like Humberto Rodriguez and the goal-scoring prowess of Che, Cousin, and Garza. Moving forward, focusing on defensive solidity and squad cohesion will be key to climbing the league table. This season may have been tough, but it sets the foundation for growth and future success.