Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
The 11th season for Newsbridsen in Division 7 of League 10 has been a challenging journey marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for survival. The team finished in 12th place with only 2 wins, 2 draws, and a staggering 18 losses, accumulating just 8 points. Their goal difference of -46 underscores the defensive frailties that plagued their campaign, with opponents frequently finding the net against them. Despite these setbacks, the team displayed resilience and some individual brilliance, with players contributing in various ways to the team's efforts.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
8
Record
2-2-18
GD
-46
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
12th
Points
8
Win Rate
9%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Walter Thompson
AM
7 contributions
Top scorer
Walter Thompson
AM
3 goals
Top assists
Walter Thompson
AM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 8
- P4
- Scoring
- 23
- P8
- Defence
- 69
- P29
- Goal difference
- -46
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
2-2-18
Wins
2
9%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
18
82%
Attack · Defence
-46 GD
Goal Contributions
Walter Thompson
Player · 3G · 4A
7
Giuseppe De Santis
Player · 2G
2
Elias Pea
Player · 1G · 1A
2
Fredy Gonzalez
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 11th season for Newsbridsen in Division 7 of League 10 has been a challenging journey marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for survival. The team finished in 12th place with only 2 wins, 2 draws, and a staggering 18 losses, accumulating just 8 points. Their goal difference of -46 underscores the defensive frailties that plagued their campaign, with opponents frequently finding the net against them. Despite these setbacks, the team displayed resilience and some individual brilliance, with players contributing in various ways to the team's efforts.
A fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -46, highlighting the defensive struggles throughout the campaign. While the results were not what they hoped for, the season offers valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future improvements.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Walter Thompson led the team with 3 goals and 4 assists, showing versatility and commitment
- Ahmed Saad appeared in 12 matches, contributing consistently across the season
- Elias Pea added a goal and an assist, providing some attacking spark
- The team demonstrated collective effort despite the tough results
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization and discipline need urgent attention to stem the tide of goals conceded. Building a more cohesive backline and improving defensive tactics will be crucial. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring potency and converting more chances could help turn narrow defeats into valuable points.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Newsbridsen's season was undeniably tough, marked by defensive vulnerabilities and limited victories. The team showed individual resilience and some promising performances, but overall, consistency and defensive solidity are areas that require significant improvement. With a focus on defensive organization and attacking efficiency, the club can aim for a more competitive campaign next season.