Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Colbridge's 11th season in Division 7 of League 15 proved to be a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent performances. The team finished in 10th place with a total of 21 points, securing 6 wins, 3 draws, and suffering 13 losses. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their goal difference of -34, highlighting the defensive vulnerabilities that plagued their season. Despite the setbacks, there were moments of individual brilliance and team effort that kept fans hopeful for future improvements.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
10th
Points
21
Record
6-3-13
GD
-34
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
21
Win Rate
27%
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
Washington Fernandez
CF
12 contributions
Top scorer
Washington Fernandez
CF
9 goals
Top assists
Washington Fernandez
CF
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 21
- P25
- Scoring
- 24
- P17
- Defence
- 58
- P29
- Goal difference
- -34
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
6-3-13
Wins
6
27%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-34 GD
Goal Contributions
Washington Fernandez
Player · 9G · 3A
12
Sani Sani
Player · 3G
3
Eric Evans
Player · 2G · 1A
3
Hamada Khater
Player · 2G · 2A
4
Patrick Bourgeois
Player · 2G
2
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
Colbridge's 11th season in Division 7 of League 15 proved to be a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent performances. The team finished in 10th place with a total of 21 points, securing 6 wins, 3 draws, and suffering 13 losses. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their goal difference of -34, highlighting the defensive vulnerabilities that plagued their season. Despite the setbacks, there were moments of individual brilliance and team effort that kept fans hopeful for future improvements.
This season served as a crucial learning experience for Colbridge, emphasizing the need to tighten their defensive organization while maintaining their attacking spirit. The squad showed resilience and potential, with key players stepping up in various roles. As the club looks ahead, addressing defensive frailties will be paramount to climbing the league table and achieving more consistent results.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Washington Fernandez led the team with 9 goals, showcasing his offensive prowess
- Multiple players contributed across the pitch, emphasizing team effort
- Resilient performances from squad members like Eric Evans and Hamada Khater
- Gained valuable experience to build on for next season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains the primary concern for Colbridge, as evidenced by their -34 goal difference. Improving defensive cohesion, reducing individual errors, and enhancing overall defensive tactics should be priorities. Additionally, consistency across matches and capitalizing on scoring opportunities could help turn narrow defeats into valuable points.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Colbridge's season was marked by significant challenges, particularly defensively, but also by moments of individual brilliance and team effort. The squad demonstrated resilience and potential, but addressing defensive vulnerabilities and improving consistency will be essential for future success. With targeted improvements and strategic planning, the club can aim for a more competitive and balanced campaign next season.