Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Crigh City’s 11th season in the seventh division was undoubtedly a challenging journey. Finishing in 9th place out of the league’s standings, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. With only 4 wins, 3 draws, and a staggering 15 losses, the club struggled to find consistency on the pitch. The fun fact of the season highlights their defensive woes: a goal difference of -55, reflecting ongoing defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and a desire to contribute, with several players stepping up in various roles.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
9th
Points
15
Record
4-3-15
GD
-55
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
15
Win Rate
18%
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
Davide Fumagalli
CF
5 contributions
Top scorer
Davide Fumagalli
CF
4 goals
Top assists
Arnaldo Gorosito
LWB
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 15
- P29
- Scoring
- 25
- P21
- Defence
- 80
- P13
- Goal difference
- -55
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
4-3-15
Wins
4
18%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
15
68%
Attack · Defence
-55 GD
Goal Contributions
Davide Fumagalli
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Ivo Matković
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Kassoum Kone
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Marko Knežević
Player · 2G
2
Ivo Katić
Player · 2G · 1A
3
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
Crigh City’s 11th season in the seventh division was undoubtedly a challenging journey. Finishing in 9th place out of the league’s standings, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. With only 4 wins, 3 draws, and a staggering 15 losses, the club struggled to find consistency on the pitch. The fun fact of the season highlights their defensive woes: a goal difference of -55, reflecting ongoing defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and a desire to contribute, with several players stepping up in various roles.
This season served as a vital learning curve for Crigh City, emphasizing the need for defensive organization and strategic improvements. The team’s efforts in attack were commendable at times, but defensive lapses often left them vulnerable. The season’s challenges underscore the importance of building a more cohesive defensive unit and fostering a winning mentality moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Team Player Efforts:Multiple players contributed offensively and defensively, showcasing team spirit.
- Top Goalscorer:Davide Fumagalli with 4 goals.
- Versatile Contributors:Ivo Matković and Kassoum Kone both scored 3 goals and provided 2 assists.
- Player Discipline:No yellow or red cards received, indicating disciplined gameplay.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Crigh City’s primary focus should be on tightening their defensive organization to address the significant goal difference. Improving defensive communication, positioning, and set-piece defending will be crucial. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency and converting more chances could help turn narrow losses into valuable points. Building squad depth and consistency will also be vital for future success.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Crigh City’s season was marked by defensive struggles and a tough league position, but the team’s collective effort and individual contributions provided a foundation to build upon. Strengths included disciplined gameplay and versatile players who contributed across the pitch. Moving forward, addressing defensive vulnerabilities and enhancing attacking efficiency will be key to climbing the league table and achieving better results. This season may have been difficult, but it offers valuable lessons for future growth.