
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Eccrinnymough's 11th season in the league has been a challenging journey, with the team struggling to find consistency and defensive solidity. Finishing 12th in Division 5, League 2, the club amassed only a single victory amidst 21 defeats, highlighting the difficulties faced throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -89, underscoring the defensive struggles that plagued their efforts on the pitch. Despite the hardships, the season offers valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future improvement.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
12th
Points
3
Record
1-0-21
GD
-89

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
3
Win Rate
5%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Allan Carroll
LM
0 contributions
Top scorer
Allan Carroll
LM
0 goals
Top assists
Allan Carroll
LM
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 3
- P4
- Scoring
- 13
- P13
- Defence
- 102
- P4
- Goal difference
- -89
- P8
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
1-0-21
Wins
1
5%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
21
95%
Attack · Defence
-89 GD
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
Eccrinnymough's 11th season in the league has been a challenging journey, with the team struggling to find consistency and defensive solidity. Finishing 12th in Division 5, League 2, the club amassed only a single victory amidst 21 defeats, highlighting the difficulties faced throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -89, underscoring the defensive struggles that plagued their efforts on the pitch. Despite the hardships, the season offers valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future improvement.
This campaign has been a tough learning curve, with the team showing resilience in the face of adversity. The squad's collective effort in multiple roles was evident, even if the results did not reflect their hard work. The focus now shifts to addressing defensive frailties and developing a more cohesive attacking strategy to turn performances into positive results.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Defensive resilience to some extent, despite the overall poor record
- Team spirit demonstrated through collective contributions
- Valuable experience gained for young or developing players
- Focus on defensive organization and goal-scoring opportunities for next season
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While individual statistics are limited, the season's standout players have contributed in multiple ways, embodying the team spirit despite the overall results:
- Oliver Olayiwola: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Seunghwan Eom: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Luis Carmona: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Kevin Hunter: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Marco Marquez: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
All players demonstrated a willingness to contribute beyond individual stats, emphasizing the collective effort during a difficult season.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Eccrinnymough moving forward should be strengthening their defensive organization to reduce conceding such a high number of goals. Additionally, developing attacking options and converting more scoring opportunities will be crucial to turn narrow losses into wins. Building squad depth and fostering tactical discipline could help in achieving more competitive performances.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Eccrinnymough's season has been marked by significant challenges, particularly in defense and goal-scoring. The team’s resilience and collective effort are commendable, but substantial improvements are necessary to climb the league table. Strengthening defensive organization, enhancing attacking potency, and fostering squad consistency will be key to future success. This season serves as a foundation for growth, and with targeted development, the club can aim for better results in the seasons ahead.
