Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Bantwoorm's 11th season in the league was undoubtedly challenging, with the team finishing in 9th place in Division 7. The campaign was marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference of -39, the result of conceding 63 goals while managing only 24 at the other end. Fun fact: this significant negative goal difference highlights the defensive issues that plagued the team throughout the season. Despite these setbacks, Bantwoorm showed resilience and a willingness to contribute across the pitch, with several players stepping up in various roles.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
9th
Points
18
Record
5-3-14
GD
-39
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
18
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-2-1-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Domenico Cirillo
AM
7 contributions
Top scorer
Domenico Cirillo
AM
4 goals
Top assists
Domenico Cirillo
AM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 18
- P29
- Scoring
- 24
- P29
- Defence
- 63
- P38
- Goal difference
- -39
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
5-3-14
Wins
5
23%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-39 GD
Goal Contributions
Domenico Cirillo
Player · 4G · 3A
7
Hiroshi Okamura
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Jongyul Chon
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Muhammad Salihu
Player · 2G · 3A
5
Rafael Gomez
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
Bantwoorm's 11th season in the league was undoubtedly challenging, with the team finishing in 9th place in Division 7. The campaign was marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference of -39, the result of conceding 63 goals while managing only 24 at the other end. Fun fact: this significant negative goal difference highlights the defensive issues that plagued the team throughout the season. Despite these setbacks, Bantwoorm showed resilience and a willingness to contribute across the pitch, with several players stepping up in various roles.
This season served as a valuable learning experience for the squad, emphasizing the need for defensive organization and consistency. The team’s efforts to improve will be crucial in the upcoming season, as they aim to turn their fortunes around and climb the league table.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorers: Domenico Cirillo and Hiroshi Okamura both netted 4 goals
- Versatile contributors: Multiple players contributed goals and assists
- Defensive lessons learned: A season to analyze and improve upon defensive lapses
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensively, Bantwoorm needs to focus on organization and discipline to reduce the number of goals conceded. Improving defensive cohesion and perhaps strengthening the backline could turn their fortunes around. Additionally, consistency in performance and results will be vital for climbing up the league table in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bantwoorm’s season was a tough one, marked by defensive vulnerabilities and a mid-table finish. The team’s strengths lie in their versatile players who contribute across the pitch, but defensive stability must be prioritized moving forward. With targeted improvements and a focus on defensive organization, Bantwoorm has the potential to improve significantly in the next campaign. This season’s lessons will be the foundation for future success.