Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Tilburnst Villa's 7th division campaign was undoubtedly a challenging one, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for consistency. Finishing in 11th place with only 5 wins, 4 draws, and 13 losses, the team accumulated a total of 19 points. The season's fun fact reveals a goal difference of -27, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued the side throughout the year. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and individual brilliance, with several players contributing significantly on the pitch.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
11th
Points
19
Record
5-4-13
GD
-27
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
11th
Points
19
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Jihun Jung
LF
9 contributions
Top scorer
Jihun Jung
LF
5 goals
Top assists
Luigi Cattaneo
LF
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 19
- P17
- Scoring
- 41
- P46
- Defence
- 68
- P4
- Goal difference
- -27
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
5-4-13
Wins
5
23%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-27 GD
Goal Contributions
John Boyd
Player · 5G · 4A
9
Jihun Jung
Player · 5G · 4A
9
Paul Hassan
Player · 5G · 3A
8
Augustine Afolabi
Player · 5G · 1A
6
William Tejera
Player · 4G · 4A
8
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
Tilburnst Villa's 7th division campaign was undoubtedly a challenging one, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for consistency. Finishing in 11th place with only 5 wins, 4 draws, and 13 losses, the team accumulated a total of 19 points. The season's fun fact reveals a goal difference of -27, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued the side throughout the year. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and individual brilliance, with several players contributing significantly on the pitch.
This season served as a valuable learning experience for Tilburnst Villa, emphasizing the need for defensive organization and tactical adjustments. The squad's collective effort, especially from their top performers, laid the groundwork for future improvements. With a focus on strengthening defensive cohesion and building on attacking opportunities, the club aims to turn the page and aim higher next season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorers each netted 5 goals, showcasing attacking versatility
- Multiple players contributed in both goals and assists, highlighting team cohesion
- Demonstrated resilience despite a tough league campaign
- No players received yellow or red cards, reflecting discipline on the pitch
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensively, Tilburnst Villa struggled significantly, as reflected by the -27 goal difference. Improving defensive organization, communication, and discipline will be crucial for climbing the league table. Additionally, increasing consistency in performance and reducing the number of goals conceded per game should be a priority moving forward.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Tilburnst Villa's season was marked by adversity and valuable lessons. The team showed flashes of attacking brilliance and individual talent, but defensive frailties hindered their overall success. Strengthening defensive cohesion and maintaining attacking momentum will be key to future progress. With a focus on tactical discipline and team development, the club has the potential to turn this challenging season into a stepping stone for better performances ahead.