Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Kidge Rovers' 11th season in the league was a challenging journey, marked by a mix of promising attacking displays and defensive struggles. Finishing in 10th place in Division 5, the team accumulated 22 points from 6 wins, 4 draws, and 12 losses. Despite the setbacks, the Rovers showcased their offensive potential, netting an impressive 55 goals—highlighting their ability to produce prolific attacking football. Fun fact: they scored 55 goals this season, a testament to their attacking mindset, even if it wasn't always enough to secure consistent results.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
22
Record
6-4-12
GD
-19
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
22
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Konate Kouassi
CF
8 contributions
Top scorer
Konate Kouassi
CF
7 goals
Top assists
Samir Islam
AM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 22
- P21
- Scoring
- 55
- P58
- Defence
- 74
- P13
- Goal difference
- -19
- P25
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-4-12
Wins
6
27%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-19 GD
Goal Contributions
Konate Kouassi
Player · 7G · 1A
8
Kazuo Yaguchi
Player · 4G · 3A
7
Stephen Griffin
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Serge Dufour
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Guillermo Gonzalez
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
Kidge Rovers' 11th season in the league was a challenging journey, marked by a mix of promising attacking displays and defensive struggles. Finishing in 10th place in Division 5, the team accumulated 22 points from 6 wins, 4 draws, and 12 losses. Despite the setbacks, the Rovers showcased their offensive potential, netting an impressive 55 goals—highlighting their ability to produce prolific attacking football. Fun fact: they scored 55 goals this season, a testament to their attacking mindset, even if it wasn't always enough to secure consistent results.
This season served as a valuable learning curve for the Rovers, emphasizing areas for growth both defensively and tactically. With a goal difference of -19, it’s clear that tightening up at the back will be crucial for future success. The squad demonstrated resilience and team spirit, with several players contributing across the pitch, setting a foundation to build upon for the next campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- 55 Goals Scored– A prolific attacking display!
- Multiple Contributors– Several players chipped in with goals and assists.
- Top Player: Konate Kouassi – 7 goals and 1 assist in 10 appearances.
- Consistent Performers: Kazuo Yaguchi and Guillermo Gonzalez, both with 4 goals and multiple assists.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensively, the team struggled, conceding 74 goals—an area that needs urgent attention. Improving defensive organization and discipline will be essential to turn more draws and narrow losses into wins. Additionally, consistency across the squad can be enhanced to maintain performance levels throughout the season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Kidge Rovers' season was marked by attacking flair and a commendable team effort, but defensive frailties and inconsistent results hindered their overall standing. The squad showed promising signs, especially in attack, with multiple players contributing to the goal tally. To progress, the team must focus on defensive solidity and tactical discipline. With a few strategic improvements, the Rovers can aim for a more balanced and successful campaign next season.