Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Fingfort's 11th season in the league was undoubtedly a challenging one, marked by struggles on both ends of the pitch. Finishing 12th in Division 5 with just a single point from 22 matches, the team faced a tough time trying to find consistency and defensive solidity. A fun fact that encapsulates their season is their goal difference of -90, highlighting the defensive struggles that plagued them throughout the campaign. Despite their efforts, Fingfort conceded 101 goals while managing only 11 themselves, making it clear that defensive organization and resilience need significant improvement.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
1
Record
0-1-21
GD
-90
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
1
Win Rate
0%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Alejandro Soria
0 contributions
Top scorer
Alejandro Soria
0 goals
Top assists
Alejandro Soria
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 1
- P4
- Scoring
- 11
- P4
- Defence
- 101
- P4
- Goal difference
- -90
- P4
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
0-1-21
Wins
0
0%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
21
95%
Attack · Defence
-90 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
Fingfort's 11th season in the league was undoubtedly a challenging one, marked by struggles on both ends of the pitch. Finishing 12th in Division 5 with just a single point from 22 matches, the team faced a tough time trying to find consistency and defensive solidity. A fun fact that encapsulates their season is their goal difference of -90, highlighting the defensive struggles that plagued them throughout the campaign. Despite their efforts, Fingfort conceded 101 goals while managing only 11 themselves, making it clear that defensive organization and resilience need significant improvement.
This season served as a harsh learning curve, exposing areas that require attention and development. While the results were disappointing, the experience gained will hopefully serve as a foundation for future growth and better performances.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 11 goals despite a tough season
- Managed 1 draw in a sea of losses
- Showed team spirit with multiple players contributing in various ways
- A season to learn from and build upon for the future
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While no player managed to score or assist this season, several individuals stood out as team players contributing in multiple ways:
- Mauro Gentile– The team player, contributing in various roles despite no goals or assists.
- Hector Sepulveda– A versatile team member, offering support across the pitch.
- Luan De Oliveira– Demonstrated commitment and effort throughout the season.
- Robert Mlinarić– Contributed in multiple facets of play.
- Robert Boyd– Showed dedication, even if statistical output was limited.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains Fingfort's most pressing concern, as evidenced by the staggering goal difference. Improving defensive tactics, positioning, and communication will be crucial. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring opportunities and finishing efficiency could help turn some of those draws into wins. Building a more cohesive team strategy and fostering a winning mentality will be essential moving forward.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Fingfort's season was undeniably tough, with a record that reflects significant challenges on the pitch. The team’s main strengths lie in their collective effort and willingness to contribute in multiple ways, even if results did not reflect their hard work. The primary focus now should be on defensive stability and attacking efficiency. With targeted improvements, Fingfort can aim for a more competitive and balanced campaign next season.