Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Dever's 11th season in division 7 has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a need for strategic overhaul. Finishing in 8th place with 6 wins, 3 draws, and 13 losses, the team amassed 21 points, highlighting the difficulties faced throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -37, underscoring the defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their overall performance.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
8th
Points
21
Record
6-3-13
GD
-37
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
8th
Points
21
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-5-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Ivan Jukić
RCF
8 contributions
Top scorer
Ivan Jukić
RCF
6 goals
Top assists
Taylor Brown
LCF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 21
- P38
- Scoring
- 41
- P38
- Defence
- 78
- P29
- Goal difference
- -37
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
6-3-13
Wins
6
27%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-37 GD
Goal Contributions
Muhammad Akpan
Player · 6G
6
Ivan Jukić
Player · 6G · 2A
8
Charles Ayuba
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Artur Pires
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Jose Gonzalez
Player · 3G · 1A
4
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
Dever's 11th season in division 7 has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a need for strategic overhaul. Finishing in 8th place with 6 wins, 3 draws, and 13 losses, the team amassed 21 points, highlighting the difficulties faced throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -37, underscoring the defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their overall performance.
Despite the setbacks, there were bright spots in individual performances and moments of resilience. The team showed glimpses of potential, with key players contributing offensively and demonstrating commitment on the pitch. This season serves as a foundation for growth, emphasizing the importance of defensive solidity and consistency moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top Scorers:Muhammad Akpan and Ivan Jukić both netted 6 goals, showcasing offensive talent.
- Versatile Contributors:Multiple players, including Charles Ayuba and Artur Pires, contributed with goals and assists.
- Team Spirit:Players contributed in various ways, emphasizing teamwork and collective effort despite the overall results.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Dever's primary focus should be on defensive organization and discipline to reduce the high number of goals conceded. Building a more cohesive defensive line and improving tactical awareness could turn close matches into points gained. Additionally, increasing consistency across the squad and reducing individual errors will be crucial for climbing the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Dever's season has been a tough but instructive experience, highlighting the need for defensive stability and tactical refinement. The team demonstrated offensive potential through key players, but defensive lapses and inconsistency have hindered their progress. With targeted improvements and a focus on defensive organization, Dever can aim for a stronger campaign next season, building on the positives and addressing the weaknesses exposed this year.