Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Waleston Albion's 2023/24 season in the seventh division was undoubtedly a challenging journey. Finishing in 10th place out of the league's 52 teams, the club faced a tough campaign marked by inconsistency and defensive struggles. Despite the hurdles, the season was a unique story of perseverance and team spirit, with players contributing across the board. Fun fact: this season of football with its own unique story will serve as a foundation for future growth and development.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
10th
Points
19
Record
5-4-13
GD
-16
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
19
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-1-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Sangmin Chwe
LCF
8 contributions
Top scorer
Sangmin Chwe
LCF
4 goals
Top assists
Sangmin Chwe
LCF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 19
- P17
- Scoring
- 26
- P13
- Defence
- 42
- P38
- Goal difference
- -16
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
5-4-13
Wins
5
23%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-16 GD
Goal Contributions
Sangmin Chwe
Player · 4G · 4A
8
Vlado Škvorc
Player · 3G · 3A
6
Hugo Diaz
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Richard Thomas
Player · 2G · 2A
4
Johnny Miller
Player · 2G · 1A
3
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
Waleston Albion's 2023/24 season in the seventh division was undoubtedly a challenging journey. Finishing in 10th place out of the league's 52 teams, the club faced a tough campaign marked by inconsistency and defensive struggles. Despite the hurdles, the season was a unique story of perseverance and team spirit, with players contributing across the board. Fun fact: this season of football with its own unique story will serve as a foundation for future growth and development.
The season's narrative was one of learning and resilience, as Waleston Albion navigated a competitive league with a mixture of promising performances and tough setbacks. The team showed glimpses of potential, especially through their versatile players who contributed both offensively and defensively. The club's focus now shifts to building on this experience, refining tactics, and strengthening squad depth for a more successful campaign ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorers: Sangmin Chwe and Vlado Škvorc both netted 4 goals
- Team players: Multiple players contributed with goals and assists, showcasing team cohesion
- Defensive efforts: Conceded 42 goals, highlighting areas for defensive improvement
- Consistent appearances: Several players featured in over 11 matches, demonstrating squad stability
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensively, Waleston Albion struggled, conceding 42 goals, which impacted their league standing. Strengthening the backline and improving defensive organization should be a priority. Additionally, converting more goal-scoring opportunities and reducing the goal difference could help climb higher in the table. Developing tactical consistency and squad depth will be crucial for future success.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Waleston Albion's season was a difficult chapter, but one filled with valuable lessons. The team showed commendable effort and contribution from multiple players, laying a foundation for growth. Strengthening defensive solidity and enhancing goal conversion will be key areas to focus on moving forward. This season's experiences will serve as motivation to improve and aim higher in the next campaign.