Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
The 2023/24 season for Petouts Wanderers in Division 7 has been a challenging journey, marked by struggles at both ends of the pitch. Finishing 10th in League 17 with only 4 wins, 2 draws, and a hefty 16 losses, the Wanderers faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -43, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities that plagued their efforts and contributed heavily to their overall standing. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and moments of individual brilliance, laying the groundwork for future improvements.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
14
Record
4-2-16
GD
-43
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
14
Win Rate
18%
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
Santiago Diaz
LCM
9 contributions
Top scorer
Santiago Diaz
LCM
7 goals
Top assists
Santiago Diaz
LCM
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 14
- P21
- Scoring
- 29
- P21
- Defence
- 72
- P21
- Goal difference
- -43
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-2-16
Wins
4
18%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-43 GD
Goal Contributions
Santiago Diaz
Player · 7G
7
Davi Lopes
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Ernst Kühn
Player · 3G
3
Faustino Arellano
Player · 2G · 2A
4
Julio Fernandez
Player · 2G
2
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
The 2023/24 season for Petouts Wanderers in Division 7 has been a challenging journey, marked by struggles at both ends of the pitch. Finishing 10th in League 17 with only 4 wins, 2 draws, and a hefty 16 losses, the Wanderers faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -43, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities that plagued their efforts and contributed heavily to their overall standing. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and moments of individual brilliance, laying the groundwork for future improvements.
This season has been a tough learning curve, emphasizing the need for defensive organization and consistency. While the team’s offensive output of 29 goals was commendable given the circumstances, the defensive lapses often overshadowed their attacking efforts. The Wanderers will undoubtedly aim to address these issues in the off-season, building on the positive contributions of their key players and fostering a more balanced team approach.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Santiago Diaz: 7 goals and 2 assists, a true team player contributing in multiple ways
- Davi Lopes: 4 goals and 2 assists, a consistent performer across 10 appearances
- Solid individual efforts from Ernst Kühn and Faustino Arellano, showing versatility
- Grit and determination in difficult matches, laying the foundation for future growth
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains the primary concern, as evidenced by the -43 goal difference. Addressing defensive lapses, improving communication at the back, and fostering a more disciplined defensive structure will be crucial. Additionally, increasing consistency across matches and reducing the number of heavy defeats will help climb the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Petouts Wanderers’ 2023/24 season has been a difficult one, characterized by defensive struggles and inconsistent results. The team’s strengths lie in their individual contributions and fighting spirit, but significant improvements are needed in defensive stability and overall team cohesion. With targeted development and strategic planning, the Wanderers can aim for a more competitive and balanced campaign in the seasons ahead.