Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
The 2023-24 season for Stage Rangers in Division 6 of League 31 was undoubtedly a challenging journey. Finishing in 12th place with just a single point from 22 matches, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their staggering goal difference of -93, highlighting the defensive struggles that plagued the team and contributed heavily to their tough league standing. Despite the setbacks, the season provided valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future improvement.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
12th
Points
1
Record
0-1-21
GD
-93
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
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
James Moreno
AM
3 contributions
Top scorer
James Moreno
AM
2 goals
Top assists
Mark Parker
RM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 1
- P4
- Scoring
- 18
- P4
- Defence
- 111
- P4
- Goal difference
- -93
- P4
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
0-1-21
Wins
0
0%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
21
95%
Attack · Defence
-93 GD
Goal Contributions
James Moreno
Player · 2G · 1A
3
Alfredo Medina
Player · 2G
2
Rudolf Kruljac
Player · 2G
2
Carlos Mercado
Player · 1G
1
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 Stage Rangers in Division 6 of League 31 was undoubtedly a challenging journey. Finishing in 12th place with just a single point from 22 matches, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their staggering goal difference of -93, highlighting the defensive struggles that plagued the team and contributed heavily to their tough league standing. Despite the setbacks, the season provided valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future improvement.
Interestingly, the team’s top goal scorers—James Moreno, Alfredo Medina, and Rudolf Kruljac—each netted two goals, showcasing a collective effort despite the overall difficulties. The squad’s resilience and commitment to contributing in multiple ways remain commendable, even amid the tough results.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top Scorers:Moreno, Medina, and Kruljac each scored 2 goals
- Defensive Learning:Recognized the need for defensive solidity after conceding 111 goals
- Team Spirit:Multiple players contributed across various matches, demonstrating team effort
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Stage Rangers moving forward should be strengthening their defensive organization to reduce the number of goals conceded. Developing a more cohesive defensive strategy and improving individual defensive skills could significantly alter their fortunes. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring consistency and securing more wins will be essential for climbing the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Stage Rangers’ 2023-24 season was marked by adversity and learning opportunities. Their main strengths lay in the collective effort of players contributing across the pitch and the resilience to keep fighting despite the tough results. However, the glaring defensive issues and lack of wins highlight the need for strategic improvements. With focused development on defensive organization and goal-scoring, the team can aim for a more competitive campaign in the next season.