
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
The 2023/24 season proved to be a challenging journey for Sougbor Rovers in Division 6, League 10. Finishing in 10th place with only 5 wins and a staggering 17 losses, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. The season's fun fact highlights their defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -71, reflecting difficulties at the back that hampered their overall performance. Despite these setbacks, the Rovers showed resilience and a willingness to compete, even if the results didn't always go their way.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
15
Record
5-0-17
GD
-71

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
15
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Abubakar Bamidele
0 contributions
Top scorer
Abubakar Bamidele
0 goals
Top assists
Abubakar Bamidele
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 15
- P21
- Scoring
- 22
- P21
- Defence
- 93
- P4
- Goal difference
- -71
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-0-17
Wins
5
23%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
17
77%
Attack · Defence
-71 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
The 2023/24 season proved to be a challenging journey for Sougbor Rovers in Division 6, League 10. Finishing in 10th place with only 5 wins and a staggering 17 losses, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. The season's fun fact highlights their defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -71, reflecting difficulties at the back that hampered their overall performance. Despite these setbacks, the Rovers showed resilience and a willingness to compete, even if the results didn't always go their way.
This season served as a crucial learning curve for the club, emphasizing the need for defensive organization and consistency. While the team struggled to keep the opposition at bay, the experience gained will be vital for future development. The Rovers' commitment to contributing in multiple ways across the squad, even if not reflected in goal-scoring, underscores a team effort that can be built upon moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Demonstrated team spirit with contributions from multiple players
- Gained valuable experience in a tough division
- Identified key areas for defensive improvement
- Maintained competitive spirit despite tough results
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Horst Beckmann: The team player contributing in multiple ways, though not registering goals or assists, his versatility was a consistent presence.
- Ahmed Ibrahim: Another key team player, providing support across various roles without specific statistical highlights but essential for squad cohesion.
- Maxime Ferreira: Contributed in multiple facets, embodying the collective effort of the squad.
- Yves Richard: Demonstrated commitment and team spirit, even if not reflected in individual stats.
- Niko Taketa: A versatile team player, contributing across the pitch to support the team's efforts.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Sougbor Rovers moving forward should be strengthening their defensive organization and resilience. The significant goal difference indicates that conceding goals was a persistent issue, which impacted their ability to secure points. Additionally, developing attacking potency and creating more goal-scoring opportunities could help turn narrow losses into draws or wins.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Sougbor Rovers' season was undoubtedly tough, marked by defensive vulnerabilities and a challenging league position. Their strengths lie in team cohesion and the collective effort of their squad members, who contributed in multiple ways despite limited statistical output. Moving forward, a focus on defensive solidity and attacking efficiency will be crucial to improve results and climb the standings. This season has laid the groundwork for growth, and with targeted improvements, the Rovers can aim for a more competitive campaign next year.
