Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Alds Crove's 8th division campaign was a season of challenges and learning opportunities. Finishing in 12th place with only 4 wins, 5 draws, and 13 losses, the team amassed a total of 17 points. Their goal tally of 25, against 38 conceded, resulted in a goal difference of -13, reflecting defensive and offensive struggles throughout the season. A fun fact from this campaign is their 18.2% win rate, highlighting the difficulties faced on the pitch but also emphasizing the potential for growth as the team builds a foundation for future success.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
17
Record
4-5-13
GD
-13
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
17
Win Rate
18%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Allan Carroll
LCB
0 contributions
Top scorer
Allan Carroll
LCB
0 goals
Top assists
Allan Carroll
LCB
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 17
- P4
- Scoring
- 25
- P38
- Defence
- 38
- P46
- Goal difference
- -13
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-5-13
Wins
4
18%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-13 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
Alds Crove's 8th division campaign was a season of challenges and learning opportunities. Finishing in 12th place with only 4 wins, 5 draws, and 13 losses, the team amassed a total of 17 points. Their goal tally of 25, against 38 conceded, resulted in a goal difference of -13, reflecting defensive and offensive struggles throughout the season. A fun fact from this campaign is their 18.2% win rate, highlighting the difficulties faced on the pitch but also emphasizing the potential for growth as the team builds a foundation for future success.
This season served as a crucial stepping stone for Alds Crove, emphasizing development and squad cohesion. Despite the tough results, the team showed resilience and a commitment to improving, with many players contributing across various roles. The season's outcome underscores the importance of strategic planning and player development moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Gritty team spirit despite tough results
- Multiple players contributing across the pitch
- Building blocks for future success
- Notable individual effort from squad members
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While individual statistics were sparse, the team’s top players—Antonio Castelli, Allan Carroll, Jorge Alvez, Giuseppe Conte, and Phillip Lewis—demonstrated a collective effort in contributing in multiple ways. Their dedication and versatility laid the groundwork for future tactical improvements, even if personal goal and assist tallies were not prominent this season.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Ald Crove needs to focus on defensive organization to reduce goals conceded and improve their goal difference. Enhancing attacking efficiency and creating more scoring opportunities will be vital. Developing a more cohesive team strategy and encouraging individual goal contributions could also turn the tide in upcoming seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Alds Crove's 2023/24 campaign was characterized by perseverance amid adversity. The team’s core strengths lie in their collective effort and willingness to develop, setting the stage for future success. However, significant improvements are needed in both attack and defense to climb higher in the standings. With continued focus on tactical refinement and player development, the club can transform these foundational efforts into more positive results in the seasons ahead.