Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
The 2023/24 season for Bourne in the 8th division was undoubtedly a challenging campaign, marked by a steep learning curve and a clear need for development. Finishing 12th out of the league's teams, the club managed just one victory amidst five draws and a daunting sixteen losses. Their goal tally of 11 contrasted sharply with the 53 goals conceded, resulting in a goal difference of -42 — a testament to defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite the tough results, this season served as a crucial foundation for future growth, emphasizing the importance of building a resilient team culture.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
12th
Points
8
Record
1-5-16
GD
-42
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
8
Win Rate
5%
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
- 8
- P4
- Scoring
- 11
- P4
- Defence
- 53
- P4
- Goal difference
- -42
- P4
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
1-5-16
Wins
1
5%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-42 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 for Bourne in the 8th division was undoubtedly a challenging campaign, marked by a steep learning curve and a clear need for development. Finishing 12th out of the league's teams, the club managed just one victory amidst five draws and a daunting sixteen losses. Their goal tally of 11 contrasted sharply with the 53 goals conceded, resulting in a goal difference of -42 — a testament to defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite the tough results, this season served as a crucial foundation for future growth, emphasizing the importance of building a resilient team culture.
Interestingly, the season's fun fact highlights their defensive woes: a goal difference of -42, reflecting ongoing defensive struggles. Yet, the club's commitment to contributing in multiple ways was evident through their squad, even if individual statistics didn't shine. This season was about laying the groundwork, learning from setbacks, and preparing for a more competitive future.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- First and only win of the season achieved
- Strong team spirit evidenced by multiple draws
- Focus on squad development and tactical learning
- Resilience in facing tough fixtures
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Giuseppe Conte: The team player — contributing in multiple ways, though no goals or assists recorded this season.
- Jorge Gonzalez: A versatile squad member, providing support across the pitch without statistical highlights.
- Eric Hussain: Demonstrated commitment in appearances, embodying the team’s collective effort.
- Antonio Castelli: Contributed to the squad’s cohesion, even if individual stats were minimal.
- Jorge Alvez: A dedicated team player, emphasizing teamwork over individual accolades.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains the top priority, as evidenced by the significant goal difference. The team must focus on strengthening backline cohesion, improving tactical discipline, and reducing conceding errors. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring opportunities and clinical finishing will be vital to turn draws into wins.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bourne's 2023/24 season was characterized by foundational efforts and valuable lessons. While the results were disappointing, the emphasis on collective contribution and team spirit offers hope for future progress. Strengthening defensive resilience and enhancing attacking efficiency will be crucial moving forward. This season laid the groundwork; now, the focus shifts to building a more competitive squad for the seasons ahead.