Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
The 2023/24 season for Pord United in Division 8 has been a journey of growth and development. Finishing in 8th place with 28 points, the club has demonstrated resilience and a commitment to building a solid foundation for the seasons ahead. Despite a challenging campaign with more losses than wins, the team showed moments of promise and a collective spirit that bodes well for the future. Fun fact: this season was truly a football story of its own, with every match contributing to the club’s evolving narrative.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
28
Record
8-4-10
GD
-7
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
8th
Points
28
Win Rate
36%
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
- 28
- P38
- Scoring
- 23
- P33
- Defence
- 30
- P38
- Goal difference
- -7
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
8-4-10
Wins
8
36%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-7 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 Pord United in Division 8 has been a journey of growth and development. Finishing in 8th place with 28 points, the club has demonstrated resilience and a commitment to building a solid foundation for the seasons ahead. Despite a challenging campaign with more losses than wins, the team showed moments of promise and a collective spirit that bodes well for the future. Fun fact: this season was truly a football story of its own, with every match contributing to the club’s evolving narrative.
The season's narrative was marked by a focus on teamwork and development, rather than immediate dominance. The squad's collective effort was evident, even if the results didn't always reflect consistent success. The club’s focus on nurturing talent and fostering a positive environment suggests that Pord United is setting the stage for more competitive campaigns ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goals scored:23 – a modest but vital contribution to their campaign
- Goals conceded:30 – showing defensive resilience but room for improvement
- Draws:4 – a sign of competitive spirit and potential for turning draws into wins
- Progress:Gained valuable experience and laid the groundwork for future success
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While individual statistics are limited, the team’s core players—Eric Hussain, Jorge Alvez, Michel Lemoine, Willi Schneider, and Giuseppe Conte—contributed in multiple ways, embodying the team player ethos. Their collective effort underscored the club’s focus on unity and versatility, even if standout individual stats were not prominent this season.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Pord United’s primary focus moving forward should be enhancing their attacking potency and defensive solidity. Improving goal-scoring efficiency and reducing goals conceded will be crucial in climbing higher up the table. Additionally, converting some of those draws into wins could significantly impact overall standings. Developing key players and fostering a more goal-oriented mindset could accelerate progress.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Pord United’s 2023/24 season was a foundational chapter, emphasizing growth over immediate results. The club’s strengths lie in their team spirit and collective contribution, setting a promising stage for future success. However, to elevate their league position, they must focus on improving goal-scoring opportunities and defensive consistency. With continued development and strategic focus, Pord United can look forward to more competitive seasons ahead.