Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
The 2023/24 season for Billing Rangers in the 8th division of League 6 has been a foundational one, marked by challenges and learning curves. Finishing 12th out of the league, the team managed to secure 4 wins, 6 draws, and 12 losses, accumulating a total of 18 points. An interesting fun fact from this campaign is their goal difference of -24, highlighting significant defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite the setbacks, the season served as a crucial stepping stone for the club to identify areas for growth and development.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
18
Record
4-6-12
GD
-24
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
18
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
- 18
- P8
- Scoring
- 22
- P38
- Defence
- 46
- P4
- Goal difference
- -24
- P4
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-6-12
Wins
4
18%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-24 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 Billing Rangers in the 8th division of League 6 has been a foundational one, marked by challenges and learning curves. Finishing 12th out of the league, the team managed to secure 4 wins, 6 draws, and 12 losses, accumulating a total of 18 points. An interesting fun fact from this campaign is their goal difference of -24, highlighting significant defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite the setbacks, the season served as a crucial stepping stone for the club to identify areas for growth and development.
This season's journey was characterized by a collective effort from the squad, with several players contributing in multiple ways, embodying the spirit of teamwork. While the results did not reflect immediate success, the experience gained will be invaluable as Billing Rangers aim to build a more resilient and competitive squad in the seasons to come.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
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Gary Nano
- Gained valuable league experience and team cohesion
- Multiple players contributed across various matches
- Set the foundation for future defensive improvements
- Maintained a consistent effort despite setbacks
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
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Gary Nano
While individual statistics may not tell the full story, the season highlighted the importance of collective effort. Notably, players like Antonio Castelli, Eric Hussain, Michel Lemoine, Seungwoo Jeong, and Willi Schneider contributed in multiple ways, embodying the team player ethos. Their versatility and commitment laid the groundwork for future tactical adjustments and squad development.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization and consistency remain the primary areas for growth. The team conceded a high number of goals, indicating a need for improved defensive tactics and discipline. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency could help turn more draws into wins and improve overall standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Billing Rangers' 2023/24 season was a period of learning and groundwork laying. The team showed resilience and a collective spirit, despite facing significant defensive challenges. Strengths include team cohesion and the willingness to contribute across the pitch. Moving forward, focusing on defensive solidity and offensive efficiency will be key to climbing the league table and achieving more positive results. This season's experiences will undoubtedly serve as a stepping stone for future success.