Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Henham's 11th season in the league was a year of steady development and learning. Competing in Division 8 of the league, the team finished in 9th place, reflecting a period of growth rather than immediate success. The season was characterized by resilience and a collective effort, despite some setbacks on the pitch. Interestingly, this season was a season of football with its own unique story—highlighting the unpredictable and charming nature of grassroots football.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
9th
Points
23
Record
6-5-11
GD
-10
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
9th
Points
23
Win Rate
27%
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
- 23
- P21
- Scoring
- 33
- P79
- Defence
- 43
- P42
- Goal difference
- -10
- P71
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
6-5-11
Wins
6
27%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-10 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
Henham's 11th season in the league was a year of steady development and learning. Competing in Division 8 of the league, the team finished in 9th place, reflecting a period of growth rather than immediate success. The season was characterized by resilience and a collective effort, despite some setbacks on the pitch. Interestingly, this season was a season of football with its own unique story—highlighting the unpredictable and charming nature of grassroots football.
While the results did not translate into a high league standing, the season laid important foundations for future progress. The team showed commitment and camaraderie, with several players contributing across multiple facets of the game. The experience gained this season will undoubtedly serve as a stepping stone for Henham’s next chapter.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 6 wins, demonstrating fighting spirit
- Achieved 5 draws, showcasing resilience and team cohesion
- Total goals scored: 33, reflecting attacking intent
- Conceded 43 goals, highlighting defensive areas to improve
- Gained valuable match experience and team cohesion
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Michel Lemoine: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Pedro Chagas: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Antonio Castelli: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Jorge Alvez: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Phillip Lewis: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
Despite the lack of individual goal-scoring highlights, these players exemplified teamwork and versatility, embodying the spirit of a squad building towards future success.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Henham’s season highlighted defensive vulnerabilities, as evidenced by the goal difference of -10. Improving defensive organization and consistency will be crucial moving forward. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring output and creating more scoring opportunities could help translate resilience into more wins and higher league positions.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Henham’s 2023/24 campaign was a foundational season, emphasizing the importance of building a cohesive team and gaining valuable experience. Strengths included resilience, team spirit, and collective contribution. However, defensive frailties and limited goal-scoring ability remain areas to address. With continued focus on tactical improvements and player development, Henham is poised to turn these lessons into future success.