Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Leigh Rangers' 2023/24 season in the eighth division was a journey of growth and resilience. Finishing in 7th place with 8 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses, the team accumulated 28 points. This season was marked by a balanced mix of promising performances and areas needing refinement. A fun fact about this campaign is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story—each match contributing to the club’s evolving narrative and laying the groundwork for future progress.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
7th
Points
28
Record
8-4-10
GD
-6
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
7th
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
4-1-2-1-2-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Allan Carroll
RWB
0 contributions
Top scorer
Allan Carroll
RWB
0 goals
Top assists
Allan Carroll
RWB
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 28
- P46
- Scoring
- 22
- P29
- Defence
- 28
- P79
- Goal difference
- -6
- P54
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
8-4-10
Wins
8
36%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-6 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
Leigh Rangers' 2023/24 season in the eighth division was a journey of growth and resilience. Finishing in 7th place with 8 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses, the team accumulated 28 points. This season was marked by a balanced mix of promising performances and areas needing refinement. A fun fact about this campaign is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story—each match contributing to the club’s evolving narrative and laying the groundwork for future progress.
The team demonstrated a collective spirit, with several players contributing in multiple ways, even if the goal tally remained modest. The season's highlights included developing team cohesion and identifying key areas to improve upon, setting the stage for a more competitive future.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Solid Defensive Effort:Conceded only 28 goals, showing defensive resilience.
- Team Unity:Multiple players contributed across various facets of play.
- Developmental Season:Laid the foundation for future success with ongoing squad integration.
- Balanced Results:Achieved a fair mix of wins and draws, reflecting competitive spirit.
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While individual statistics were limited, the season's true strength lay in the collective effort. The top players—Antonio Castelli, Willi Schneider, Michel Lemoine, Giuseppe Conte, and Jorge Gonzalez—contributed in multiple ways, embodying the team’s spirit of contribution and versatility. Their roles as "The team player - Contributing in multiple ways" highlight a squad focused on unity and adaptability, essential traits for growth.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Leigh Rangers need to focus on converting more of their goal-scoring opportunities to climb higher in the standings. Improving offensive output and consistency in attack will be crucial. Additionally, tightening defensive organization to reduce goals conceded could turn more draws into wins, elevating the team's overall performance.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Leigh Rangers’ season was a foundational one, emphasizing development and team cohesion. Strengths included defensive resilience and collective contribution, while areas for growth involve offensive potency and strategic consistency. With continued focus on these aspects, the club is poised to build on this groundwork and aim for higher league positions in the seasons ahead.