Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
This season marked a pivotal chapter in Daverd's journey through the eighth division, as the club navigated its challenges and laid the foundation for future growth. Finishing in 4th place with 32 points, the team demonstrated resilience and a commitment to development despite a mixed bag of results. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story—highlighting the unpredictable nature of lower-league football and the potential for growth at every turn.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
4th
Points
32
Record
10-2-10
GD
-11
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
4th
Points
32
Win Rate
45%
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
- 32
- P67
- Scoring
- 25
- P46
- Defence
- 36
- P38
- Goal difference
- -11
- P50
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
10-2-10
Wins
10
45%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-11 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
This season marked a pivotal chapter in Daverd's journey through the eighth division, as the club navigated its challenges and laid the foundation for future growth. Finishing in 4th place with 32 points, the team demonstrated resilience and a commitment to development despite a mixed bag of results. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story—highlighting the unpredictable nature of lower-league football and the potential for growth at every turn.
While the team faced hurdles, such as a goal difference of -11 and an equal number of wins and losses, the season was characterized by collective effort and a focus on building a cohesive squad. The squad's commitment to contributing in multiple ways was evident, even if individual statistics did not shine brightly. This season served as a stepping stone, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and experience as Daverd prepares for the seasons ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured a solid 4th place finish in the league
- Maintained a competitive spirit with 10 wins
- Demonstrated team unity with multiple contributors
- Gave a tough fight despite conceding 36 goals
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Jorge Gonzalez: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Allan Carroll: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Jorge Alvez: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Branko Bartolić: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Phillip Lewis: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
Notably, the squad’s top performers did not register individual goals or assists, underscoring a collective approach rather than reliance on standout star power.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Daverd's primary focus moving forward should be on goal-scoring efficiency and defensive solidity. With 36 goals conceded, tightening the backline will be crucial. Additionally, increasing offensive output will help turn more draws into wins and improve overall standings. Developing goal-scoring contributions from key players and refining tactical discipline could elevate the team’s performance.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Daverd's season was a foundational one, emphasizing teamwork and collective effort. While the results were modest, the club demonstrated resilience and a willingness to build for the future. Strengths included squad unity and consistent participation, but areas such as goal-scoring and defensive stability require attention. With continued development and strategic improvements, Daverd is poised to climb higher in the league standings in the seasons to come.