Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Ston-St Card's 11th season in the league was a solid step forward for a club still establishing its identity and competitive edge. Finishing in 5th place in Division 8 with 40 points, the team demonstrated resilience and a promising foundation to build upon. With a positive goal difference of +17, more goals scored than conceded, the club showcased an attacking mindset paired with defensive discipline. This fun fact highlights their balanced approach and potential for growth as they aim higher in upcoming seasons.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
5th
Points
40
Record
13-1-8
GD
+17
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
5th
Points
40
Win Rate
59%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Chulsoon Bak
RCM
11 contributions
Top scorer
Chulsoon Bak
RCM
6 goals
Top assists
Ludwig Walter
LCM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 40
- P63
- Scoring
- 57
- P54
- Defence
- 40
- P54
- Goal difference
- +17
- P54
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
13-1-8
Wins
13
59%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+17 GD
Goal Contributions
Chulsoon Bak
Player · 6G · 5A
11
Ludwig Walter
Player · 4G · 6A
10
Nunzio Morelli
Player · 4G · 6A
10
Myunghwan Noh
Player · 1G · 3A
4
Luis Valdez
Player · 1G
1
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
Ston-St Card's 11th season in the league was a solid step forward for a club still establishing its identity and competitive edge. Finishing in 5th place in Division 8 with 40 points, the team demonstrated resilience and a promising foundation to build upon. With a positive goal difference of +17, more goals scored than conceded, the club showcased an attacking mindset paired with defensive discipline. This fun fact highlights their balanced approach and potential for growth as they aim higher in upcoming seasons.
Throughout the campaign, Ston-St Card displayed a cohesive team effort, with key players contributing across multiple facets of play. The season was marked by moments of promise, individual brilliance, and collective determination, setting the stage for future success and development.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +17, reflecting attacking prowess and defensive solidity
- Top scorer Chulsoon Bak netted 6 goals, contributing significantly to the team's offensive output
- Ludwig Walter and Nunzio Morelli both provided 6 assists, showcasing creative playmaking
- Maintained a disciplined record with zero red or yellow cards for key contributors
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team showed promising attacking output and defensive discipline, there is room to improve consistency in results, particularly in away fixtures and against higher-ranked opponents. Developing a more potent finishing touch and tightening defensive transitions could elevate their league standing further.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Ston-St Card's season was a commendable effort in laying the groundwork for future success. Their balanced attack, disciplined defense, and collective contributions from key players highlight a team with strong foundations. To push higher in the league, focusing on consistency and refining their attacking efficiency will be crucial. Overall, this season sets a positive trajectory for the club's growth and ambitions.