Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
The 8th division season for Colmournbur was a challenging journey, marked by a steep learning curve and the need for foundational work. Finishing 11th in league 102 with just 4 wins, 4 draws, and 14 losses, the team struggled to find consistency on the pitch. Notably, the team’s goal difference of -27 highlights defensive vulnerabilities that need addressing moving forward. Despite the tough season, there were moments of resilience and team spirit, with players contributing in multiple ways, even if goal-scoring was not their forte this year.
Gary's mark
2/5
Poor
Finished
11th
Points
16
Record
4-4-14
GD
-27
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
11th
Points
16
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
- 16
- P13
- Scoring
- 15
- P13
- Defence
- 42
- P54
- Goal difference
- -27
- P29
2/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
4-4-14
Wins
4
18%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-27 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 8th division season for Colmournbur was a challenging journey, marked by a steep learning curve and the need for foundational work. Finishing 11th in league 102 with just 4 wins, 4 draws, and 14 losses, the team struggled to find consistency on the pitch. Notably, the team’s goal difference of -27 highlights defensive vulnerabilities that need addressing moving forward. Despite the tough season, there were moments of resilience and team spirit, with players contributing in multiple ways, even if goal-scoring was not their forte this year.
A fun fact from this season is the goal difference of -27, which underscores the defensive struggles throughout the campaign. This statistic reveals the areas where the team must improve to climb the ranks in future seasons. While the results were not what the team hoped for, this season served as a vital foundation for learning and growth, setting the stage for strategic improvements ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Team spirit persisted despite tough results
- Balanced number of draws (4), showing resilience
- Focus on building a solid defensive foundation for next season
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Giuseppe Conte: The team player — Contributing in multiple ways, though goal contributions were absent this season.
- Jorge Gonzalez: The team player — Providing versatility and team support without scoring or assisting.
- Eric Hussain: The team player — Focused on team cohesion, with no recorded goals or assists.
- Michel Lemoine: The team player — Contributing in various roles, emphasizing team effort.
- Pedro Chagas: The team player — Supporting the squad in multiple facets, despite limited statistical output.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization and goal-scoring efficiency are the primary areas for growth. The significant goal difference indicates a need to tighten defensive lines and improve goal prevention. Additionally, increasing offensive output will be crucial to turn draws into wins and secure more points.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Colmournbur's 2023/24 season was a foundational period characterized by defensive struggles and limited offensive success. The team’s strengths lie in their resilience and collective effort, even if the results did not reflect this. Moving forward, focusing on defensive solidity and goal-scoring will be essential to progress. This season has laid the groundwork for future development, and with targeted improvements, Colmournbur can aim for more competitive performances in the seasons to come.