Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Shraun Albion's 11th season in the eighth division was a year of steady development and learning. Finishing in 6th place with 5 wins, 9 draws, and 8 losses, the team demonstrated resilience and a desire to improve despite facing significant challenges. The club's goal difference of -27 highlights the defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance, but it also underscores the importance of foundational work—setting the stage for future growth and success. Fun fact: The team’s goal difference of -27 reflects ongoing defensive struggles throughout the season, emphasizing areas for strategic focus moving forward.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
6th
Points
24
Record
5-9-8
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
6th
Points
24
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Alain Bouchet
0 contributions
Top scorer
Alain Bouchet
0 goals
Top assists
Alain Bouchet
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 24
- P54
- Scoring
- 19
- P13
- Defence
- 46
- P63
- Goal difference
- -27
- P54
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
5-9-8
Wins
5
23%
Draws
9
41%
Losses
8
36%
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
Shraun Albion's 11th season in the eighth division was a year of steady development and learning. Finishing in 6th place with 5 wins, 9 draws, and 8 losses, the team demonstrated resilience and a desire to improve despite facing significant challenges. The club's goal difference of -27 highlights the defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance, but it also underscores the importance of foundational work—setting the stage for future growth and success. Fun fact: The team’s goal difference of -27 reflects ongoing defensive struggles throughout the season, emphasizing areas for strategic focus moving forward.
While the season’s results may not have been spectacular, the squad showed promising signs of cohesion and potential. The team’s collective effort was evident, with several players contributing in multiple ways, embodying the spirit of a club building from the ground up.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Resilient squad with numerous draws showcasing fighting spirit
- Consistent team effort despite defensive setbacks
- Foundation for future tactical improvements
- Promising signs of team cohesion and unity
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Mostafa Gad: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Isaac Martin: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Yuito Okawa: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Nenad Brajković: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Martin Johnson: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
Despite the lack of standout statistical figures, these players exemplified versatility and team spirit, crucial for building a solid foundation.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains a key area for development, as evidenced by the high number of goals conceded. Improving defensive discipline, tactical awareness, and perhaps investing in defensive training could significantly alter future results. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency would help turn more draws into wins and improve overall standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Shraun Albion's season was characterized by resilience and foundational efforts, laying the groundwork for future success. The team’s defensive struggles and limited goal output highlight areas needing attention, but the collective spirit and versatility of the squad are promising signs. With targeted improvements, particularly defensively, the club can aim for a more competitive and balanced campaign in the seasons ahead.