Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
The 11th season for Gratton-Cling in Division 8 of League 18 was truly a season of football with its own unique story. Finishing in 11th place, the team managed to secure 5 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses, accumulating a total of 20 points. The season was marked by a challenging defensive record, conceding 37 goals and ending with a goal difference of -15. Despite the setbacks, this campaign served as a vital foundation for the club’s future ambitions, emphasizing development and resilience.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
20
Record
5-5-12
GD
-15
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
20
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
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Alain Benoit
0 contributions
Top scorer
Alain Benoit
0 goals
Top assists
Alain Benoit
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 20
- P13
- Scoring
- 22
- P4
- Defence
- 37
- P29
- Goal difference
- -15
- P8
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-5-12
Wins
5
23%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-15 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 11th season for Gratton-Cling in Division 8 of League 18 was truly a season of football with its own unique story. Finishing in 11th place, the team managed to secure 5 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses, accumulating a total of 20 points. The season was marked by a challenging defensive record, conceding 37 goals and ending with a goal difference of -15. Despite the setbacks, this campaign served as a vital foundation for the club’s future ambitions, emphasizing development and resilience.
Interestingly, the season's narrative was shaped by a collective team effort, with several players contributing across multiple facets of play, even if individual statistics did not shine brightly. This season was less about immediate success and more about laying the groundwork for growth, learning, and future competitiveness.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Gained valuable league experience and team cohesion
- Balanced number of wins and draws, showing resilience
- Demonstrated collective effort with multiple players contributing
- A season of learning and strategic development
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Eduardo Campos: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Hassan Abubakar: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Miguel Cortez: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Rachid Schmitt: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Reinaldo Pereira: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
While individual statistics were limited, the collective effort of these players highlighted a team focused on unity and development rather than individual accolades.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Gratton-Cling’s primary focus moving forward should be strengthening their defensive organization and goal-scoring efficiency. The high number of goals conceded indicates a need for better defensive tactics and discipline. Additionally, increasing goal output will be crucial to climb higher in the league standings and convert draws into wins.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
This season was a pivotal step in Gratton-Cling’s ongoing journey. The team showed resilience and a willingness to develop, even if the results did not immediately reflect success. Strengths lie in collective effort and team cohesion, but improvements are needed in defensive solidity and offensive potency. With continued focus on these areas, the club can look forward to a more competitive future.