Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Plyburn United's 8th division campaign was a season of resilience and development, marked by a modest points tally and a focus on laying the groundwork for future progress. Finishing in 9th place with 5 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses, the team demonstrated a commitment to building a cohesive squad despite facing challenges at both ends of the pitch. The season's fun fact? It was truly a season of football with its own unique story, as Plyburn United navigated the complexities of a competitive league while fostering team unity.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
9th
Points
23
Record
5-8-9
GD
-14
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
9th
Points
23
Win Rate
23%
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
- 23
- P29
- Scoring
- 23
- P21
- Defence
- 37
- P79
- Goal difference
- -14
- P63
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
5-8-9
Wins
5
23%
Draws
8
36%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
-14 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
Plyburn United's 8th division campaign was a season of resilience and development, marked by a modest points tally and a focus on laying the groundwork for future progress. Finishing in 9th place with 5 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses, the team demonstrated a commitment to building a cohesive squad despite facing challenges at both ends of the pitch. The season's fun fact? It was truly a season of football with its own unique story, as Plyburn United navigated the complexities of a competitive league while fostering team unity.
Throughout the season, the team faced setbacks but also showed glimpses of potential. With a goal difference of -14 and only 23 goals scored, the attacking prowess needs bolstering. Defensively, conceding 37 goals highlighted areas for improvement. Yet, the squad's collective effort and the contributions of key players set a foundation for growth, emphasizing the importance of experience and teamwork moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Defensive resilience in several matches despite overall challenges
- Strong team spirit reflected in numerous draws
- Emerging players gaining valuable match experience
- Signs of tactical development and cohesion
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While the season's top players—Antonio Castelli, Jorge Gonzalez, Eric Hussain, Michel Lemoine, and Nilson Pires—did not register goals or assists, their contributions in terms of team effort and versatility were invaluable. Their presence helped maintain squad cohesion and provided stability amid a challenging campaign.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Plyburn United needs to focus on increasing goal-scoring capabilities and tightening defensive organization. Developing attacking options and reducing goals conceded will be crucial in climbing the league table. Additionally, fostering individual player development and tactical refinement will serve as key steps toward future success.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Plyburn United's 2023/24 season was a foundational effort, emphasizing team cohesion and experience-building. Strengths included a resilient squad and a commitment to development, but the team must address offensive potency and defensive solidity to move up the standings. With continued focus on these areas, the club can look forward to a more competitive and successful future.