Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Hembort Park's 11th season in the eighth division was a year of steady progress and resilience. Finishing in 4th place with 32 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing nine wins, five draws, and eight losses. The season was characterized by a competitive spirit and a commitment to growth, with a fun fact that this season of football had its own unique story — a narrative of perseverance and community spirit that set the stage for future ambitions.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
4th
Points
32
Record
9-5-8
GD
-3
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
4th
Points
32
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Jose Sanchez
RW
10 contributions
Top scorer
Jose Sanchez
RW
4 goals
Top assists
Jose Sanchez
RW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 32
- P71
- Scoring
- 38
- P83
- Defence
- 41
- P13
- Goal difference
- -3
- P58
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
9-5-8
Wins
9
41%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
-3 GD
Goal Contributions
Dongwoo Kweon
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Jose Sanchez
Player · 4G · 6A
10
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
Hembort Park's 11th season in the eighth division was a year of steady progress and resilience. Finishing in 4th place with 32 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing nine wins, five draws, and eight losses. The season was characterized by a competitive spirit and a commitment to growth, with a fun fact that this season of football had its own unique story — a narrative of perseverance and community spirit that set the stage for future ambitions.
This season's journey was marked by moments of collective effort and individual brilliance, laying a solid foundation for the club's development. Despite a narrow goal difference of -3, the team showed resilience and determination, hinting at potential improvements and a promising future.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Solid Defensive Record:Conceded only 41 goals across the season
- Balanced Attack:Scored 38 goals, showcasing offensive potential
- Top Performers:Dongwoo Kweon and Jose Sanchez both netted 4 goals and contributed significantly with assists
- Consistent Effort:Achieved a respectable 9 wins and 5 draws, reflecting team resilience
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team demonstrated resilience and teamwork, there is room to tighten defensive organization to reduce goals conceded. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring consistency and leveraging more attacking options could elevate the team's standing in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Hembort Park's season was a commendable effort in building a solid foundation for the club's future. Strengths included a balanced attack, defensive resilience, and standout contributions from key players like Kweon and Sanchez. However, to push higher in the league, improvements in defensive solidity and offensive potency are essential. Overall, this season sets a promising groundwork for growth and success ahead.