Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
The Tavand Wanderers' 11th season in the eighth division has been a year of steady progress and foundational development. Finishing in 7th place with a record of 7 wins, 9 draws, and 6 losses, the Wanderers demonstrated resilience and a commitment to building a competitive squad. An interesting fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +2, meaning they scored more goals than they conceded — a promising sign for future campaigns.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
7th
Points
30
Record
7-9-6
GD
+2
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
7th
Points
30
Win Rate
32%
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
- 30
- P46
- Scoring
- 22
- P13
- Defence
- 20
- P88
- Goal difference
- +2
- P71
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-9-6
Wins
7
32%
Draws
9
41%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
+2 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 Tavand Wanderers' 11th season in the eighth division has been a year of steady progress and foundational development. Finishing in 7th place with a record of 7 wins, 9 draws, and 6 losses, the Wanderers demonstrated resilience and a commitment to building a competitive squad. An interesting fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +2, meaning they scored more goals than they conceded — a promising sign for future campaigns.
This season has seen the Wanderers focus on establishing a solid defensive structure while maintaining a balanced attack. Although they didn't clinch promotion or reach the top of the table, their consistent performances and team-oriented approach set the stage for growth and success in upcoming seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goals scored:22, showcasing attacking intent
- Goals conceded:20, indicating defensive stability
- Number of draws:9, reflecting resilience and competitiveness
- Positive goal difference:+2, a promising foundation for future success
- Team cohesion:Multiple players contributing in various ways
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Willi Schneider:The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Allan Carroll:The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Phillip Lewis:The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Eric Hussain:The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Michel Lemoine:The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
While none of the top players registered goals or assists this season, their collective effort in contributing across various facets of play has been vital for the team’s stability.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Tavand Wanderers would benefit from increasing their offensive output to convert more of their draws into wins. Additionally, developing key goal-scoring players and enhancing attacking creativity could propel them higher up the league table. Improving consistency in both attack and defense will be crucial for climbing the standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
The Tavand Wanderers' 2023/24 season has been characterized by steady progress and a solid foundation. Their positive goal difference and resilience in matches highlight promising aspects, though they need to focus on offensive potency and consistency to push further up the league. Strengths lie in team cohesion and defensive stability, while areas for growth include goal-scoring and match-winning capabilities. With continued development, the Wanderers can aim for a more competitive position in the next season.