Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Dalnembor's 11th season in the league was a challenging yet essential chapter in the club's development. Competing in division 8 of league 55, the team finished in 10th place, collecting just 16 points from 4 wins, 4 draws, and 14 losses. The season was marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference of -26, with 29 goals scored but 55 conceded. Despite the tough results, this season served as a foundation for growth, highlighting areas that need attention and setting the stage for future improvements.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
10th
Points
16
Record
4-4-14
GD
-26
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
10th
Points
16
Win Rate
18%
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
Aldo Coppola
0 contributions
Top scorer
Aldo Coppola
0 goals
Top assists
Aldo Coppola
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 16
- P21
- Scoring
- 29
- P63
- Defence
- 55
- P38
- Goal difference
- -26
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
4-4-14
Wins
4
18%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-26 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
Dalnembor's 11th season in the league was a challenging yet essential chapter in the club's development. Competing in division 8 of league 55, the team finished in 10th place, collecting just 16 points from 4 wins, 4 draws, and 14 losses. The season was marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference of -26, with 29 goals scored but 55 conceded. Despite the tough results, this season served as a foundation for growth, highlighting areas that need attention and setting the stage for future improvements.
An interesting fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -26, showcasing defensive struggles throughout the campaign. This statistic underscores the importance of strengthening the backline to turn close matches into victories and improve overall standings.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Team Spirit:Multiple players contributed across the board, emphasizing collective effort.
- Goal Scoring:29 goals scored, showing potential in attack despite defensive issues.
- Consistency in Participation:Key players like Jerome Menard and Mahmoud Sayed maintained involvement throughout the season.
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While individual statistics were limited, the season's highlight was the collective effort of key squad members, all contributing in multiple ways. Julio Lopez, Jerome Menard, Mahmoud Sayed, Jay Perkins, and Gerhard Roth exemplified team spirit, even if personal goal or assist tallies remained modest. Their dedication laid the groundwork for future tactical and strategic improvements.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization and resilience need urgent attention to reduce the goal difference and turn more matches into wins. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency and individual player contributions could help elevate the team’s competitive edge in the league.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Dalnembor's 2023/24 campaign was characterized by foundational efforts and defensive vulnerabilities. The team showed resilience and collective effort but must focus on tightening defense and boosting offensive output. With strategic improvements, this squad has the potential to transform challenges into opportunities for future success.