Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
The 2023/24 season for Bradestle ans was a journey of growth and resilience, set against the backdrop of a competitive Division 8 league. Finishing 12th out of the league's teams, the club amassed 6 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses, ending with a total of 23 points. Despite the modest results, this season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, highlighting the club’s commitment to building a solid foundation for future progress. Fun fact: this season saw the emergence of a team that, while still finding its footing, demonstrated a collective spirit and a desire to improve.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
12th
Points
23
Record
6-5-11
GD
-5
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
12th
Points
23
Win Rate
27%
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
- P4
- Scoring
- 27
- P54
- Defence
- 32
- P21
- Goal difference
- -5
- P8
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
6-5-11
Wins
6
27%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-5 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 2023/24 season for Bradestle ans was a journey of growth and resilience, set against the backdrop of a competitive Division 8 league. Finishing 12th out of the league's teams, the club amassed 6 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses, ending with a total of 23 points. Despite the modest results, this season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, highlighting the club’s commitment to building a solid foundation for future progress. Fun fact: this season saw the emergence of a team that, while still finding its footing, demonstrated a collective spirit and a desire to improve.
Throughout the campaign, Bradestle ans showcased a squad of versatile contributors, with key players like Giuseppe Conte, Jorge Gonzalez, Michel Lemoine, Willi Schneider, and Eric Hussain providing valuable support in multiple roles. While individual statistics may not stand out, their collective effort laid the groundwork for the club’s development.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 6 wins in a challenging league environment
- Demonstrated team resilience with 5 draws
- Scored 27 goals despite facing tough defenses
- Conceded 32 goals, showing defensive areas for growth
- Laid the foundation for future success through squad development
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Giuseppe Conte: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Jorge Gonzalez: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Michel Lemoine: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Willi Schneider: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Eric Hussain: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
While none of the top players registered goals or assists, their collective effort was vital in maintaining team cohesion and effort throughout the season.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Bradestle ans needs to focus on enhancing defensive solidity and goal-scoring efficiency. The team conceded more goals than they scored, indicating a need for better defensive organization and perhaps more clinical finishing in attack. Developing individual player skills and tactical discipline could significantly improve future performances.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bradestle ans's 2023/24 season was a foundational chapter, emphasizing collective effort and resilience. The team showed promising signs of development, despite the challenging league position. Strengths include team spirit and a commitment to growth, while areas for improvement involve defensive stability and goal-scoring consistency. With continued focus and strategic planning, the club can look forward to brighter days ahead.