
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Crouth City’s 11th season in division 8 was a year of steady development and resilience. Finishing in 5th place with 31 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach with 9 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses. The season’s fun fact? It was truly a season of football with its own unique story—marked by moments of perseverance and collective effort. Despite a goal difference of -14, the team laid important foundations for growth, showing glimpses of potential that can be harnessed in the seasons ahead.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
5th
Points
31
Record
9-4-9
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
5th
Points
31
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
Alexander Burns
0 contributions
Top scorer
Alexander Burns
0 goals
Top assists
Alexander Burns
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 31
- P67
- Scoring
- 27
- P38
- Defence
- 41
- P58
- Goal difference
- -14
- P46
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
9-4-9
Wins
9
41%
Draws
4
18%
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
Crouth City’s 11th season in division 8 was a year of steady development and resilience. Finishing in 5th place with 31 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach with 9 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses. The season’s fun fact? It was truly a season of football with its own unique story—marked by moments of perseverance and collective effort. Despite a goal difference of -14, the team laid important foundations for growth, showing glimpses of potential that can be harnessed in the seasons ahead.
This season was characterized by a focus on building a cohesive squad, with many players contributing in multiple ways. While the team’s attacking output was modest, the emphasis on teamwork and development was clear. The season’s narrative was one of laying the groundwork—setting the stage for future success as Crouth City continues to evolve.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Solid mid-table finish in division 8
- Strong team spirit with multiple players contributing across the pitch
- Developmental season with room for growth
- Focus on collective effort over individual brilliance
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Luis Olivera: The team player—contributing in multiple ways, though no goals or assists recorded this season, his presence was felt in the squad’s cohesion.
- Greg Sanders: A versatile contributor, embodying the team spirit with consistent effort across matches.
- Gerard Leroux: Played a supportive role, emphasizing teamwork over individual stats.
- Bruno Dupont: Showed dedication and adaptability, helping to stabilize the squad.
- Alexander Burns: A committed team member, contributing to the collective effort.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Crouth City’s primary focus moving forward should be enhancing offensive productivity and defensive solidity. The team’s goal tally indicates a need for more clinical finishing, while the goals conceded highlight defensive vulnerabilities. Developing a more cohesive attacking strategy and tightening defensive organization will be key to climbing higher in the standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Crouth City’s season was a foundational chapter—marked by steady progress and a clear focus on building a solid team ethos. Strengths included strong teamwork and resilience, but there remains significant room for improvement in attack and defense. With continued development and strategic adjustments, the club can aim for a more competitive edge in the seasons to come.
