Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Crougham Park's 11th season in division 8 was a year of steady development and resilience. Finishing in 6th place with 26 points, the team demonstrated a commitment to building a solid foundation for the seasons ahead. Despite a balanced record of 6 wins, 8 draws, and 8 losses, the club faced challenges in converting opportunities into goals, ending the campaign with 29 goals scored and 43 conceded. Fun fact: this was a season of football with its own unique story, as Crougham Park navigated the ups and downs of a competitive league.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
6th
Points
26
Record
6-8-8
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
6th
Points
26
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Ahmed Khalil
0 contributions
Top scorer
Ahmed Khalil
0 goals
Top assists
Ahmed Khalil
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 26
- P46
- Scoring
- 29
- P54
- Defence
- 43
- P29
- Goal difference
- -14
- P50
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-8-8
Wins
6
27%
Draws
8
36%
Losses
8
36%
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
Crougham Park's 11th season in division 8 was a year of steady development and resilience. Finishing in 6th place with 26 points, the team demonstrated a commitment to building a solid foundation for the seasons ahead. Despite a balanced record of 6 wins, 8 draws, and 8 losses, the club faced challenges in converting opportunities into goals, ending the campaign with 29 goals scored and 43 conceded. Fun fact: this was a season of football with its own unique story, as Crougham Park navigated the ups and downs of a competitive league.
While the team’s overall performance might not have turned heads, the season was characterized by collective effort and perseverance. The squad’s top players, including Giuseppe Conte, Michel Lemoine, Phillip Lewis, Pedro Chagas, and Bernardo Perez, contributed in multiple ways, embodying the team-oriented spirit that the club aims to foster for future success.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Consistent effort across the season despite mixed results
- Balanced record of wins, draws, and losses
- Strong team spirit with multiple contributors
- Notable for its resilience and groundwork laying
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While individual statistics were limited, the collective effort of the squad’s key players—Giuseppe Conte, Michel Lemoine, Phillip Lewis, Pedro Chagas, and Bernardo Perez—highlighted a team committed to contributing in multiple ways. Their versatility and team spirit were vital in maintaining stability throughout the season, even if individual goal tallies remained modest.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Crougham Park's main area for growth lies in converting more scoring opportunities and tightening defensive organization to reduce goals conceded. Developing a more clinical attacking approach and fostering defensive discipline will be crucial for climbing higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Crougham Park’s season was a foundational one, emphasizing stability and collective effort. Strengths included team cohesion and resilience, while areas for improvement involve offensive potency and defensive solidity. With continued focus on these aspects, the club can look forward to building on this groundwork for future seasons.