
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Heldbrous' 11th season in the league was a year of steady development and resilience. Competing in division 8 of league 90, the team finished in 8th place, a position that reflects both their ongoing growth and the challenges faced along the way. This season was characterized by a balanced mix of results, with 6 wins, 8 draws, and 8 losses, highlighting a squad still finding its footing. Interestingly, despite not boasting prolific goal scorers, the team’s collective effort kept them competitive, with a total of 34 goals scored and only 37 conceded. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story—each match contributing to the foundation for future success.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
26
Record
6-8-8
GD
-3

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
8th
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
4-2-3-1
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
- 26
- P38
- Scoring
- 34
- P63
- Defence
- 37
- P50
- Goal difference
- -3
- P63
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-8-8
Wins
6
27%
Draws
8
36%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
-3 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
Heldbrous' 11th season in the league was a year of steady development and resilience. Competing in division 8 of league 90, the team finished in 8th place, a position that reflects both their ongoing growth and the challenges faced along the way. This season was characterized by a balanced mix of results, with 6 wins, 8 draws, and 8 losses, highlighting a squad still finding its footing. Interestingly, despite not boasting prolific goal scorers, the team’s collective effort kept them competitive, with a total of 34 goals scored and only 37 conceded. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story—each match contributing to the foundation for future success.
This season's journey was marked by a focus on building team cohesion and experience. While the results may not have been spectacular, the season laid important groundwork for the club’s development. The squad’s collective spirit and commitment to contributing in multiple ways underscored their dedication to growth, setting the stage for more ambitious campaigns ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Balanced record with equal wins, draws, and losses
- Solid team effort with 34 goals scored
- Defensively resilient, conceding only 37 goals
- Emphasis on collective contribution from key players
- Building blocks for future seasons
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While individual statistics were limited, the season's narrative was shaped by the collective effort of the squad. Notably, players such as Michel Lemoine, Phillip Lewis, Zdravko Ivanišević, Seungwoo Jeong, and Willi Schneider contributed in multiple ways, embodying the team-oriented approach that defined this campaign. Their roles as versatile contributors helped maintain team cohesion, even if they did not lead in goals or assists.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Heldbrous can benefit from increasing their attacking potency and goal-scoring consistency. Developing a more clinical finishing approach and establishing a more solid defensive structure could help turn draws into wins and close the gap in goal difference. Additionally, fostering individual standout performances could inspire greater confidence and momentum in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Heldbrous' season was a foundational one, emphasizing stability and collective effort over individual brilliance. The team demonstrated resilience and a commitment to growth, setting the stage for future success. Strengths included their balanced record and team cohesion, while areas for improvement remain in offensive output and defensive solidity. With continued development, this squad has the potential to climb higher in the league standings in the seasons to come.
