
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Carwick's 11th season in division 8 was undoubtedly a challenging journey, but one that sets the stage for growth and development. With an overall win rate of just 18.2%, the team faced numerous hurdles throughout the campaign. Despite the tough results, the season provided valuable experience for the squad, highlighting areas to improve while fostering team cohesion. Fun fact: The team managed only 4 wins out of 22 matches, emphasizing the need for strategic adjustments moving forward.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
22
Record
4-10-8
GD
-11

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
22
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
Aaron Tessier
0 contributions
Top scorer
Aaron Tessier
0 goals
Top assists
Aaron Tessier
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 22
- P38
- Scoring
- 23
- P42
- Defence
- 34
- P63
- Goal difference
- -11
- P46
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-10-8
Wins
4
18%
Draws
10
45%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
-11 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
Carwick's 11th season in division 8 was undoubtedly a challenging journey, but one that sets the stage for growth and development. With an overall win rate of just 18.2%, the team faced numerous hurdles throughout the campaign. Despite the tough results, the season provided valuable experience for the squad, highlighting areas to improve while fostering team cohesion. Fun fact: The team managed only 4 wins out of 22 matches, emphasizing the need for strategic adjustments moving forward.
This season's focus was on building a solid foundation, with many players contributing in various roles on and off the pitch. While the results may not have reflected immediate success, the collective effort and resilience demonstrated by Carwick's squad are promising signs for future seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Grit and resilience in a tough league campaign
- Strong team spirit despite challenging results
- Laid the groundwork for future tactical improvements
- Notable contributions from key squad members in multiple roles
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Cesar Roman: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Adrian Monzon: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Joao Brito: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Luis Velazquez: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Ronald Jones: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
While individual statistics may not shine brightly this season, the collective effort from these players underscores a commitment to teamwork and versatility.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Carwick's season highlighted the need for a more potent attacking strategy and defensive solidity. Improving goal-scoring efficiency and reducing goals conceded will be critical in climbing the league table. Additionally, developing a clearer tactical identity and fostering consistency across matches could turn narrow losses and draws into valuable wins.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Carwick's 2023/24 campaign was a foundational one, marked by perseverance and a focus on building a cohesive squad. The team showed resilience despite a difficult season, with many players contributing across various roles. Moving forward, emphasizing offensive potency, defensive organization, and tactical clarity will be essential to translate effort into results. The groundwork has been laid; now it's time to build upon it for a more successful future.
