Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
The 2023/24 season for Fraven Athletic in the 8th division of league 116 was truly a season of football with its own unique story. While the team faced challenges on the pitch, this campaign served as an important foundation for growth and development. Fun fact: Despite a tough season, the club’s commitment to building a cohesive squad hints at promising days ahead.
Finished
10th
Points
23
Record
6-5-11
GD
-18
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
10th
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
4-1-2-1-2-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Allan Carroll
RWB
0 contributions
Top scorer
Allan Carroll
RWB
0 goals
Top assists
Allan Carroll
RWB
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 23
- P29
- Scoring
- 21
- P17
- Defence
- 39
- P21
- Goal difference
- -18
- P4
Campaign Record
6-5-11
Wins
6
27%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-18 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 Fraven Athletic in the 8th division of league 116 was truly a season of football with its own unique story. While the team faced challenges on the pitch, this campaign served as an important foundation for growth and development. Fun fact: Despite a tough season, the club’s commitment to building a cohesive squad hints at promising days ahead.
This season, Fraven Athletic finished in 10th place, accumulating 23 points from 6 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses. The team scored 21 goals but conceded 39, resulting in a goal difference of -18. The season was marked by resilience and collective effort, with several players contributing in multiple ways, even if the results didn’t always reflect their efforts.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights 🎯
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 6 wins across the season
- Maintained a respectable number of draws (5) in a competitive league
- Demonstrated team spirit with contributions from multiple players in various roles
- Laid the groundwork for future tactical and squad improvements
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers 🌟
Filed by
Gary Nano
While no individual player registered goals or assists this season, the collective effort was notable. Willi Schneider, Antonio Castelli, Michel Lemoine, Nilson Pires, and Michael Brown all contributed in multiple ways, embodying the team player ethos. Their dedication laid the foundation for future tactical development and team cohesion.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement 🚀
Desk lens
Touchline
Fraven Athletic’s main challenge this season was defensive solidity, as indicated by the high number of goals conceded. Improving defensive organization and discipline will be crucial. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring output remains a priority to convert more opportunities into points.
The Long View
Final Assessment 📝
Desk lens
The Ledger
This season was a foundational chapter for Fraven Athletic, emphasizing collective effort and team spirit. The club’s focus on building a cohesive squad and gaining experience sets the stage for future progress. Strengths include resilience and team contribution, but areas such as defensive stability and offensive potency need attention to climb higher in the league standings. With continued development, the club’s future looks promising.