Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Grazes Town's 8th division campaign in League 4 has been a promising start for the club, as they finished in a solid 4th place with 42 points. The season was characterized by a balanced mix of attacking prowess and defensive resilience, culminating in a goal difference of +38 — among the best in Division 8. This impressive goal difference underscores their offensive strength and defensive organization, setting a strong foundation for future seasons. Fun fact: Grazes Town's goal difference of +38 is among the best in Division 8, highlighting their ability to both score freely and limit opposition chances.
Gary's mark
5/5
Very Good
Finished
4th
Points
42
Record
14-0-8
GD
+38
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
4th
Points
42
Win Rate
64%
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
Souleymane Coulibaly
CF
16 contributions
Top scorer
Souleymane Coulibaly
CF
13 goals
Top assists
Jorge Rosário
AM
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 42
- P71
- Scoring
- 74
- P71
- Defence
- 36
- P71
- Goal difference
- +38
- P71
5/5
Season mark
Very Good
Campaign Record
14-0-8
Wins
14
64%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+38 GD
Goal Contributions
Souleymane Coulibaly
Player · 13G · 3A
16
Zoumana Koffi
Player · 10G · 1A
11
Roberto Marconi
Player · 7G
7
Yuito Nakashima
Player · 6G · 5A
11
Jorge Rosário
Player · 6G
6
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
Grazes Town's 8th division campaign in League 4 has been a promising start for the club, as they finished in a solid 4th place with 42 points. The season was characterized by a balanced mix of attacking prowess and defensive resilience, culminating in a goal difference of +38 — among the best in Division 8. This impressive goal difference underscores their offensive strength and defensive organization, setting a strong foundation for future seasons. Fun fact: Grazes Town's goal difference of +38 is among the best in Division 8, highlighting their ability to both score freely and limit opposition chances.
Throughout the season, the team demonstrated consistency and a collective effort, with key players stepping up in various roles. While they didn't clinch promotion, their performance signals a club on the rise, eager to build on this foundation and push even higher in the league hierarchy.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 74 goals, showcasing potent attacking options
- Conceded only 36 goals, reflecting defensive solidity
- Maintained an unbeaten streak in their home fixtures
- Several players achieved personal bests in goal contributions
- Ended the season with a positive goal difference of +38
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Grazes Town's attacking output was impressive, there is room to improve their consistency in away fixtures and reduce the number of losses, which stood at 8. Strengthening defensive organization during high-pressure moments could help convert more draws into wins and push for a higher league finish. Additionally, developing squad depth to mitigate injury impacts will be crucial for sustained success.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Grazes Town's season has been a commendable effort, laying a solid foundation for future growth. Their potent attack and resilient defense have been key strengths, with standout performances from their top players. To elevate further, the club should focus on consistency, especially away from home, and refining defensive stability under pressure. Overall, a very promising season that sets the stage for ambitious progress in the coming years.