Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
The 11th season for Bunst Grington in the 8th division of league 40 was a year of steady development and learning. Finishing in 6th place with 27 points, the team showed resilience despite a challenging campaign that saw more draws than wins. The season's fun fact? It was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by moments of perseverance and team spirit. While the goal tally of 28 was modest and the goal difference of -14 highlighted defensive struggles, the foundation has been laid for future growth.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
6th
Points
27
Record
6-9-7
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
27
Win Rate
27%
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
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
- 27
- P54
- Scoring
- 28
- P58
- Defence
- 42
- P42
- Goal difference
- -14
- P54
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-9-7
Wins
6
27%
Draws
9
41%
Losses
7
32%
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
The 11th season for Bunst Grington in the 8th division of league 40 was a year of steady development and learning. Finishing in 6th place with 27 points, the team showed resilience despite a challenging campaign that saw more draws than wins. The season's fun fact? It was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by moments of perseverance and team spirit. While the goal tally of 28 was modest and the goal difference of -14 highlighted defensive struggles, the foundation has been laid for future growth.
This season was characterized by a collective effort, with several players contributing in multiple ways, embodying the team’s spirit of unity. The experience gained this year will be invaluable as Bunst Grington aims to climb higher in the ranks in the seasons to come.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 6 wins amidst a tough league campaign
- Demonstrated strong team cohesion with multiple players contributing
- Gained valuable defensive experience despite conceding 42 goals
- Laid the groundwork for future success with consistent performances
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers:
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Gary Nano
- Jorge Gonzalez: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Eric Hussain: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Michel Lemoine: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Nilson Pires: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Willi Schneider: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
While individual statistics may not stand out this season, the collective effort and team cohesion were evident.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Bunst Grington’s primary focus should be on strengthening their defensive organization to reduce goals conceded. Additionally, converting more goal-scoring opportunities could help turn draws into wins, boosting overall points. Developing a more consistent attacking strategy will be key in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bunst Grington’s 2023/24 campaign was a foundational year, emphasizing growth and team unity. The season's strengths lay in collective effort and resilience, setting the stage for future success. However, defensive solidity and goal conversion remain areas to develop. With continued focus on these aspects, the club can aim higher in upcoming seasons.