Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Tenwith United's 11th season in the eighth division has been a year of development and learning. Finishing in 7th place with 7 wins, 3 draws, and 12 losses, the club has faced its fair share of challenges. The season's fun fact reveals a goal difference of -31, highlighting defensive struggles that need addressing to climb higher in the league standings. Despite the setbacks, the team showed resilience and a commitment to building a solid foundation for future campaigns.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
7th
Points
24
Record
7-3-12
GD
-31
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
7th
Points
24
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Cosimo Lombardo
LWB
0 contributions
Top scorer
Cosimo Lombardo
LWB
0 goals
Top assists
Cosimo Lombardo
LWB
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 24
- P50
- Scoring
- 28
- P50
- Defence
- 59
- P21
- Goal difference
- -31
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-3-12
Wins
7
32%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-31 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
Tenwith United's 11th season in the eighth division has been a year of development and learning. Finishing in 7th place with 7 wins, 3 draws, and 12 losses, the club has faced its fair share of challenges. The season's fun fact reveals a goal difference of -31, highlighting defensive struggles that need addressing to climb higher in the league standings. Despite the setbacks, the team showed resilience and a commitment to building a solid foundation for future campaigns.
This season has been about identifying areas for growth, both defensively and offensively, as the club aims to improve its competitiveness. The squad's collective effort, even without standout goal scorers, indicates a focus on teamwork and versatility. As Tenwith United continues to develop, the focus will be on tightening the backline and converting more scoring opportunities.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Strong team spirit despite defensive issues
- Consistent effort from squad members
- Multiple players contributing in various roles
- Progress in building team cohesion
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Cosimo Lombardo: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways, though no goals or assists recorded this season.
- Julio Cortes: The team player – Demonstrated versatility and commitment across matches.
- Jose Pereira: The team player – Consistent presence, providing stability in squad rotations.
- Ivan Cvetković: The team player – Supported team efforts without notable individual stats.
- Richard Stone: The team player – Showed dedication and teamwork throughout the season.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive solidity remains a critical focus, as evidenced by the significant goal difference. Improving defensive organization, reducing individual errors, and increasing clean sheets will be vital. Additionally, boosting goal-scoring efficiency and creating more goal opportunities could help turn draws and narrow losses into wins.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Tenwith United's season has been a foundational one, emphasizing growth and team cohesion. While the defensive issues and lack of goal-scoring punch have hindered league standing, the club's commitment to development is clear. Strengths lie in the squad's collective effort and versatility, but addressing defensive frailties and offensive productivity will be essential for future success. With continued focus on these areas, Tenwith United can look forward to a more competitive season ahead.