Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Havenkrourm's 11th season in the league marked a steady step forward for the club, as they finished in 5th place in division 8 with a total of 33 points. The team demonstrated resilience and competitive spirit, managing 10 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses. Their positive goal difference of +3 — more goals scored than conceded — is a promising sign of a balanced approach and potential for growth. This season was about laying the groundwork, building a foundation upon which future success can be constructed.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
5th
Points
33
Record
10-3-9
GD
+3
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
5th
Points
33
Win Rate
45%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-4-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Filipe Fernandes
CF
17 contributions
Top scorer
Filipe Fernandes
CF
11 goals
Top assists
Filipe Fernandes
CF
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 33
- P63
- Scoring
- 57
- P63
- Defence
- 54
- P46
- Goal difference
- +3
- P63
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
10-3-9
Wins
10
45%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
+3 GD
Goal Contributions
Filipe Fernandes
Player · 11G · 6A
17
Ian Lacroix
Player · 7G · 1A
8
Asahi Arai
Player · 5G · 4A
9
Gert Wolters
Player · 3G · 1A
4
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
Havenkrourm's 11th season in the league marked a steady step forward for the club, as they finished in 5th place in division 8 with a total of 33 points. The team demonstrated resilience and competitive spirit, managing 10 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses. Their positive goal difference of +3 — more goals scored than conceded — is a promising sign of a balanced approach and potential for growth. This season was about laying the groundwork, building a foundation upon which future success can be constructed.
The squad showed notable contributions from a core group of versatile players, with Filipe Fernandes leading the charge with 11 goals and 6 assists. His all-around impact, combined with the consistent performances of Ian Lacroix, Asahi Arai, Gert Wolters, and Paulo Quaresma, highlights a team that is developing cohesion and attacking potency. While not yet at the top of the table, Havenkrourm’s season reflects a positive trajectory and a promising outlook for the seasons ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Filipe Fernandes: 11 goals and 6 assists, a true team player contributing in multiple ways
- Balanced attack and defense, with goals for (57) slightly surpassing goals against (54)
- Solid core of players with consistent appearances and no disciplinary issues
- Achieved a positive goal difference, indicating defensive stability and offensive efficiency
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team showed positive signs, there is room to enhance consistency, particularly in converting draws into wins and tightening defensive organization to reduce goals conceded. Developing more tactical flexibility and sharpening finishing could elevate the team’s standing and push them higher in the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Havenkrourm’s season was a solid step forward, with a balanced attack and a positive goal difference reflecting promising foundations. The team’s strengths lie in their versatile contributors and defensive stability, setting the stage for future growth. To progress further, they should focus on consistency, tactical refinement, and capitalizing on scoring opportunities. With continued development, Havenkrourm can aim for higher league positions and more competitive campaigns in the seasons to come.