Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
The 11th season for Mary Bake in division 8 of league 52 was a year of steady development and resilience. Finishing in 8th place with a total of 26 points, the team demonstrated a commitment to growth despite the challenges faced on the pitch. They secured 6 wins, drew 8 matches, and experienced 8 losses, with a goal difference of -6, scoring 23 goals while conceding 29. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story—marked by moments of teamwork and individual effort that set the foundation for future success.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
8th
Points
26
Record
6-8-8
GD
-6
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
8th
Points
26
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
Honoka Miyamoto
LCB
1 contributions
Top scorer
Honoka Miyamoto
LCB
1 goals
Top assists
Honoka Miyamoto
LCB
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 26
- P38
- Scoring
- 23
- P46
- Defence
- 29
- P25
- Goal difference
- -6
- P33
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
6-8-8
Wins
6
27%
Draws
8
36%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
-6 GD
Goal Contributions
Honoka Miyamoto
Player · 1G
1
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 Mary Bake in division 8 of league 52 was a year of steady development and resilience. Finishing in 8th place with a total of 26 points, the team demonstrated a commitment to growth despite the challenges faced on the pitch. They secured 6 wins, drew 8 matches, and experienced 8 losses, with a goal difference of -6, scoring 23 goals while conceding 29. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story—marked by moments of teamwork and individual effort that set the foundation for future success.
This season's journey was characterized by a collective effort, with many players contributing in various roles. While the team’s overall results may not have reflected dominance, the experience gained and lessons learned are invaluable stepping stones for the seasons ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Most goals scored:23 goals across the season
- Defensive resilience:Conceded 29 goals, showing room for improvement
- Team effort:Multiple players contributed to the squad’s overall performance
- Emerging talents:Young players like Honoka Miyamoto and Ritsu Shiraishi gained valuable experience
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team showed resilience, there is significant room for growth in attacking efficiency and defensive solidity. Increasing goal-scoring opportunities and reducing goals conceded will be key to climbing the league table. Developing consistency in performances and fostering more attacking creativity could turn close matches into wins.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Mary Bake’s 2023/24 season was a foundational year, emphasizing learning and team cohesion. Strengths included a committed squad and emerging young talent, but the team must focus on improving offensive output and defensive organization. With continued development, this season’s groundwork can lead to more competitive performances in the future.