Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
The 11th season for Epworouth in division 8 of league 73 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles and a need for consolidation. Finishing in 11th place with just 4 wins, 6 draws, and 12 losses, the team accumulated 18 points. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -30, highlighting significant defensive issues that hampered their overall performance. Despite these setbacks, the season provided valuable experience and a foundation to build upon for the future.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
11th
Points
18
Record
4-6-12
GD
-30
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
11th
Points
18
Win Rate
18%
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
Allan Carroll
CB
0 contributions
Top scorer
Allan Carroll
CB
0 goals
Top assists
Allan Carroll
CB
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 18
- P17
- Scoring
- 24
- P46
- Defence
- 54
- P13
- Goal difference
- -30
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
4-6-12
Wins
4
18%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-30 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 Epworouth in division 8 of league 73 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles and a need for consolidation. Finishing in 11th place with just 4 wins, 6 draws, and 12 losses, the team accumulated 18 points. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -30, highlighting significant defensive issues that hampered their overall performance. Despite these setbacks, the season provided valuable experience and a foundation to build upon for the future.
Interestingly, the squad's top players—Willie Schneider, Giuseppe Conte, Antonio Castelli, Jorge Alvez, and Michel Lemoine—contributed in multiple ways, even if their individual goal tallies remained zero. This suggests a team effort focused on collective contribution rather than individual scoring, emphasizing the importance of teamwork as Epworouth looks to improve.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Defensive resilience was a major focus, despite conceding 54 goals
- Collective effort from key squad members in various roles
- Gained valuable league experience for future development
- Notable for team cohesion and versatile contributions
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While individual goal contributions were absent, the presence of key players like Willi Schneider, Giuseppe Conte, Antonio Castelli, Jorge Alvez, and Michel Lemoine highlights a team effort in multiple facets of play. Their contributions in various roles helped maintain team cohesion, even if the scoreboard didn't reflect offensive success.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Epwourouth's primary area for growth lies in defensive organization and goal prevention, as evidenced by the -30 goal difference. Strengthening defensive tactics and discipline could significantly improve results. Additionally, developing attacking options to convert more chances into goals will be crucial for climbing the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Epwourouth's season was one of foundational challenges, with defensive frailties and limited offensive output hampering their league position. The team demonstrated resilience and collective effort, laying the groundwork for future success. Focusing on defensive solidity and offensive efficiency will be key as they aim to move up the standings in the next campaign.