Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Fing Athletic's 11th season in the eighth division has been a journey of development and resilience. Finishing in 4th place with 31 points, the club demonstrated steady progress despite a challenging goal difference of -17, with 34 goals scored and 51 conceded. This season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by a collective effort to establish a solid foundation for future campaigns. The team’s commitment to contributing in multiple ways was evident, even if individual statistics did not shine brightly this year.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
4th
Points
31
Record
9-4-9
GD
-17
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
4th
Points
31
Win Rate
41%
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
- 31
- P71
- Scoring
- 34
- P71
- Defence
- 51
- P25
- Goal difference
- -17
- P54
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
9-4-9
Wins
9
41%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
-17 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
Fing Athletic's 11th season in the eighth division has been a journey of development and resilience. Finishing in 4th place with 31 points, the club demonstrated steady progress despite a challenging goal difference of -17, with 34 goals scored and 51 conceded. This season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by a collective effort to establish a solid foundation for future campaigns. The team’s commitment to contributing in multiple ways was evident, even if individual statistics did not shine brightly this year.
While the squad lacked standout goal scorers, their collective spirit and team-oriented approach set the stage for growth. The season's narrative was one of building blocks—learning, adapting, and preparing for more competitive seasons ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured a respectable 4th place finish in a competitive league
- Demonstrated consistent effort with 9 wins and 4 draws
- Maintained a disciplined team with no red cards throughout the season
- Emphasized team contribution, with multiple players contributing in various roles
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
Despite the lack of individual goal or assist tallies, the season was characterized by collective effort. The top players—Eric Hussain, Allan Carroll, Jorge Alvez, Phillip Lewis, and Pedro Chagas—contributed in multiple ways, embodying the team’s philosophy of contribution beyond statistics. Their consistent presence and team spirit helped maintain stability throughout the season, laying the groundwork for future success.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Fing Athletic could benefit from focusing on offensive potency to convert more opportunities into goals, which would help improve their goal difference. Defensive organization and resilience might also be areas to develop, considering the number of goals conceded. Building individual player statistics and encouraging goal-scoring contributions from key players could elevate the team’s competitive edge.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Fing Athletic’s season was a solid foundation-building effort, emphasizing teamwork and collective contribution. The club showed resilience and consistency, setting the stage for future growth. To move upward in the league standings, improvements in attack and defensive solidity will be essential. With continued development and strategic focus, Fing Athletic can aim for higher placements and more dynamic performances in the seasons to come.