Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Suthortle Albion's 11th season in the eighth division was a campaign of learning and development. Finishing in 7th place with 7 wins, 4 draws, and 11 losses, the team faced significant challenges on the pitch. Their goal tally of 24 contrasted sharply with the 45 goals conceded, resulting in a goal difference of -21 — a clear indicator of defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite these setbacks, the club demonstrated resilience and a commitment to building a solid foundation for future campaigns.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
7th
Points
25
Record
7-4-11
GD
-21
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
25
Win Rate
32%
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
- 25
- P46
- Scoring
- 24
- P42
- Defence
- 45
- P4
- Goal difference
- -21
- P4
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-4-11
Wins
7
32%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-21 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
Suthortle Albion's 11th season in the eighth division was a campaign of learning and development. Finishing in 7th place with 7 wins, 4 draws, and 11 losses, the team faced significant challenges on the pitch. Their goal tally of 24 contrasted sharply with the 45 goals conceded, resulting in a goal difference of -21 — a clear indicator of defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite these setbacks, the club demonstrated resilience and a commitment to building a solid foundation for future campaigns.
A fun fact about this season is the goal difference of -21, highlighting the defensive issues the team encountered. While the results didn't reflect immediate success, the season served as a crucial stepping stone for growth, with players gaining valuable experience and team cohesion gradually improving.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Gained valuable league experience for the squad
- Showed resilience in multiple drawn matches
- Developed team chemistry and individual player contributions
- Set the stage for defensive improvements in upcoming seasons
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While individual stats were limited, the season's true highlight was the collective effort of the squad. Notably, players like Antonio Castelli, Giuseppe Conte, Jorge Alvez, Allan Carroll, and Eric Hussain contributed across multiple facets of play, embodying the team player ethos. Their versatility and commitment laid the groundwork for future development, even if personal goal and assist tallies remained modest.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization and consistency need urgent attention to turn close matches into wins. Improving communication at the back, reducing individual errors, and fostering a more disciplined defensive structure will be key. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring potency will help convert draws and narrow losses into victories.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Suthortle Albion's 2023/24 campaign was characterized by perseverance and a focus on building from the ground up. The team's collective effort and the experience gained are promising signs for the future. Strengths include team cohesion and resilience, while the primary areas for development remain defensive solidity and offensive efficiency. With targeted improvements, the club can look forward to more competitive seasons ahead.