Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
The 2023/24 season for St Jus Wanderers was a journey of growth and resilience in the eighth division of league 29. Finishing in 5th place with 29 points, the Wanderers demonstrated a solid foundation for future campaigns. Despite a challenging run with 11 losses, the team showed moments of promise and collective effort. Interestingly, this season was truly a season of football with its own unique story — a testament to the unpredictable and charming nature of grassroots football.
Gary's mark
3/5
Average
Finished
5th
Points
29
Record
9-2-11
GD
-20
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
29
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-4-1-D
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Yubin Nagai
RWB
3 contributions
Top scorer
Olivier Faure
DM
1 goals
Top assists
Yubin Nagai
RWB
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 29
- P63
- Scoring
- 25
- P46
- Defence
- 45
- P46
- Goal difference
- -20
- P58
3/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
9-2-11
Wins
9
41%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-20 GD
Goal Contributions
Yeonseok Paik
Player · 1G
1
Olivier Faure
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 2023/24 season for St Jus Wanderers was a journey of growth and resilience in the eighth division of league 29. Finishing in 5th place with 29 points, the Wanderers demonstrated a solid foundation for future campaigns. Despite a challenging run with 11 losses, the team showed moments of promise and collective effort. Interestingly, this season was truly a season of football with its own unique story — a testament to the unpredictable and charming nature of grassroots football.
The Wanderers’ season was characterized by a commitment to teamwork and development, with many players contributing across the pitch. Their goal tally of 25, while modest, highlights their fighting spirit, and their defensive record—conceding 45 goals—points to areas ripe for improvement. This season served as a stepping stone, setting the stage for strategic growth and future success.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured a top-half finish in a competitive league
- Multiple players contributed to the scoring efforts
- Demonstrated defensive resilience in key matches
- Laid the groundwork for future tactical improvements
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the Wanderers showed resilience and team spirit, their defensive record indicates a need for tighter organization at the back. Improving goal-scoring efficiency and reducing goals conceded will be key to climbing higher in the league standings. Additionally, fostering more offensive creativity could help turn draws into wins and losses into valuable points.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
St Jus Wanderers’ season was a foundational chapter, marked by collective effort and a clear focus on building for the future. Their strengths lay in team cohesion and player contribution across the board. However, to push higher up the table, the club must address defensive vulnerabilities and enhance attacking potency. With strategic development and continued dedication, the Wanderers are well-positioned to progress in the seasons ahead.