Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
The 11th season for Cleigh Villa in Division 8 has been a journey of development and resilience. Finishing in 9th place with 7 wins, 4 draws, and 11 losses, the club accumulated 25 points. The season’s fun fact? It was a football campaign with its own unique story, marked by moments of collective effort and learning. Despite a modest goal tally of 21 and conceding 30 goals, the team demonstrated a commitment to building a solid foundation for the seasons ahead.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
9th
Points
25
Record
7-4-11
GD
-9
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
9th
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
Alberto Lozano
0 contributions
Top scorer
Alberto Lozano
0 goals
Top assists
Alberto Lozano
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 25
- P33
- Scoring
- 21
- P13
- Defence
- 30
- P21
- Goal difference
- -9
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-4-11
Wins
7
32%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-9 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 Cleigh Villa in Division 8 has been a journey of development and resilience. Finishing in 9th place with 7 wins, 4 draws, and 11 losses, the club accumulated 25 points. The season’s fun fact? It was a football campaign with its own unique story, marked by moments of collective effort and learning. Despite a modest goal tally of 21 and conceding 30 goals, the team demonstrated a commitment to building a solid foundation for the seasons ahead.
This season was characterized by a focus on teamwork and growth, with many players contributing across the board. While the results didn't propel Cleigh Villa into the upper echelons of the division, the experience gained will be invaluable as they aim for improvement next season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 7 wins, showcasing fighting spirit
- Achieved 4 draws, demonstrating resilience
- Team effort with multiple players contributing in various ways
- Laid the groundwork for future success and development
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While individual statistics for goals and assists were not recorded, the season’s true strength lay in the collective effort of the squad. The following players were recognized for their contributions:
- Michael Webster: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Mohamed Hany: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Alberto Lozano: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Martin Bird: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Mousa Hussein: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
Their versatility and dedication exemplify the club’s focus on teamwork and development.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team’s foundation is promising, there is room for growth in both attack and defense. Increasing goal-scoring efficiency and tightening defensive organization will be crucial. Developing more individual goal contributions and reducing goals conceded will help climb the league table in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Cleigh Villa’s 2023/24 season was a foundational chapter, emphasizing collective effort and resilience. The squad’s willingness to contribute in multiple ways highlights a team eager to learn and grow. Moving forward, focusing on attacking potency and defensive solidity will be key to transforming this foundation into tangible success. The club’s journey continues, with promising potential for the seasons ahead.