
Season Review · April 24, 2026
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Season 17 for South was a year of laying down the foundational stones, with the club navigating its way through the challenges of Division 8 in League 76. This season was truly a story of resilience and perseverance, as the team endeavored to establish a competitive footing in their league. Interestingly, despite a modest overall record, South showcased moments of promise, hinting at potential growth ahead. The fun fact of this season is that it was a season of football with its own unique story—marked by dedication and the pursuit of progress.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
23
Record
6-5-11
GD
-15

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
23
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-4-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Gunwoo Chung
GK
4 contributions
Top scorer
Fu Abe
RCB
3 goals
Top assists
Gunwoo Chung
GK
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 23
- P29
- Scoring
- 28
- P29
- Defence
- 43
- P58
- Goal difference
- -15
- P46
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-5-11
Wins
6
27%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-15 GD
Goal Contributions
Fu Abe
CF · 3G
3
Roberto Rossi
LM · 2G · 1A
3
Gunwoo Chung
RF · 1G · 3A
4
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
Season 17 for South was a year of laying down the foundational stones, with the club navigating its way through the challenges of Division 8 in League 76. This season was truly a story of resilience and perseverance, as the team endeavored to establish a competitive footing in their league. Interestingly, despite a modest overall record, South showcased moments of promise, hinting at potential growth ahead. The fun fact of this season is that it was a season of football with its own unique story—marked by dedication and the pursuit of progress.
The team finished in 9th place, with 6 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses, accumulating 23 points. They scored 28 goals but conceded 43, resulting in a goal difference of -15. While the results were not spectacular, the season set the stage for future development, emphasizing the importance of experience and team cohesion.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorer Fu Abe contributed with 3 goals, showing promise as a key forward
- Consistent appearances from core players like Roberto Rossi and Gunwoo Chung
- Defensive efforts improved slightly, despite conceding 43 goals
- Demonstrated team resilience in a challenging league environment
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
South's season highlighted the need for defensive solidity and goal-scoring consistency. Conceding 43 goals indicates room for defensive organization, while increasing goal output would help climb the league table. Building squad depth and fostering tactical discipline will be crucial for future success.
Season Rating:(Poor)
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 17 was a foundational chapter for South, characterized by effort and the promise of growth. The team demonstrated resilience and individual contributions, but there remains significant scope for improvement, particularly in defense and attack. With continued development and strategic planning, South can aim to turn these early lessons into future triumphs.
