Season Review · April 24, 2026
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Oldber Park's Season 17 marked a pivotal chapter in the club’s development, as they navigated the challenges of Division 8 with resilience and determination. Finishing in 5th place with 34 points, the team demonstrated steady progress, securing 11 wins, 1 draw, and 10 losses. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their positive goal difference of +1 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting a balanced and competitive approach on the pitch. This season served as a foundation for future growth, emphasizing the importance of consistency and squad cohesion.
Finished
5th
Points
34
Record
11-1-10
GD
+1
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
34
Win Rate
50%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Kyungmo Choo
AM
12 contributions
Top scorer
Kyungmo Choo
AM
7 goals
Top assists
Kyungmo Choo
AM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 34
- P67
- Scoring
- 49
- P21
- Defence
- 48
- P67
- Goal difference
- +1
- P46
Campaign Record
11-1-10
Wins
11
50%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
+1 GD
Goal Contributions
Kyungmo Choo
CM · 7G · 5A
12
Daehyun Gu
RF · 6G · 4A
10
Mamadou Adje
CM · 5G · 4A
9
Elhadji Sow
LF · 4G · 3A
7
Kian Chan
RF · 2G · 1A
3
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
Oldber Park's Season 17 marked a pivotal chapter in the club’s development, as they navigated the challenges of Division 8 with resilience and determination. Finishing in 5th place with 34 points, the team demonstrated steady progress, securing 11 wins, 1 draw, and 10 losses. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their positive goal difference of +1 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting a balanced and competitive approach on the pitch. This season served as a foundation for future growth, emphasizing the importance of consistency and squad cohesion.
The team’s efforts were driven by a core group of versatile players who contributed across the board. While the results reflect room for improvement, the club’s focus on building a solid base and nurturing emerging talent sets a promising tone for the seasons ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +1, showcasing defensive resilience and attacking efficiency
- Kyungmo Choo led the team with 7 goals and 5 assists, establishing himself as a key playmaker
- Balanced scoring with contributions from multiple players, indicating a well-rounded attack
- Demonstrated defensive stability with only 48 goals conceded across the campaign
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team showed promise, consistency remains a key area for development. Improving defensive organization to reduce goals conceded further and enhancing squad depth to maintain performance levels throughout the season could elevate Oldber Park’s standing. Additionally, capitalizing on scoring opportunities and sharpening finishing will be crucial in translating performances into more wins.
Season Rating: (Good)
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Oldber Park’s Season 17 was a solid step forward, laying the groundwork for future success. The club displayed a balanced approach with a positive goal difference and a core group of versatile players. Strengths include their defensive stability and the emergence of key contributors like Kyungmo Choo and Daehyun Gu. Moving forward, focusing on consistency, defensive organization, and squad depth will be vital to climbing higher in the league standings. Overall, this season sets a promising foundation for continued growth and achievement.