Season Review · April 24, 2026
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Holburne City’s Season 17 marked a pivotal step in their ongoing development within the league. Competing in division 8, the team finished in a respectable 7th place, demonstrating resilience and a steady progression. This season’s fun fact highlights their positive goal difference of +2, indicating a balanced attack and solid defensive organization — more goals scored than conceded, a promising sign for future campaigns. The club’s focus on building a cohesive squad was evident, with several players contributing across multiple facets of play.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
7th
Points
32
Record
10-2-10
GD
+2
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
32
Win Rate
45%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Steven Renaud
RW
11 contributions
Top scorer
Rolf Krüger
CF
7 goals
Top assists
Steven Renaud
RW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 32
- P42
- Scoring
- 50
- P38
- Defence
- 48
- P67
- Goal difference
- +2
- P54
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
10-2-10
Wins
10
45%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
+2 GD
Goal Contributions
Rolf Krüger
CF · 7G
7
Steven Renaud
RF · 6G · 5A
11
Aziz Rousseau
CM · 5G · 3A
8
Eduardo Larrosa
LW · 5G · 3A
8
Carlos Diaz
CM · 3G · 5A
8
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
Holburne City’s Season 17 marked a pivotal step in their ongoing development within the league. Competing in division 8, the team finished in a respectable 7th place, demonstrating resilience and a steady progression. This season’s fun fact highlights their positive goal difference of +2, indicating a balanced attack and solid defensive organization — more goals scored than conceded, a promising sign for future campaigns. The club’s focus on building a cohesive squad was evident, with several players contributing across multiple facets of play.
While the overall record shows an equal number of wins and losses (10 each), the team’s ability to secure draws (2) and maintain a close goal difference underscores their potential. The season was characterized by steady growth, laying a strong foundation for more ambitious pursuits in the seasons ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Positive goal difference of +2, more goals scored than conceded
- Rolf Krüger contributed 7 goals in just 6 appearances
- Steven Renaud provided 5 assists alongside 6 goals
- Aziz Rousseau scored 5 goals and assisted 3, showcasing versatility
- Strong team contribution with multiple players contributing goals and assists
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Holburne City’s season, while steady, revealed room for growth in consistency and defensive solidity. Narrowing the gap between wins and losses could elevate their league standing. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring opportunities from open play and enhancing squad depth will be crucial as they aim for higher positions in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Holburne City’s Season 17 was a foundational campaign, emphasizing stability and balanced team contributions. Their positive goal difference and multiple goal contributors suggest a well-organized squad with potential for further development. To progress, the team should focus on tightening defensive lapses and capitalizing on scoring chances. With continued growth, they are well-positioned to climb higher in the league standings in upcoming seasons.