Season Review · July 28, 2025
Grassroots champions - Rising from the depths to glory
Croggister Town’s 2023/24 season has been nothing short of extraordinary. Competing in Division 8 of the league, the team has demonstrated resilience, skill, and a relentless winning mentality, culminating in an undefeated campaign. Finishing at the top of the table with 21 wins and just a single draw, Croggister Town has established itself as a dominant force in grassroots football. An impressive fun fact from this season is their goal difference of +88, among the best in Division 8, highlighting their offensive prowess and defensive solidity.
Gary's mark
5/5
Excellent ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Finished
1st
Points
64
Record
21-1-0
GD
+88
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
1st
Points
64
Win Rate
95%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Humberto Ferreira
AM
16 contributions
Top scorer
Humberto Ferreira
AM
10 goals
Top assists
Joel Morris
LW
12 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 64
- P96
- Scoring
- 99
- P96
- Defence
- 11
- P96
- Goal difference
- +88
- P96
5/5
Season mark
Excellent ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Campaign Record
21-1-0
Wins
21
95%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
0
0%
Attack · Defence
+88 GD
Goal Contributions
Humberto Ferreira
Player · 10G · 6A
16
Mamadou Boni
Player · 9G · 2A
11
Jon Taylor
Player · 9G · 7A
16
Hector Hernandez
Player · 8G
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
Croggister Town’s 2023/24 season has been nothing short of extraordinary. Competing in Division 8 of the league, the team has demonstrated resilience, skill, and a relentless winning mentality, culminating in an undefeated campaign. Finishing at the top of the table with 21 wins and just a single draw, Croggister Town has established itself as a dominant force in grassroots football. An impressive fun fact from this season is their goal difference of +88, among the best in Division 8, highlighting their offensive prowess and defensive solidity.
This remarkable season saw Croggister Town not only dominate in results but also in style, with a total of 99 goals scored and only 11 conceded. Their journey from the depths of the division to champions is a testament to their hard work, team cohesion, and strategic brilliance. The squad’s consistency and collective effort have made this a season to remember, setting a high standard for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- League Champions— finishing 1st with an unbeaten record
- 99 Goals Scored— showcasing attacking firepower
- Only 11 Goals Conceded— remarkable defensive record
- Undefeated Season— 21 wins and 1 draw
- Team Unity— all top players contributed across multiple facets
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Croggister Town’s season has been stellar, maintaining this level of excellence will require continued focus on squad depth and injury management. As they move forward, refining set-piece efficiency and maintaining defensive concentration during high-pressure moments could elevate their game even further.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Croggister Town’s season has been a masterclass in grassroots football excellence. Their strengths lie in a potent attack, disciplined defense, and cohesive team play, all culminating in an undefeated campaign. The team’s ability to rise from the depths and claim their rightful place at the top of Division 8 is commendable. Moving forward, consistency and strategic growth will be key to sustaining their success. This season will undoubtedly serve as a benchmark for future Croggister Town teams.