Season Review · July 28, 2025
Grassroots champions - Rising from the depths to glory
Colch United's 2023/24 season in Division 8 has been nothing short of extraordinary. Climbing from the grassroots levels to claim the top spot in their league, they have demonstrated remarkable resilience, teamwork, and attacking prowess. Their perfect record of 22 wins and zero losses underscores their dominance, and their goal difference of +100 is among the best in Division 8—an impressive feat that highlights both their offensive firepower and defensive solidity. This season has truly been a testament to their hard work and collective spirit, culminating in a well-deserved promotion.
Gary's mark
5/5
Excellent
Finished
1st
Points
66
Record
22-0-0
GD
+100
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
66
Win Rate
100%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-2-1-2-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Jiri Saita
AM
29 contributions
Top scorer
Jiri Saita
AM
20 goals
Top assists
Jiri Saita
AM
9 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 66
- P96
- Scoring
- 112
- P96
- Defence
- 12
- P96
- Goal difference
- +100
- P96
5/5
Season mark
Excellent
Campaign Record
22-0-0
Wins
22
100%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
0
0%
Attack · Defence
+100 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
Colch United's 2023/24 season in Division 8 has been nothing short of extraordinary. Climbing from the grassroots levels to claim the top spot in their league, they have demonstrated remarkable resilience, teamwork, and attacking prowess. Their perfect record of 22 wins and zero losses underscores their dominance, and their goal difference of +100 is among the best in Division 8—an impressive feat that highlights both their offensive firepower and defensive solidity. This season has truly been a testament to their hard work and collective spirit, culminating in a well-deserved promotion.
Fun fact: Goal difference of +100 - among the best in Division 8. This statistic not only reflects their scoring ability but also their defensive discipline, making them a formidable force throughout the campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- League Champions with a perfect record of 22 wins
- Scored an astonishing 112 goals across the season
- Conceded only 12 goals, showcasing defensive resilience
- Top scorer Jiri Saita netted 20 goals with 9 assists
- Achieved a goal difference of +100, a league standout
- Consistent team performance with zero draws or losses
From the Columns Desk
The marksman - Clinical finishing that wins matches
Filed by
Gary Nano
Jiri Saitaled the charge with 20 goals and 9 assists in just 15 appearances. His clinical finishing and goal-scoring instinct made him a constant threat in front of goal, earning him the title of the season's top scorer.
From the Columns Desk
The complete forward - Goals and assists in equal measure
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Gary Nano
Francisco Cortescontributed significantly with 14 goals and 9 assists in 10 appearances, showcasing his versatility and ability to influence both ends of the pitch.
From the Columns Desk
The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
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Gary Nano
Zoran KardumandSebastien Leblancboth played pivotal roles, with Kardum tallying 13 goals and 5 assists in 8 appearances, while Leblanc added 10 goals and 8 assists in 8 appearances, exemplifying their all-around contributions.
From the Columns Desk
The versatile contributor
Filed by
Gary Nano
Mamadou Kouakouadded 9 goals and 3 assists in just 6 appearances, further strengthening the team's attacking options.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Colch United's season has been outstanding, maintaining this level of dominance will require continued focus on squad depth and consistency. As they progress to higher divisions, adapting to tougher competition and ensuring squad rotation to prevent fatigue will be vital.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Colch United's season has been a remarkable journey from grassroots to league champions. Their attacking prowess, defensive discipline, and team cohesion have set a benchmark in Division 8. Strengths include their prolific goal-scoring, solid defense, and standout individual performances. To sustain their success, they should focus on squad depth and tactical adaptability as they move forward. Overall, a season to remember and a promising foundation for future challenges.