Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Mild's 11th season in the league has been a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by moments of promise and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 6th place in Division 5 with 37 points, the team demonstrated resilience and a fighting spirit throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +19 — more goals scored than conceded — which highlights their offensive capabilities and defensive stability at times. Despite some fluctuations in form, Mild managed to maintain a competitive edge, making their season both intriguing and unpredictable.
Gary's mark
3/5
Average
Finished
6th
Points
37
Record
10-7-5
GD
+19
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
6th
Points
37
Win Rate
45%
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
Claudemir Moreira
CF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Claudemir Moreira
CF
8 goals
Top assists
Naoki Oba
LW
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 37
- P54
- Scoring
- 51
- P38
- Defence
- 32
- P96
- Goal difference
- +19
- P54
3/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
10-7-5
Wins
10
45%
Draws
7
32%
Losses
5
23%
Attack · Defence
+19 GD
Goal Contributions
Claudemir Moreira
Player · 8G · 3A
11
Dalibor Lovreković
Player · 6G · 3A
9
Oliver Black
Player · 6G · 2A
8
Naoki Oba
Player · 4G · 4A
8
Wolfgang Schäfer
Player · 3G · 2A
5
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
Mild's 11th season in the league has been a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by moments of promise and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 6th place in Division 5 with 37 points, the team demonstrated resilience and a fighting spirit throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +19 — more goals scored than conceded — which highlights their offensive capabilities and defensive stability at times. Despite some fluctuations in form, Mild managed to maintain a competitive edge, making their season both intriguing and unpredictable.
This season's journey was characterized by a mix of solid performances and areas needing refinement. The team showed they can score goals and defend well, but consistency proved elusive. The squad's collective effort, combined with standout individual contributions, kept fans engaged and hopeful for future progress. As they look ahead, building on their strengths and addressing weaknesses will be key to climbing higher in the league standings.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 51 goals, showcasing attacking intent
- Conceded only 32 goals, reflecting defensive resilience
- Multiple players contributed significantly, with 4 players scoring 6+ goals
- Maintained a positive goal difference of +19
- Demonstrated team versatility with players contributing in multiple ways
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team displayed offensive strength and defensive solidity at times, maintaining consistency remains a challenge. Improving performance in away fixtures and reducing the occasional lapses in concentration could help push the team higher up the table. Additionally, increasing squad depth and rotation options may prevent fatigue and sustain performance levels throughout the season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Mild's season has been a tale of resilience and potential. Their ability to score goals and keep the opposition at bay is a clear strength, and their positive goal difference underscores this. However, inconsistency and the need for greater stability in performance are areas to focus on. With a balanced squad and continued development, Mild has the foundation to climb higher and turn their season into a more consistent success story.