Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Whieldsop's 11th season in the sixth division was a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by moments of promise and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 7th place with 10 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses, the team demonstrated resilience and a fighting spirit throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +15 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their offensive capabilities and defensive solidity at times.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
7th
Points
35
Record
10-5-7
GD
+15
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
35
Win Rate
45%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Miguel Vazquez
LCF
8 contributions
Top scorer
Miguel Vazquez
LCF
7 goals
Top assists
Gaston Martinez
RW
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 35
- P50
- Scoring
- 46
- P29
- Defence
- 31
- P75
- Goal difference
- +15
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
10-5-7
Wins
10
45%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+15 GD
Goal Contributions
Miguel Vazquez
Player · 7G · 1A
8
Bernard Lombard
Player · 7G · 1A
8
Micheal Perez
Player · 5G · 3A
8
Harold Williams
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Nenad Bunčić
Player · 3G · 1A
4
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
Whieldsop's 11th season in the sixth division was a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by moments of promise and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 7th place with 10 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses, the team demonstrated resilience and a fighting spirit throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +15 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their offensive capabilities and defensive solidity at times.
This season's journey was characterized by fluctuating performances, with the team showing flashes of brilliance but also struggling to maintain consistency. The squad's collective effort kept them competitive, and their ability to score goals was a bright spot in an otherwise unpredictable campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goal-scoring prowess:46 goals scored, showcasing attacking intent
- Solid defense:Only 31 goals conceded, a commendable defensive record
- Top scorers:Miguel Vazquez and Bernard Lombard each netted 7 goals
- Versatile contributors:Multiple players contributed across different roles
- Positive goal difference:+15, reflecting attacking efficiency
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Whieldsop displayed offensive strength and defensive resilience, consistency was an issue. The team could benefit from tightening their form during crucial periods and reducing the number of losses to climb higher in the standings. Developing squad depth and maintaining performance levels across the season would help turn close matches into wins.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Whieldsop's season was a tale of potential and unpredictability. Their offensive output and solid defense are notable strengths, but inconsistency hampered their ability to challenge higher up the table. With a focus on maintaining momentum and building squad depth, the team can aim for a more stable and successful campaign next season.