Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Crodburn's 11th season in division 7 has been a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by moments of promise and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 8th place with 9 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses, the team managed to accumulate 31 points, reflecting a season of fluctuating fortunes. An interesting fun fact from this campaign is their positive goal difference of +13 — more goals scored than conceded — which highlights their offensive capabilities despite the mixed results.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
8th
Points
31
Record
9-4-9
GD
+13
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
8th
Points
31
Win Rate
41%
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
Mathieu Durand
AM
8 contributions
Top scorer
Mathieu Durand
AM
7 goals
Top assists
Oscar Mendez
RW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 31
- P38
- Scoring
- 56
- P46
- Defence
- 43
- P63
- Goal difference
- +13
- P46
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
9-4-9
Wins
9
41%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
+13 GD
Goal Contributions
Mathieu Durand
Player · 7G · 1A
8
Ahmad Hussein
Player · 5G · 1A
6
Maher Ali
Player · 5G
5
Amaury Schneider
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Pablo Caballero
Player · 4G · 1A
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
Crodburn's 11th season in division 7 has been a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by moments of promise and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 8th place with 9 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses, the team managed to accumulate 31 points, reflecting a season of fluctuating fortunes. An interesting fun fact from this campaign is their positive goal difference of +13 — more goals scored than conceded — which highlights their offensive capabilities despite the mixed results.
This season's journey was characterized by resilience and team effort. The squad demonstrated attacking intent and defensive solidity at times, but struggled to maintain consistency across matches. The players' collective contributions kept Crodburn competitive in most fixtures, and their goal difference indicates a team capable of both scoring and defending effectively when firing on all cylinders.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 56 goals, showcasing attacking potential
- Conceded only 43 goals, demonstrating defensive resilience
- Multiple players contributed with goals and assists, emphasizing team depth
- Maintained a positive goal difference of +13 despite mid-table finish
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Crodburn's season revealed a need for greater consistency, especially in closing out matches and maintaining momentum. While their goal difference is positive, the team could benefit from tightening defensive lapses and converting more of their scoring opportunities into wins. Developing a more stable tactical approach could help push them higher up the table in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Crodburn's season was a tale of ups and downs, with notable offensive contributions and a solid defensive record. Their positive goal difference underscores their potential, but inconsistency prevented a higher league finish. Strengths include team cohesion and attacking versatility, while areas for growth involve maintaining consistency and capitalizing on scoring chances. With targeted improvements, Crodburn can aim for a more stable and successful season ahead.