Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
The 11th season for Goodber in Division 7 of League 30 proved to be a rollercoaster of emotions and performances. Finishing in 8th place with 10 wins and 12 losses, the team experienced a season filled with highs and lows. Despite a challenging campaign, Goodber showcased resilience and a commitment to developing their squad. Fun fact: this season was truly a story of its own, with moments of brilliance and setbacks that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Gary's mark
3/5
Average
Finished
8th
Points
30
Record
10-0-12
GD
-14
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
30
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-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Ivan Vidović
CF
8 contributions
Top scorer
Ivan Vidović
CF
6 goals
Top assists
Zoran Jakovljević
RCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 30
- P38
- Scoring
- 42
- P38
- Defence
- 56
- P38
- Goal difference
- -14
- P38
3/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
10-0-12
Wins
10
45%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-14 GD
Goal Contributions
Ivan Vidović
Player · 6G · 2A
8
Olivier Gillet
Player · 4G
4
Heinz Schmidt
Player · 4G
4
Zoran Jakovljević
Player · 3G · 5A
8
Yejun Seo
Player · 2G · 1A
3
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
The 11th season for Goodber in Division 7 of League 30 proved to be a rollercoaster of emotions and performances. Finishing in 8th place with 10 wins and 12 losses, the team experienced a season filled with highs and lows. Despite a challenging campaign, Goodber showcased resilience and a commitment to developing their squad. Fun fact: this season was truly a story of its own, with moments of brilliance and setbacks that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
The team’s attacking efforts resulted in 42 goals, while defensively they conceded 56, leading to a goal difference of -14. The squad’s collective effort was evident, with several players stepping up and contributing across the pitch. Although the season did not culminate in a promotion push, it provided valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for the future.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Ivan Vidović led the scoring with 6 goals, showcasing his versatility
- Zoran Jakovljević contributed with 5 assists, demonstrating playmaking prowess
- Solid team spirit with zero yellow or red cards throughout the season
- Multiple players contributed in various roles, emphasizing teamwork
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Goodber’s season highlighted the need for defensive solidity, as conceding 56 goals suggests room for strengthening the backline. Additionally, converting more of their goal-scoring opportunities could help turn narrow losses into draws or wins. Developing consistency and maintaining discipline will be crucial in the upcoming season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Goodber’s season was a mixed bag, marked by moments of individual brilliance and collective effort. The team’s strengths lie in their versatile players and team spirit, which kept them competitive throughout the campaign. However, defensive lapses and goal conversion efficiency remain areas to address. With strategic improvements and continued teamwork, Goodber has the potential to climb higher in the league standings next season.