Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Kiremes United's 11th season in Division 7 has been a rollercoaster of emotions, characterized by moments of brilliance and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 6th place with 36 points, the team demonstrated resilience and competitive spirit throughout the campaign. An intriguing fun fact from this season is their goal difference of +23, which ranks among the best in Division 7, highlighting their offensive capabilities and defensive solidity at times. Despite the ups and downs, Kiremes United showed they could compete with the best, making this season a testament to their potential and areas for growth.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
6th
Points
36
Record
10-6-6
GD
+23
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
36
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
Marcel Kambou
RM
13 contributions
Top scorer
Branko Vukasović
AM
7 goals
Top assists
Marcel Kambou
RM
9 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 36
- P54
- Scoring
- 60
- P63
- Defence
- 37
- P54
- Goal difference
- +23
- P54
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
10-6-6
Wins
10
45%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
+23 GD
Goal Contributions
Branko Vukasović
Player · 7G · 5A
12
Eric Martin
Player · 7G
7
Luiz Teixeira
Player · 6G · 2A
8
Clemente Medina
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Marcel Kambou
Player · 4G · 9A
13
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
Kiremes United's 11th season in Division 7 has been a rollercoaster of emotions, characterized by moments of brilliance and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 6th place with 36 points, the team demonstrated resilience and competitive spirit throughout the campaign. An intriguing fun fact from this season is their goal difference of +23, which ranks among the best in Division 7, highlighting their offensive capabilities and defensive solidity at times. Despite the ups and downs, Kiremes United showed they could compete with the best, making this season a testament to their potential and areas for growth.
This season was marked by a series of close matches and a balanced approach to attack and defense. The team’s ability to score goals and maintain a solid defensive record kept them in the mid-table fight, even if consistency was sometimes elusive. The squad's collective effort and individual contributions kept fans hopeful for future improvements and a more stable campaign ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goal difference of +23, among the best in Division 7
- Multiple players contributed significantly to goals and assists
- Strong defensive record with only 37 goals conceded
- Notable player performances from Vukasović, Martin, and Teixeira
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team’s goal difference is impressive, consistency remains a challenge. Kiremes United could benefit from tightening their defensive organization during away fixtures and maintaining offensive momentum throughout the season. Developing squad depth and reducing reliance on key players could also help sustain performance levels across all matches.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Kiremes United's season was a mixed bag, with notable offensive contributions and a solid defensive record. Their +23 goal difference indicates a team capable of both scoring and defending effectively, but inconsistency in results prevented a higher league finish. Strengths include versatile players and a resilient team spirit, while areas for growth involve maintaining consistency and defensive stability. With targeted improvements, Kiremes United can aim for a more stable and successful campaign next season.