Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Leothle's 11th season in the league was a rollercoaster of emotions and performances. Competing in Division 6 of league 23, the team experienced a season marked by resilience and moments of brilliance, despite the overall mixed results. Fun fact: this season was truly a football journey with its own unique story, filled with unexpected twists and turns that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
9th
Points
30
Record
10-0-12
GD
-8
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
9th
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
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Drissa Dagnogo
CF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Drissa Dagnogo
CF
10 goals
Top assists
Robbie Taylor
RW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 30
- P29
- Scoring
- 48
- P29
- Defence
- 56
- P29
- Goal difference
- -8
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
10-0-12
Wins
10
45%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-8 GD
Goal Contributions
Drissa Dagnogo
Player · 10G · 1A
11
Marcelo Franco
Player · 6G · 1A
7
Eugene Ouattara
Player · 5G · 1A
6
Marcos De Melo
Player · 3G · 3A
6
Siaka Kra
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
Leothle's 11th season in the league was a rollercoaster of emotions and performances. Competing in Division 6 of league 23, the team experienced a season marked by resilience and moments of brilliance, despite the overall mixed results. Fun fact: this season was truly a football journey with its own unique story, filled with unexpected twists and turns that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Throughout the campaign, Leothle showcased a fighting spirit, finishing with 10 wins but also suffering 12 defeats. The team scored 48 goals but conceded 56, resulting in a goal difference of -8. Accumulating 30 points, they hovered around mid-table, reflecting a season of ups and downs but also valuable learning experiences for the squad.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorer Drissa Dagnogo netted 10 goals, making him a key offensive asset
- Marcos De Melo contributed with 3 goals and 3 assists, showing versatility
- Solid team effort with multiple players contributing in various ways
- Defensive resilience improved at times despite conceding more than they scored
- Notable individual performances kept the team competitive in many fixtures
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Leothle's season highlighted the need for greater defensive stability, as conceding 56 goals indicates room for tightening the backline. Additionally, the team could benefit from more consistent results, as the lack of draws suggests difficulty in securing points from tight matches. Building on offensive consistency and defensive organization will be crucial moving forward.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Leothle's season was characterized by resilience and individual brilliance, with several players stepping up when needed. The team demonstrated a balanced attack and a fighting spirit, but defensive lapses and inconsistency prevented a higher league finish. Strengths include versatile contributors and offensive firepower, while areas for growth involve defensive solidity and match management. With focused improvements, the team can aim for a more stable and successful campaign next season.