Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Aldham United's 11th season in the sixth tier of football proved to be a rollercoaster of emotions and performances. Finishing in 8th place with 32 points, the team experienced a season marked by resilience and moments of brilliance amid inconsistency. Fun fact: This season was truly a story of football with its own unique narrative, showcasing the unpredictable nature of the game at this level.
Gary's mark
3/5
Average
Finished
8th
Points
32
Record
10-2-10
GD
-6
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
32
Win Rate
45%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Sherif Samir
CF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Sherif Samir
CF
7 goals
Top assists
Daniel Grondin
RCM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 32
- P42
- Scoring
- 37
- P46
- Defence
- 43
- P38
- Goal difference
- -6
- P29
3/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
10-2-10
Wins
10
45%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-6 GD
Goal Contributions
Sherif Samir
Player · 7G · 4A
11
Anthony Scott
Player · 5G · 1A
6
Moro Imoto
Player · 5G · 3A
8
Didier Hardy
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Jorge Clavijo
Player · 3G
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
Aldham United's 11th season in the sixth tier of football proved to be a rollercoaster of emotions and performances. Finishing in 8th place with 32 points, the team experienced a season marked by resilience and moments of brilliance amid inconsistency. Fun fact: This season was truly a story of football with its own unique narrative, showcasing the unpredictable nature of the game at this level.
Throughout the campaign, Aldham United demonstrated their ability to compete and contribute across the pitch. Their attacking efforts resulted in 37 goals, while their defensive record saw 43 goals conceded. The season was characterized by close matches and a balanced mix of wins, draws, and losses, reflecting the team's ongoing quest for stability and consistency.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Sherif Samir led the scoring with 7 goals and contributed 4 assists, showcasing his all-around impact.
- Moro Imoto was a key playmaker with 5 goals and 3 assists, providing creativity in midfield.
- The team maintained discipline with no yellow or red cards throughout the season.
- Collective effort from multiple players, emphasizing teamwork and versatility.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Aldham United's season revealed a need for greater defensive solidity, as evidenced by the goal difference of -6. Improving consistency in both attacking and defensive phases could help push the team higher up the table. Additionally, converting more of their goal-scoring opportunities could turn draws into wins, further boosting their league position.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Aldham United's season was a mixed bag, demonstrating resilience and collective effort but lacking the consistency needed to climb higher in the standings. Their strengths lie in team cohesion and versatile contributions from key players, while defensive organization and goal conversion remain areas to develop. With targeted improvements, the club can aim for a more stable and successful campaign next season.