Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Lishorn Rovers' 11th season in Division 7 has been a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by moments of brilliance and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 7th place with 30 points, the team demonstrated resilience and a fighting spirit, managing to secure more goals than they conceded — a positive goal difference of +7, which is quite an achievement given their overall record. This season's fun fact highlights their offensive resilience: more goals scored (56) than conceded (49), a testament to their balanced approach on the pitch.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
7th
Points
30
Record
9-3-10
GD
+7
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
7th
Points
30
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
Shady Ahmed
AM
11 contributions
Top scorer
Shady Ahmed
AM
7 goals
Top assists
Nuno Araújo
RW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 30
- P46
- Scoring
- 56
- P46
- Defence
- 49
- P46
- Goal difference
- +7
- P46
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
9-3-10
Wins
9
41%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
+7 GD
Goal Contributions
Shady Ahmed
Player · 7G · 4A
11
Michael Miller
Player · 6G · 4A
10
Giorgio Negri
Player · 6G · 1A
7
Jaime Perez
Player · 6G · 4A
10
Tomita Ito
Player · 5G · 3A
8
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
Lishorn Rovers' 11th season in Division 7 has been a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by moments of brilliance and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 7th place with 30 points, the team demonstrated resilience and a fighting spirit, managing to secure more goals than they conceded — a positive goal difference of +7, which is quite an achievement given their overall record. This season's fun fact highlights their offensive resilience:more goals scored (56) than conceded (49), a testament to their balanced approach on the pitch.
Throughout the season, Rovers showcased their ability to compete and challenge higher-ranked teams, but struggled with consistency, resulting in a record of 9 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses. Their journey was characterized by moments of collective effort, with key players stepping up to contribute both offensively and defensively, making for an engaging and unpredictable campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top Scorer:Shady Ahmed with 7 goals
- Most Assists:Jaime Perez and Shady Ahmed with 4 assists each
- Team Resilience:Maintained a positive goal difference despite a mid-table finish
- Defensive Discipline:No red cards throughout the season
- Consistent Performers:Several players featured in most matches, showing team stability
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team displayed offensive strength and discipline, consistency remains an issue. The high number of losses suggests a need for better tactical adjustments and defensive solidity in certain matches. Improving performance in away fixtures and maintaining momentum throughout the season could elevate their league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Lishorn Rovers' season was characterized by resilience and collective effort, with standout performances from their key players. Their positive goal difference is a bright spot, reflecting attacking intent and defensive discipline. However, inconsistency and a relatively high number of losses indicate room for growth. Strengthening tactical discipline and maintaining focus across all fixtures could help them climb higher in the league next season. Overall, a season of mixed fortunes, but with promising foundations to build upon.