Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Eastbury Town's 2023/24 campaign in Division 9 has been a rollercoaster of moments, marked by resilience and sporadic brilliance. Finishing in 8th place with 33 points, the club experienced a season characterized by fluctuating form, yet they managed to maintain a positive goal difference of +22 — among the best in Division 5. Interestingly, this impressive goal difference highlights their attacking prowess and defensive solidity, even if consistency proved elusive at times.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
8th
Points
33
Record
9-6-7
GD
+22
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
33
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Joonki Bang
AM
8 contributions
Top scorer
Joonki Bang
AM
6 goals
Top assists
Haruki Honma
LCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 33
- P33
- Scoring
- 58
- P54
- Defence
- 36
- P71
- Goal difference
- +22
- P63
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
9-6-7
Wins
9
41%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+22 GD
Goal Contributions
Joonki Bang
Player · 6G · 2A
8
Greg Coleman
Player · 6G
6
Younghoon Kweon
Player · 4G
4
Bala Salisu
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Marcel Beckmann
Player · 4G · 3A
7
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
Eastbury Town's 2023/24 campaign in Division 9 has been a rollercoaster of moments, marked by resilience and sporadic brilliance. Finishing in 8th place with 33 points, the club experienced a season characterized by fluctuating form, yet they managed to maintain a positive goal difference of +22 — among the best in Division 5. Interestingly, this impressive goal difference highlights their attacking prowess and defensive solidity, even if consistency proved elusive at times.
This season's journey was filled with surprises, as Eastbury Town demonstrated flashes of quality that kept fans hopeful. Their ability to score goals and keep the opposition at bay was a testament to the team's collective effort, even if results didn't always go their way. The fun fact underscores their defensive resilience, a silver lining amid the unpredictable nature of their league campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goal Difference of +22— among the best in Division 5
- Multiple players contributing goals and assistsacross the squad
- Solid defensive recordwith only 36 goals conceded
- Consistent goal scorerslike Joonki Bang and Greg Coleman
- Team spiritevident in players contributing in multiple ways
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Eastbury Town displayed attacking flair and defensive resilience, consistency remains an area to develop. The fluctuating results suggest a need for greater stability in performance levels across matches. Improving discipline and reducing unnecessary yellow or red cards could also help maintain squad strength throughout the season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Eastbury Town's season was a tale of ups and downs, with notable strengths in goal scoring and defensive solidity. Their ability to maintain a high goal difference indicates potential and attacking intent. However, inconsistency and the unpredictability of results suggest room for growth. Focusing on maintaining performance levels and building on their defensive foundation could propel them higher next season. Overall, a solid foundation to build upon with promising individual contributions and team spirit.