Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Bidge Town's 11th season in the league was a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by moments of promise and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 6th place in Division 5 with 10 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses, the team demonstrated resilience and a fighting spirit. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their positive goal difference of +13 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their offensive capabilities and defensive solidity at times.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
6th
Points
34
Record
10-4-8
GD
+13
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
34
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
Francisco Perez
AM
9 contributions
Top scorer
Francisco Perez
AM
7 goals
Top assists
Rudolf šikić
RW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 34
- P50
- Scoring
- 50
- P58
- Defence
- 37
- P63
- Goal difference
- +13
- P54
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
10-4-8
Wins
10
45%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+13 GD
Goal Contributions
Francisco Perez
Player · 7G · 2A
9
Donghoon Lee
Player · 7G · 1A
8
Carlos Cejas
Player · 5G · 3A
8
Kyuhyun Chu
Player · 4G · 3A
7
Rudolf Šikić
Player · 3G · 5A
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
Bidge Town's 11th season in the league was a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by moments of promise and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 6th place in Division 5 with 10 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses, the team demonstrated resilience and a fighting spirit. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their positive goal difference of +13 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their offensive capabilities and defensive solidity at times.
This season was characterized by a squad that contributed across the board, with several players stepping up in multiple facets of the game. The team showed flashes of brilliance, but also faced challenges that prevented a higher league finish. Overall, Bidge Town's campaign was a testament to their potential and areas ripe for growth.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goal-scoring prowess:50 goals scored, showcasing attacking intent
- Defensive resilience:Only 37 goals conceded, a solid defensive record
- Top scorers:Francisco Perez and Donghoon Lee both netted 7 goals
- Versatile contributors:Multiple players provided goals and assists, emphasizing team depth
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team displayed offensive strength and defensive stability, consistency remains a concern. Improving performance in away matches and reducing the number of losses could elevate their league standing. Additionally, increasing squad depth and rotation options might help sustain performance levels throughout the season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bidge Town's season was a mixed bag, with notable strengths in goal-scoring and defensive resilience. The team’s versatile players contributed significantly across various matches, creating a balanced squad. However, inconsistency and a mid-table finish suggest there’s room for growth. Focusing on maintaining momentum and building on their positive goal difference could see them climb higher in the next campaign.