Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Haings United's 11th season in the sixth division has been a rollercoaster of emotions and performances. Finishing in 8th place with 30 points, the team experienced a mix of promising moments and challenging setbacks. The season's fun fact reveals a team that played an attacking style, netting an impressive 56 goals—highlighting their offensive intent and flair on the pitch. However, this attacking approach sometimes left them vulnerable at the back, as reflected in their goal difference of -5.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
8th
Points
30
Record
9-3-10
GD
-5
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
30
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Michael Young
CF
17 contributions
Top scorer
Michael Young
CF
14 goals
Top assists
Marin Bašić
RW
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 30
- P42
- Scoring
- 56
- P71
- Defence
- 61
- P21
- Goal difference
- -5
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
9-3-10
Wins
9
41%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-5 GD
Goal Contributions
Michael Young
Player · 14G · 3A
17
Alen Jurković
Player · 8G · 4A
12
Julien Roux
Player · 6G · 2A
8
Joachim Lindner
Player · 5G
5
Jose Alves
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
Haings United's 11th season in the sixth division has been a rollercoaster of emotions and performances. Finishing in 8th place with 30 points, the team experienced a mix of promising moments and challenging setbacks. The season's fun fact reveals a team that played an attacking style, netting an impressive 56 goals—highlighting their offensive intent and flair on the pitch. However, this attacking approach sometimes left them vulnerable at the back, as reflected in their goal difference of -5.
Despite the ups and downs, Haings United showcased resilience and attacking prowess. Their ability to score prolifically kept fans engaged, even if consistency was elusive. The season was marked by notable individual contributions, with several players stepping up to make their mark in a competitive league.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Prolific Scoring:56 goals scored, showcasing an attacking mindset
- Top Scorer:Michael Young with 14 goals
- Versatile Contributors:Multiple players contributed goals and assists
- Defensive Effort:Maintained a competitive presence despite conceding 61 goals
- Close Matches:Several games decided by narrow margins, reflecting competitive spirit
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Haings United demonstrated attacking prowess, their defensive record suggests room for improvement. Conceding 61 goals indicates a need to tighten defensive organization and reduce vulnerabilities at the back. Consistency across matches also remains a challenge, as reflected in their fluctuating results and mid-table finish.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Haings United's season was characterized by an exciting attacking style and notable individual performances, particularly from their goal scorers. The team’s ability to score prolifically kept them competitive in many games, but defensive lapses and inconsistency prevented a higher league finish. Strengths include their offensive firepower and versatile contributors, while areas for growth involve defensive solidity and match-to-match consistency. With targeted improvements, the club can aim for a more stable and successful campaign next season.