Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Clinck United's 11th season in the league was a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by moments of brilliance and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 8th place in Division 7 with 31 points, the team demonstrated resilience and a fighting spirit throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +11, meaning they scored more goals than they conceded—an encouraging sign of attacking intent and defensive solidity when it mattered.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
8th
Points
31
Record
9-4-9
GD
+11
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
31
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-1-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Yao
RCF
18 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Yao
RCF
10 goals
Top assists
Philippe Yao
RCF
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 31
- P38
- Scoring
- 52
- P50
- Defence
- 41
- P46
- Goal difference
- +11
- P46
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
9-4-9
Wins
9
41%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
+11 GD
Goal Contributions
Philippe Yao
Player · 10G · 8A
18
Ademar Alves
Player · 6G · 2A
8
Ahmed Zidan
Player · 4G
4
Martin Alarcon
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Younghwan Yoon
Player · 3G · 1A
4
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
Clinck United's 11th season in the league was a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by moments of brilliance and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 8th place in Division 7 with 31 points, the team demonstrated resilience and a fighting spirit throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +11, meaning they scored more goals than they conceded—an encouraging sign of attacking intent and defensive solidity when it mattered.
This season saw Clinck United battling through a series of ups and downs, reflecting the unpredictable nature of their campaign. They managed to secure a decent number of wins and draws, but also faced tough losses that kept them from climbing higher in the standings. The team’s ability to score goals and maintain a solid defensive record kept them competitive, even if consistency was elusive at times.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 52 goals across the season, showcasing attacking prowess
- Conceded only 41 goals, reflecting defensive resilience
- Philippe Yao led the team with 10 goals and 8 assists, a true team player
- Maintained a clean disciplinary record with no yellow or red cards for top performers
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +11, a sign of attacking efficiency
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team displayed attacking flair and defensive resilience, consistency remains a challenge. Improving performance in away matches and reducing the number of losses could help climb the league table further. Additionally, developing more goal-scoring options beyond the top players would enhance offensive versatility and reduce reliance on key individuals.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Clinck United's season was characterized by resilience and attacking intent, highlighted by their positive goal difference and collective contributions from multiple players. The team’s strengths lie in their balanced approach and team-oriented play, but they need to focus on consistency and expanding their goal-scoring options to push higher in the standings. With some strategic improvements, they can aim for a more stable and successful campaign next season.