Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Coldon's 11th season in the sixth division has been a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by moments of promise and periods of challenge. Finishing in 8th place with 9 wins, 1 draw, and 12 losses, the team experienced a season of fluctuating form. Despite the ups and downs, the squad managed to score 46 goals while conceding 42, resulting in a positive goal difference of +4 — a fun fact that highlights their offensive resilience even amid inconsistent results.
Gary's mark
3/5
Average
Finished
8th
Points
28
Record
9-1-12
GD
+4
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
28
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-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Jose Colin
RW
12 contributions
Top scorer
Jose Colin
RW
6 goals
Top assists
Jose Colin
RW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 28
- P38
- Scoring
- 46
- P46
- Defence
- 42
- P38
- Goal difference
- +4
- P54
3/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
9-1-12
Wins
9
41%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
+4 GD
Goal Contributions
Antonio Rossi
Player · 6G · 5A
11
Jose Colin
Player · 6G · 6A
12
Neil Gill
Player · 5G · 2A
7
Leonel Torres
Player · 5G · 1A
6
Davor Bajić
Player · 4G · 1A
5
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
Coldon's 11th season in the sixth division has been a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by moments of promise and periods of challenge. Finishing in 8th place with 9 wins, 1 draw, and 12 losses, the team experienced a season of fluctuating form. Despite the ups and downs, the squad managed to score 46 goals while conceding 42, resulting in a positive goal difference of +4 — a fun fact that highlights their offensive resilience even amid inconsistent results.
This season's journey was characterized by a core group of versatile players who contributed significantly across the board. The team’s ability to score and create chances kept them competitive, but defensive lapses and inconsistency ultimately prevented a higher league finish. The season's unpredictability kept fans on their toes, with moments of brilliance offset by tough stretches.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top Scorers:Antonio Rossi and Jose Colin both netted 6 goals each, showcasing offensive firepower.
- Playmaker Prowess:Jose Colin led with 6 assists, demonstrating his creative influence.
- Versatile Contributors:Multiple players, including Neil Gill and Leonel Torres, contributed goals and assists, emphasizing team depth.
- Positive Goal Difference:Despite mixed results, the team maintained a +4 goal difference, reflecting attacking intent.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Coldon's season revealed areas needing attention, particularly in defensive organization and consistency. The team conceded 42 goals, which, while not disastrous, suggests room for tightening defensive lapses. Additionally, the high number of losses indicates a need for greater resilience and tactical adjustments to turn narrow defeats into valuable points.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Coldon's season was a tale of fluctuating fortunes, with a solid offensive core and a positive goal difference highlighting their attacking potential. The team’s versatility and contributions from key players kept them competitive, but defensive consistency and match-to-match resilience are areas to develop. With strategic improvements, the squad can aim for a more stable and higher league position in the next campaign.