Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
St Brouth Rovers' 11th season in the seventh division has been a tale of fluctuating fortunes, marked by moments of promise and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 5th place with 10 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses, the team demonstrated resilience and attacking intent throughout the campaign. An intriguing fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +18 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their offensive capabilities and defensive solidity at times.
Finished
5th
Points
34
Record
10-4-8
GD
+18
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
5th
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
5-2-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Vito Martini
CF
18 contributions
Top scorer
Vito Martini
CF
13 goals
Top assists
Mirko Stjepanović
RCM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 34
- P63
- Scoring
- 58
- P63
- Defence
- 40
- P54
- Goal difference
- +18
- P63
Campaign Record
10-4-8
Wins
10
45%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+18 GD
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
St Brouth Rovers' 11th season in the seventh division has been a tale of fluctuating fortunes, marked by moments of promise and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 5th place with 10 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses, the team demonstrated resilience and attacking intent throughout the campaign. An intriguing fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +18 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their offensive capabilities and defensive solidity at times.
This season's journey was characterized by notable individual contributions and a collective effort to maintain competitiveness. Despite the ups and downs, the Rovers showcased their ability to score goals and compete against tough opponents, setting a foundation to build upon for the next campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights 🚀
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured a solid 5th place finish in a competitive league
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +18, reflecting attacking prowess
- Top scorer Vito Martini netted 13 goals, making a significant impact
- Consistent contributors like Maurizio Poli and Antoine Roy provided crucial goals and assists
- Maintained a disciplined record with no yellow or red cards throughout the season
From the Columns Desk
The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Vito Martini:The standout scorer with 13 goals and 5 assists in 11 appearances, showcasing his offensive prowess without receiving any cards.
- Maurizio Poli:A key midfielder with 9 goals and 4 assists across 13 appearances, providing consistency and creativity.
- Jose Segura:Despite limited appearances (4), he contributed 5 goals and 2 assists, demonstrating efficiency when called upon.
- Armando Trujillo:An all-round contributor with 4 goals and 3 assists in 9 appearances, adding versatility to the squad.
- Antoine Roy:Equally impactful with 4 goals and 3 assists in 13 appearances, maintaining a steady presence.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team displayed attacking flair and defensive resilience at times, consistency remains an area to develop. The number of losses (8) indicates room for improvement in closing out matches and maintaining momentum. Additionally, further squad depth and tactical adjustments could help convert more draws into wins and push higher up the table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
St Brouth Rovers' season was marked by notable offensive contributions and a positive goal difference, reflecting a team capable of scoring and defending effectively. The squad's collective effort and individual performances laid a solid foundation, but consistency and tactical refinement will be key to climbing higher in the league standings. With targeted improvements, the Rovers can aim for a more stable and successful campaign next season.