Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
The 2023/24 season for Winch Wanderers was a rollercoaster ride, filled with moments of promise and periods of struggle. Finishing 7th in Division 7 of the league, the team managed to secure 9 wins, 2 draws, and 11 losses, accumulating a total of 29 points. The season's fun fact? It was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by fluctuating performances and a resilient squad that never gave up. Despite some setbacks, the Wanderers showcased their fighting spirit and individual talents, making this campaign one to remember for the club’s dedicated supporters.
Gary's mark
3/5
Average
Finished
7th
Points
29
Record
9-2-11
GD
-7
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
7th
Points
29
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
Humberto Mendoza
LW
6 contributions
Top scorer
Humberto Mendoza
LW
4 goals
Top assists
Humberto Mendoza
LW
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 29
- P46
- Scoring
- 48
- P38
- Defence
- 55
- P46
- Goal difference
- -7
- P38
3/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
9-2-11
Wins
9
41%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-7 GD
Goal Contributions
David Fuller
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Humberto Mendoza
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Aaron Davis
Player · 3G
3
Cyril Launay
Player
0
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
The 2023/24 season for Winch Wanderers was a rollercoaster ride, filled with moments of promise and periods of struggle. Finishing 7th in Division 7 of the league, the team managed to secure 9 wins, 2 draws, and 11 losses, accumulating a total of 29 points. The season's fun fact? It was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by fluctuating performances and a resilient squad that never gave up. Despite some setbacks, the Wanderers showcased their fighting spirit and individual talents, making this campaign one to remember for the club’s dedicated supporters.
Throughout the season, Winch Wanderers displayed moments of brilliance and collective effort, but also faced challenges in consistency. Their goal tally of 48, coupled with 55 goals conceded, resulted in a goal difference of -7. This balance of offensive sparks and defensive vulnerabilities kept the team in the middle of the table, reflecting a squad that is capable of more with some fine-tuning.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top Scorers:David Fuller and Humberto Mendoza each netted 4 goals, providing crucial offensive contributions.
- Versatile Contributors:Cyril Launay played all 15 matches, demonstrating durability and commitment.
- Discipline:The team maintained a clean disciplinary record with no yellow or red cards for key players.
- Team Spirit:Multiple players contributed across different facets of play, exemplifying a cohesive team effort.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While individual contributions were commendable, the team’s defensive organization and consistency could be enhanced to reduce goals conceded. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring options and maintaining momentum throughout the season could push the team higher up the table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Winch Wanderers’ 2023/24 campaign was characterized by resilience and collective effort, even if results were mixed. The squad demonstrated versatility and a strong team spirit, with key players stepping up when needed. To elevate their performance, focusing on defensive solidity and goal-scoring consistency will be crucial in the next season. Overall, a season of ups and downs, but one that laid the groundwork for future growth.