
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Promotion secured - Climbing the football pyramid
Churnem Stanley's 11th season in Division 8 has been a remarkable journey, culminating in a well-deserved promotion. Finishing in 3rd place with 11 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses, the team demonstrated resilience and consistency throughout the campaign. Their impressive goal difference of +24, among the best in Division 8, highlights their solid defensive organization and attacking prowess. This season's success is a testament to the club's strategic growth and determination to climb the football pyramid.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
3rd
Points
38
Record
11-5-6
GD
+24

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
3rd
Points
38
Win Rate
50%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-4-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Mamadou Siaka
CF
14 contributions
Top scorer
Mamadou Siaka
CF
10 goals
Top assists
Mamadou Siaka
CF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 38
- P79
- Scoring
- 56
- P88
- Defence
- 32
- P71
- Goal difference
- +24
- P88
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
11-5-6
Wins
11
50%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
+24 GD
Goal Contributions
Mamadou Siaka
Player · 10G · 4A
14
Kone Camara
Player · 6G · 4A
10
Angel Montes
Player · 3G · 3A
6
Harouna Ouattara
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Roger Brown
Player · 2G
2
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
Churnem Stanley's 11th season in Division 8 has been a remarkable journey, culminating in a well-deserved promotion. Finishing in 3rd place with 11 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses, the team demonstrated resilience and consistency throughout the campaign. Their impressive goal difference of +24, among the best in Division 8, highlights their solid defensive organization and attacking prowess. This season's success is a testament to the club's strategic growth and determination to climb the football pyramid.
A fun fact that encapsulates their season is their goal difference of +24, which stands out as one of the best in their division. This statistic underscores their ability to both score freely and defend effectively, making them a formidable side in their league. The promotion not only rewards their hard work but also sets a promising foundation for future challenges.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured promotion to a higher division
- Scored 56 goals, showcasing attacking strength
- Conceded only 32 goals, reflecting defensive solidity
- Consistent performances from key players like Mamadou Siaka and Kone Camara
- Maintained a clean disciplinary record with no yellow or red cards
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team’s overall performance was commendable, there is room to enhance consistency in away fixtures and tighten defensive organization against higher-tier opponents. Developing squad depth and maintaining focus during congested fixture periods could further elevate their game.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Churnem Stanley's season has been a commendable display of teamwork, resilience, and strategic execution. Their strong goal difference and solid defensive record underpin their promotion-winning campaign. The standout performances from key players like Mamadou Siaka and Kone Camara have been pivotal. Moving forward, refining away game strategies and squad depth will be crucial to sustain their upward trajectory. Overall, this season marks a successful chapter in their football journey, with promising prospects ahead.
