
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Promotion secured - Climbing the football pyramid
The 2023/24 season has been a remarkable journey for Cogancey United, culminating in a well-deserved promotion from Division 8 of the league system. Finishing second with an impressive record of 18 wins, 2 draws, and only 2 losses, the team demonstrated consistency and resilience throughout the campaign. Their goal difference of +88, among the best in Division 8, underscores their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. This season's success is a testament to the club's strategic planning, talented squad, and unwavering team spirit.
Gary's mark
5/5
Excellent
Finished
2nd
Points
56
Record
18-2-2
GD
+88

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
2nd
Points
56
Win Rate
82%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-F9
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
John Jones
LF
19 contributions
Top scorer
John Jones
LF
14 goals
Top assists
Ramon Gonzalez
LCM
9 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 56
- P88
- Scoring
- 106
- P96
- Defence
- 18
- P88
- Goal difference
- +88
- P96
5/5
Season mark
Excellent
Campaign Record
18-2-2
Wins
18
82%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
2
9%
Attack · Defence
+88 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
The 2023/24 season has been a remarkable journey for Cogancey United, culminating in a well-deserved promotion from Division 8 of the league system. Finishing second with an impressive record of 18 wins, 2 draws, and only 2 losses, the team demonstrated consistency and resilience throughout the campaign. Their goal difference of +88, among the best in Division 8, underscores their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. This season's success is a testament to the club's strategic planning, talented squad, and unwavering team spirit.
Fun fact: Cogancey United's goal difference of +88 is among the best in Division 8, highlighting their offensive firepower and defensive discipline. Their ability to outscore opponents by such a margin played a crucial role in securing their promotion and setting a new benchmark in the league.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured promotion to the next tier after a dominant season
- Scored an astonishing 106 goals, showcasing attacking prowess
- Conceded only 18 goals, demonstrating defensive resilience
- Top scorer John Jones contributed 14 goals and 5 assists
- Consistent performances from Ramon Gonzalez, with 9 assists in 12 appearances
From the Columns Desk
The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
Filed by
Gary Nano
- John Jones:The top scorer with 14 goals and 5 assists in just 9 appearances, Jones was a constant threat upfront, combining goal-scoring with creative play.
- Wilson Acosta:A versatile contributor with 9 goals and 3 assists, Acosta's consistency helped maintain attacking momentum.
- Ramon Gonzalez:The creative force of the team, Gonzalez provided 9 assists in 12 appearances, orchestrating many of the team's attacking moves.
- Giuseppe Monti:An efficient contributor with 8 goals and 7 assists in only 6 appearances, showcasing his impact when on the pitch.
- Claudio Blanco:Added 7 goals and 2 assists, providing depth and versatility in attack.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Cogancey United's season has been outstanding, there is room to refine their defensive organization further to maintain their high standards in higher divisions. Additionally, increasing squad depth could help sustain performance levels across a longer, more demanding campaign.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Cogancey United's season has been a resounding success, marked by prolific goal-scoring, solid defense, and a cohesive team effort that culminated in promotion. Their strengths lie in attacking versatility and defensive discipline, with standout individual performances fueling their rise. To continue their upward trajectory, focusing on squad depth and defensive consistency will be key. Overall, this campaign sets a strong foundation for future challenges as they climb the football pyramid.
