Season Review · July 28, 2025
Promotion secured - Climbing the football pyramid
The 2023-24 season has been a remarkable journey for Yeoburbor, as they clinched second place in Division 8 of the league, earning well-deserved promotion. With an impressive record of 19 wins, 3 draws, and no losses, the team demonstrated exceptional consistency and resilience throughout the campaign. Their goal difference of +77, among the best in Division 8, underscores their dominance both offensively and defensively, making them a formidable force in the league.
Gary's mark
5/5
Excellent
Finished
2nd
Points
60
Record
19-3-0
GD
+77
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
60
Win Rate
86%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Hubert Ruiz
RF
19 contributions
Top scorer
Hubert Ruiz
RF
12 goals
Top assists
Hubert Ruiz
RF
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 60
- P92
- Scoring
- 89
- P88
- Defence
- 12
- P96
- Goal difference
- +77
- P88
5/5
Season mark
Excellent
Campaign Record
19-3-0
Wins
19
86%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
0
0%
Attack · Defence
+77 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 Yeoburbor, as they clinched second place in Division 8 of the league, earning well-deserved promotion. With an impressive record of 19 wins, 3 draws, and no losses, the team demonstrated exceptional consistency and resilience throughout the campaign. Their goal difference of +77, among the best in Division 8, underscores their dominance both offensively and defensively, making them a formidable force in the league.
A fun fact that highlights their prowess: Yeoburbor’s goal difference of +77 is one of the highest in their division, reflecting their offensive firepower and defensive solidity. This season has been a testament to their collective effort and strategic execution, setting a strong foundation for their upcoming challenges in higher divisions.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured promotion to the next division after a flawless season
- Scored an impressive 89 goals, showcasing attacking prowess
- Conceded only 12 goals, demonstrating defensive strength
- Maintained an unbeaten record with 19 wins
- Key players consistently contributed with goals and assists
From the Columns Desk
Top Players
Filed by
Gary Nano
Hubert Ruiz: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways | Goals: 12 | Assists: 7 | Appearances: 7 | Discipline: 0 yellow/red cards | | --- | --- | --- | --- |
James Jones: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways | Goals: 11 | Assists: 2 | Appearances: 12 | Discipline: 0 yellow/red cards | | --- | --- | --- | --- |
Kevin Watts: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways | Goals: 10 | Assists: 5 | Appearances: 11 | Discipline: 0 yellow/red cards | | --- | --- | --- | --- |
Manoel Soares: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways | Goals: 10 | Assists: 4 | Appearances: 10 | Discipline: 0 yellow/red cards | | --- | --- | --- | --- |
Marcial Luna: The team player - Contributing in multiple ways | Goals: 6 | Assists: 7 | Appearances: 10 | Discipline: 0 yellow/red cards | | --- | --- | --- | --- |
From the Columns Desk
Overall
Filed by
Gary Nano
The team’s core players displayed remarkable consistency and versatility, contributing significantly to both scoring and playmaking. Their disciplined approach, with zero cards, reflects their professionalism and focus.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Yeoburbor’s season has been outstanding, they could benefit from further sharpening their defensive organization to maintain their clean sheet record in higher divisions. Additionally, developing squad depth will be crucial as they face tougher opponents in the next tier.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Yeoburbor’s season has been nothing short of exceptional, marked by their unbeaten streak and dominant goal difference. Their attacking firepower, combined with solid defensive organization, has made them a team to watch. Moving forward, focusing on squad depth and defensive resilience will be key to sustaining their success in higher divisions. Overall, this campaign sets a strong foundation for future growth and achievement.