Season Review · July 28, 2025
Promotion secured - Climbing the football pyramid
Cher United's 11th season in the football pyramid was a testament to resilience and collective effort. Competing in division 8 of league 26, the club finished in an impressive 3rd place, securing promotion to higher tiers. The season was marked by a balanced record of 9 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses, demonstrating consistency across the board. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their positive goal difference of +15 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
3rd
Points
34
Record
9-7-6
GD
+15
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
34
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-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Allan Carroll
LCB
0 contributions
Top scorer
Allan Carroll
LCB
0 goals
Top assists
Allan Carroll
LCB
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 34
- P79
- Scoring
- 36
- P88
- Defence
- 21
- P88
- Goal difference
- +15
- P88
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
9-7-6
Wins
9
41%
Draws
7
32%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
+15 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
Cher United's 11th season in the football pyramid was a testament to resilience and collective effort. Competing in division 8 of league 26, the club finished in an impressive 3rd place, securing promotion to higher tiers. The season was marked by a balanced record of 9 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses, demonstrating consistency across the board. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their positive goal difference of +15 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency.
This season's success was driven by a cohesive team effort, with players contributing across the pitch. Cher United's ability to maintain a strong defensive record while also scoring goals kept them competitive throughout the season. Their journey upward reflects a club on the rise, eager to challenge themselves in the next division.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured promotion to a higher division
- Maintained a positive goal difference of +15
- Strong defensive record with only 21 goals conceded
- Consistent team contributions from multiple players
- Climbed from mid-table to a top-three finish
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While individual statistics are limited, the collective effort of Cher United's squad was pivotal. The top players—Giuseppe Conte, Jorge Gonzalez, Jorge Alvez, Michel Lemoine, and Thiago Gomes—contributed in multiple ways, embodying the team spirit that propelled Cher United to promotion. Their versatility and commitment helped maintain a balanced and competitive squad throughout the season.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
To build on this season’s success, Cher United could focus on increasing goal-scoring opportunities and converting more chances into goals. Additionally, strengthening their attacking options and maintaining defensive discipline will be crucial as they face tougher competition in higher divisions.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Cher United’s season was a commendable journey of growth, teamwork, and achievement. Their solid defensive record and positive goal difference underpin their promotion success. Moving forward, enhancing offensive potency and consistency will be key to establishing themselves as a formidable force in the next division. Overall, a season of promising progress and a platform for future ambitions.