Season Review · July 28, 2025
Promotion secured - Climbing the football pyramid
The 8th division campaign for Retone has been a journey of perseverance and collective effort, culminating in a well-deserved promotion. Finishing in 3rd place with 30 points, the team demonstrated resilience despite a balanced record of 8 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses. An interesting fun fact from this season is that Retone secured promotion by finishing in third place, a testament to their competitive spirit and determination to climb the football pyramid.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
3rd
Points
30
Record
8-6-8
GD
-4
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
30
Win Rate
36%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-2-1-2-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Adam Micheal
0 contributions
Top scorer
Adam Micheal
0 goals
Top assists
Adam Micheal
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 30
- P67
- Scoring
- 28
- P63
- Defence
- 32
- P71
- Goal difference
- -4
- P75
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
8-6-8
Wins
8
36%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
-4 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview
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Gary Nano
The 8th division campaign for Retone has been a journey of perseverance and collective effort, culminating in a well-deserved promotion. Finishing in 3rd place with 30 points, the team demonstrated resilience despite a balanced record of 8 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses. An interesting fun fact from this season is that Retone secured promotion by finishing in third place, a testament to their competitive spirit and determination to climb the football pyramid.
Throughout the season, Retone showcased a team-oriented approach, with multiple players contributing in various ways. Although they faced challenges defensively, conceding 32 goals, their offensive efforts resulted in 28 goals scored. This season will be remembered as a stepping stone for the club’s future ambitions, setting a solid foundation for higher divisions.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Secured promotion after finishing 3rd in the league
- Demonstrated resilience with a balanced record of wins, draws, and losses
- Strong team spirit with multiple players contributing across the board
- Progressed significantly in the football pyramid, marking a new chapter
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers:
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Gary Nano
While the season did not feature standout goal scorers, the collective effort was evident. The top players—Walter Santos, Emilio Ramirez, Hubert Lebreton, Matheus Da Silva, and Octavio Tellez—contributed in multiple ways, embodying the team’s ethos of unity and versatility. Their roles as "The team player - Contributing in multiple ways" highlight the importance of teamwork over individual brilliance in this campaign.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Retone’s primary focus moving forward should be strengthening their defensive solidity to reduce goals conceded. Additionally, increasing offensive output could help convert more draws into wins, pushing the team higher up the table. Developing goal-scoring options and sharpening defensive organization will be key to sustaining their upward trajectory.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Retone’s 2023/24 season was a commendable effort that culminated in promotion, marking a significant milestone for the club. Their strength lies in team cohesion and resilience, which propelled them to a top-three finish. However, defensive vulnerabilities and limited goal-scoring impact indicate areas for growth. With targeted improvements, Retone has the potential to establish itself firmly in higher divisions and continue their upward journey.