Season Review · July 28, 2025
Promotion secured - Climbing the football pyramid
Boling Stanley's 11th season has been nothing short of remarkable, culminating in a well-deserved promotion from Division 8. Finishing in 2nd place with a record of 15 wins, 3 draws, and only 4 losses, the team demonstrated consistency and resilience throughout the campaign. Their impressive goal difference of +46, among the best in Division 8, underscores their offensive prowess and defensive solidity. This season's success is a testament to the club’s strategic planning and the players' unwavering commitment, as they set their sights on climbing higher up the football pyramid.
Gary's mark
5/5
Very Good
Finished
2nd
Points
48
Record
15-3-4
GD
+46
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
48
Win Rate
68%
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
Tiago Moreira
RCM
15 contributions
Top scorer
Jose Vargas
CF
11 goals
Top assists
Om Nabil
RM
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 48
- P88
- Scoring
- 72
- P88
- Defence
- 26
- P88
- Goal difference
- +46
- P88
5/5
Season mark
Very Good
Campaign Record
15-3-4
Wins
15
68%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
4
18%
Attack · Defence
+46 GD
Goal Contributions
Jose Vargas
Player · 11G · 1A
12
Tiago Moreira
Player · 9G · 6A
15
Gabriel Fernandez
Player · 6G · 6A
12
Hiroshi Okamura
Player · 6G · 6A
12
David Ferreira
Player · 5G · 2A
7
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
Boling Stanley's 11th season has been nothing short of remarkable, culminating in a well-deserved promotion from Division 8. Finishing in 2nd place with a record of 15 wins, 3 draws, and only 4 losses, the team demonstrated consistency and resilience throughout the campaign. Their impressive goal difference of +46, among the best in Division 8, underscores their offensive prowess and defensive solidity. This season's success is a testament to the club’s strategic planning and the players' unwavering commitment, as they set their sights on climbing higher up the football pyramid.
A fun fact that highlights their dominance is their goal difference of +46, which stands out as one of the best in their division. This statistic not only reflects their attacking strength but also their disciplined defense, which conceded just 26 goals across the season—an impressive feat at this level. Boling Stanley’s journey this season has been a masterclass in teamwork and perseverance, setting a solid foundation for future challenges.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured promotion to the next division
- Scored 72 goals, showcasing attacking firepower
- Conceded only 26 goals, one of the best defensive records
- Maintained a strong goal difference of +46
- Key players delivered consistent performances throughout the season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Boling Stanley’s season has been highly successful, there is room to refine their defensive organization further to reduce goals conceded even more. Additionally, maintaining squad depth and managing player fatigue will be crucial as they face higher levels of competition in the next division.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Boling Stanley’s season has been a shining example of effective teamwork and strategic execution, culminating in a well-earned promotion. Their offensive firepower, combined with a solid defensive record, has been the backbone of their success. Moving forward, focusing on defensive consistency and squad depth will be key to sustaining their upward trajectory. With a foundation built on resilience and collective effort, Boling Stanley looks poised for continued growth in the football pyramid.