
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Promotion secured - Climbing the football pyramid
Ellintrigat Col's 11th season in the league was a testament to resilience and team effort. Competing in division 8 of league 49, the club finished third, narrowly missing out on the top spot but securing promotion to a higher tier. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the club, highlighting their upward trajectory and ambition to climb the football pyramid. A fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +7, indicating they scored more goals than they conceded—a sign of a well-balanced team.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
3rd
Points
36
Record
9-9-4
GD
+7

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
36
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
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
- 36
- P83
- Scoring
- 25
- P50
- Defence
- 18
- P83
- Goal difference
- +7
- P71
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
9-9-4
Wins
9
41%
Draws
9
41%
Losses
4
18%
Attack · Defence
+7 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
Ellintrigat Col's 11th season in the league was a testament to resilience and team effort. Competing in division 8 of league 49, the club finished third, narrowly missing out on the top spot but securing promotion to a higher tier. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the club, highlighting their upward trajectory and ambition to climb the football pyramid. A fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +7, indicating they scored more goals than they conceded—a sign of a well-balanced team.
Throughout the season, Ellintrigat Col demonstrated consistency with a balanced record of 9 wins, 9 draws, and 4 losses. Their ability to remain competitive in most matches was key to their successful campaign, and their defensive solidity contributed to their positive goal difference. The team’s collective effort and squad depth were evident, even if individual goal scorers were not prominently featured among the top players.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured promotion to a higher division
- Maintained a positive goal difference of +7
- Equal number of wins and draws (9 each), showcasing consistency
- Strong defensive record with only 18 goals conceded
- Team effort with multiple players contributing in various ways
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While the top players—Willi Schneider, Giuseppe Conte, Antonio Castelli, Eric Hussain, and Jorge Gonzalez—did not register goals or assists this season, their contribution in terms of teamwork and versatility was invaluable. Their collective effort in multiple facets of play helped maintain team cohesion and stability throughout the campaign.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
To push further in the next season, Ellintrigat Col could focus on increasing their goal-scoring capacity. Developing more attacking options and encouraging players to contribute offensively will be vital. Additionally, while their defensive record was solid, maintaining consistency and reducing any potential lapses will be crucial as they face tougher competition at higher levels.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Ellintrigat Col’s season was a commendable journey of growth and achievement. Their balanced performance, solid defense, and team spirit culminated in a well-deserved promotion. Moving forward, enhancing their attacking threat and maintaining defensive discipline will be key to establishing themselves firmly in the higher division. This season laid a strong foundation for future success, and with continued effort, the club can aim even higher.
