Season Review · July 28, 2025
Promotion secured - Climbing the football pyramid
The 8th division campaign for Kirkenny St Tivel was a season of steady progress and promising development. Finishing in 2nd place with 11 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, the team demonstrated resilience and consistency throughout the campaign. Their positive goal difference of +11 — more goals scored than conceded — underscores their balanced approach and defensive solidity. This fun fact highlights their ability to both attack effectively and maintain defensive discipline, setting a solid foundation for future growth.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
2nd
Points
37
Record
11-4-7
GD
+11
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
37
Win Rate
50%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Cosimo Lombardo
LWB
0 contributions
Top scorer
Cosimo Lombardo
LWB
0 goals
Top assists
Cosimo Lombardo
LWB
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 37
- P83
- Scoring
- 55
- P88
- Defence
- 44
- P13
- Goal difference
- +11
- P88
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
11-4-7
Wins
11
50%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+11 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 8th division campaign for Kirkenny St Tivel was a season of steady progress and promising development. Finishing in 2nd place with 11 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, the team demonstrated resilience and consistency throughout the campaign. Their positive goal difference of +11 — more goals scored than conceded — underscores their balanced approach and defensive solidity. This fun fact highlights their ability to both attack effectively and maintain defensive discipline, setting a solid foundation for future growth.
This season's success culminated in promotion, marking an exciting step forward for the club as they climb the football pyramid. The squad's collective effort and team spirit were evident, even if individual statistics didn't shine brightly across the board. The season was characterized by a cohesive unit working towards a common goal, with promising signs for the seasons ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured promotion to the next division
- Maintained a positive goal difference of +11
- Demonstrated team versatility with multiple contributors
- Improved league standing and competitive consistency
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While individual goal and assist stats were not recorded for the top players, the squad's collective effort was pivotal. Notably, players like Jose Guerrero, Cosimo Lombardo, Julio Cortes, Paul Dupont, and Jose Pereira contributed in multiple ways, embodying the team player ethos. Their versatility and commitment were instrumental in achieving the season's objectives.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
To elevate their performance further, Kirkenny St Tivel could focus on increasing goal-scoring opportunities and refining attacking strategies. Additionally, reducing the number of losses and tightening defensive organization could help convert more draws into wins, solidifying their position at the top of the table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Kirkenny St Tivel's season was a commendable journey of growth, culminating in promotion and a positive goal difference. Their strengths lie in team cohesion, defensive resilience, and a balanced approach to the game. Moving forward, enhancing offensive potency and consistency will be key to establishing themselves as a formidable force in higher divisions. With continued development, this squad has the potential to achieve even greater success in the seasons ahead.