Season Review · July 28, 2025
Promotion secured - Climbing the football pyramid
The 2023/24 season marked a significant milestone for Courgarley as they secured promotion from their division, climbing the football pyramid to a higher echelon of competition. Finishing third in their league, the team demonstrated resilience and determination, finishing with a positive goal difference of +4—more goals scored than conceded—highlighting their balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. This achievement is a testament to their growth and ambition, setting the stage for new challenges ahead.
Gary's mark
3/5
Good
Finished
3rd
Points
36
Record
11-3-8
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
36
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
Richard Berry
CF
10 contributions
Top scorer
Richard Berry
CF
9 goals
Top assists
Luis Carrillo
CF
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 36
- P79
- Scoring
- 46
- P88
- Defence
- 42
- P13
- Goal difference
- +4
- P71
3/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
11-3-8
Wins
11
50%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+4 GD
Goal Contributions
Richard Berry
Player · 9G · 1A
10
Luis Carrillo
Player · 4G · 3A
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
The 2023/24 season marked a significant milestone for Courgarley as they secured promotion from their division, climbing the football pyramid to a higher echelon of competition. Finishing third in their league, the team demonstrated resilience and determination, finishing with a positive goal difference of +4—more goals scored than conceded—highlighting their balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. This achievement is a testament to their growth and ambition, setting the stage for new challenges ahead.
Fun fact: Courgarley's positive goal difference of +4 underscores their ability to score more than they concede, a crucial factor in their successful campaign and promotion push.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured promotion to a higher division
- Scored 46 goals across the season
- Maintained a solid defensive record with only 42 goals against
- Key player Richard Berry contributed with 9 goals and 1 assist
- Strong team contribution with multiple players contributing in various ways
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the season was successful, there is room for growth, particularly in reducing losses—8 in total—and maintaining consistency across all fixtures. Strengthening defensive organization and capitalizing on scoring opportunities could elevate the team's performance further in the next campaign.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Courgarley's season was marked by a commendable promotion, driven by a balanced attack and solid defense. Their ability to score more goals than they concede played a pivotal role in their success. Moving forward, focusing on consistency and defensive solidity will be key to sustaining their upward trajectory. Overall, a promising season that sets a strong foundation for future challenges.