Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
The Souryne Rangers' 2023/24 season in Division 6 of League 17 has been a commendable display of resilience and teamwork. Finishing in 5th place with 42 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 13 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their positive goal difference of +8 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. This season proved that with continued development, the Rangers can aim even higher in the league hierarchy.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
5th
Points
42
Record
13-3-6
GD
+8
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
5th
Points
42
Win Rate
59%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Leandro Pereira
LW
7 contributions
Top scorer
Ronald Smith
CF
4 goals
Top assists
Leandro Pereira
LW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 42
- P71
- Scoring
- 33
- P25
- Defence
- 25
- P88
- Goal difference
- +8
- P46
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
13-3-6
Wins
13
59%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
+8 GD
Goal Contributions
Ronald Smith
Player · 4G
4
Abel Rubio
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Marko Martinović
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Ian Wilson
Player · 3G · 2A
5
David Thomas
Player · 3G
3
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 Souryne Rangers' 2023/24 season in Division 6 of League 17 has been a commendable display of resilience and teamwork. Finishing in 5th place with 42 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 13 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their positive goal difference of +8 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. This season proved that with continued development, the Rangers can aim even higher in the league hierarchy.
Throughout the season, the team showcased a collective effort, with key players contributing across various facets of play. Their consistent performances and team cohesion have laid a strong foundation for future growth. While there’s evident potential, further refinement in attack and defensive consistency could propel the Rangers into the upper echelons of their division.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +8, showcasing defensive resilience and attacking prowess
- Multiple players contributed goals, emphasizing team versatility
- Secured 13 wins, demonstrating competitive consistency
- Maintained a disciplined record with no red cards throughout the season
- Strong squad depth with key players stepping up regularly
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the Rangers displayed solid defensive organization and goal-scoring versatility, there is room to enhance their attacking efficiency and consistency in away fixtures. Developing a more lethal finishing approach and tightening defensive transitions could help convert more draws into wins and reduce losses.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
The Souryne Rangers have delivered a season characterized by reliability and team cohesion. Their positive goal difference and balanced record reflect a well-organized squad capable of competing effectively. Moving forward, focusing on offensive sharpness and defensive solidity in high-pressure situations will be key to climbing higher in the league standings. With continued development, the Rangers are well-positioned to challenge for higher honors in the upcoming season.