
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
The 2023-24 season for Kirke Town in the 4th division has been a commendable journey, showcasing resilience and team cohesion. 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 +9 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their offensive capability coupled with defensive solidity. This season proved that Kirke Town can compete effectively at this level, laying a solid foundation for future growth.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
5th
Points
42
Record
13-3-6
GD
+9

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
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Manoel Castro
RM
6 contributions
Top scorer
Walter Braun
LM
3 goals
Top assists
Manoel Castro
RM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 42
- P63
- Scoring
- 52
- P54
- Defence
- 43
- P54
- Goal difference
- +9
- P54
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
13-3-6
Wins
13
59%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
+9 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 2023-24 season for Kirke Town in the 4th division has been a commendable journey, showcasing resilience and team cohesion. 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 +9 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their offensive capability coupled with defensive solidity. This season proved that Kirke Town can compete effectively at this level, laying a solid foundation for future growth.
Throughout the season, the team displayed consistent effort and collective contribution, with several players stepping up in various roles. Their ability to maintain a reliable performance while still having room to improve suggests promising potential for the next campaign. The club’s focus on team play and developing young talent has been evident, setting the stage for further success.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights: 🎯⚽
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured a top-half league finish in 5th place
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +9, reflecting balanced attack and defense
- Multiple players contributed with goals and assists, emphasizing team depth
- Maintained a disciplined record with zero red or yellow cards among top contributors
- Demonstrated resilience with only 6 losses across the season
From the Columns Desk
The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Helmut Hahn:3 goals, 2 assists in 2 appearances — a versatile contributor with a clean disciplinary record.
- Gilles Blanchard:3 goals in 3 appearances — a consistent goal threat when called upon.
- Ivan Castro:3 goals, 1 assist in 6 appearances — a key player with offensive impact.
- Marino Ferrante:3 goals, 2 assists in 3 appearances — demonstrated offensive versatility.
- Akram Attia:3 goals, 1 assist in 4 appearances — reliable in attack and team play.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team showed solid performance, consistency remains an area to develop. Increasing the number of appearances from squad players and reducing the number of losses could elevate their league standing. Defensive organization and maintaining discipline across the squad will be crucial for climbing higher in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Kirke Town's 2023-24 season was marked by a balanced approach, with a positive goal difference and a top-half finish. Their collective effort and contribution from multiple players highlight a cohesive team structure. Moving forward, focusing on consistency and defensive solidity could propel them into higher league positions. The foundation is strong, and with continued development, Kirke Town can aim for even greater achievements next season.
