Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
The 2023/24 season for Blaston Stanley in Division 7 of the league was a commendable campaign, showcasing resilience and attacking intent. Finishing in 6th place with 35 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 11 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses. A notable fun fact from this season is their prolific attacking football, having scored 52 goals—highlighting their offensive capabilities and desire to entertain fans with dynamic play.
Gary's mark
3/5
Good
Finished
6th
Points
35
Record
11-2-9
GD
-3
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
6th
Points
35
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-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Michael Smith
RCM
12 contributions
Top scorer
Michael Smith
RCM
6 goals
Top assists
Michael Smith
RCM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 35
- P54
- Scoring
- 52
- P63
- Defence
- 55
- P38
- Goal difference
- -3
- P46
3/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
11-2-9
Wins
11
50%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
-3 GD
Goal Contributions
Michael Smith
Player · 6G · 6A
12
Remco van Lieshout
Player · 5G · 4A
9
Paulo Amorim
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 for Blaston Stanley in Division 7 of the league was a commendable campaign, showcasing resilience and attacking intent. Finishing in 6th place with 35 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 11 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses. A notable fun fact from this season is their prolific attacking football, having scored 52 goals—highlighting their offensive capabilities and desire to entertain fans with dynamic play.
Despite some defensive vulnerabilities, as reflected in their goals against tally of 55, Blaston Stanley maintained a positive goal difference of -3, emphasizing their competitive edge. The season was marked by consistent contributions from key players who contributed both offensively and defensively, laying a solid foundation for future growth.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Prolific attacking football:52 goals scored this season
- Top scorer:Michael Smith with 6 goals and 6 assists
- Versatile contributors:Multiple players contributed across attack and midfield
- Solid league position:Finished 6th in a competitive division
- Defensive resilience:Goals conceded close to goals scored, showing balanced gameplay
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team displayed attacking prowess, defensive organization could be enhanced to reduce goals conceded. Consistency in away fixtures and converting draws into wins may also elevate their league standing further. Developing a more resilient defensive structure will be crucial for climbing higher in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Blaston Stanley's 2023/24 campaign was marked by reliable football and an exciting attacking style, as evidenced by their 52 goals. The team’s collective effort and versatility were key strengths, laying a solid foundation for future success. To push higher up the table, improvements in defensive solidity and consistency will be essential. Overall, a season of promise with significant room for growth.