
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Black-unse Athletic’s 11th season in Division 6 has been a commendable display of consistency and resilience. Finishing in 3rd place with 42 points, the team demonstrated solid form throughout the campaign. Their goal difference of +21 — among the best in Division 6 — highlights their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. This fun fact underscores their capacity to both score and contain, making them a formidable side in the league. The season was characterized by a balanced approach, with a respectable record of 13 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses, reflecting a team that can compete with the best and learn from the challenges faced.
Gary's mark
5/5
Good
Finished
3rd
Points
42
Record
13-3-6
GD
+21

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
42
Win Rate
59%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-F9
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Francisco Silva
RCM
14 contributions
Top scorer
John Dean
RF
9 goals
Top assists
Francisco Silva
RCM
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 42
- P71
- Scoring
- 62
- P88
- Defence
- 41
- P54
- Goal difference
- +21
- P71
5/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
13-3-6
Wins
13
59%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
+21 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
Black-unse Athletic’s 11th season in Division 6 has been a commendable display of consistency and resilience. Finishing in 3rd place with 42 points, the team demonstrated solid form throughout the campaign. Their goal difference of +21 — among the best in Division 6 — highlights their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. This fun fact underscores their capacity to both score and contain, making them a formidable side in the league. The season was characterized by a balanced approach, with a respectable record of 13 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses, reflecting a team that can compete with the best and learn from the challenges faced.
The team’s overall performance was marked by reliable contributions from their key players, who contributed both offensively and defensively. While there is room for growth, especially in converting draws into wins, Black-unse Athletic has laid a strong foundation for future success. Their ability to maintain discipline and team cohesion was evident, setting the stage for further development in upcoming seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goal difference of +21, among the best in Division 6
- Top scorers Patrice Deschamps and John Dean each netted 9 goals
- Francisco Silva contributed 8 assists, showcasing creative playmaking
- Solid defensive record with only 41 goals conceded
- Consistent team effort with 12 appearances from key players
From the Columns Desk
The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Patrice Deschamps:9 goals, 1 assist in 9 appearances, demonstrating goal-scoring prowess without disciplinary issues.
- John Dean:9 goals, 1 assist in 12 appearances, a reliable attacking presence.
- Mark Slater:7 goals, 5 assists in 12 appearances, providing versatility and creativity.
- Francisco Silva:6 goals, 8 assists in 12 appearances, the creative engine of the team.
- Marcos Sosa:5 goals in 7 appearances, showing promising impact when called upon.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team displayed resilience and cohesion, there is potential to improve their conversion rate in tight matches and reduce unnecessary draws. Enhancing attacking efficiency and sharpening finishing could push them even higher in the league standings. Additionally, maintaining defensive discipline and minimizing goals conceded in critical moments will be key.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Black-unse Athletic’s season was a solid demonstration of reliable football, marked by a strong defensive record and contributions from multiple key players. Their goal difference of +21 is a testament to their balanced approach. Moving forward, focusing on converting draws into wins and further sharpening their attack will be vital for climbing higher in the league. With a stable core and promising talent, the club has the foundation to aim even higher in the next campaign.
