Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
The Bodman Rovers' 11th season in Division 7 has been a commendable journey marked by resilience and consistency. Finishing in 5th place with 12 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses, the Rovers demonstrated a balanced approach on the pitch. Their impressive goal difference of +36 ranks among the best in Division 7, showcasing their defensive solidity and attacking prowess. This season's fun fact highlights their ability to keep the goals against low while maintaining a potent offense, making them a tough team to beat.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
5th
Points
38
Record
12-2-8
GD
+36
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
38
Win Rate
55%
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
Fousseni Konate
LF
16 contributions
Top scorer
Fousseni Konate
LF
10 goals
Top assists
Christian Haase
RCM
10 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 38
- P58
- Scoring
- 67
- P71
- Defence
- 31
- P63
- Goal difference
- +36
- P63
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
12-2-8
Wins
12
55%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+36 GD
Goal Contributions
Fousseni Konate
Player · 10G · 6A
16
Daniel Ibañez
Player · 10G · 5A
15
Clemens Jacob
Player · 8G · 2A
10
Manuel Mendes
Player · 7G · 2A
9
Lamine Kante
Player · 5G · 1A
6
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 Bodman Rovers' 11th season in Division 7 has been a commendable journey marked by resilience and consistency. Finishing in 5th place with 12 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses, the Rovers demonstrated a balanced approach on the pitch. Their impressive goal difference of +36 ranks among the best in Division 7, showcasing their defensive solidity and attacking prowess. This season's fun fact highlights their ability to keep the goals against low while maintaining a potent offense, making them a tough team to beat.
Throughout the season, Bodman Rovers displayed a cohesive team effort, with multiple players contributing significantly to their success. Their steady performance and positive goal difference reflect a team that is reliable and competitive, yet still has potential for further growth and consistency at the higher levels of the division.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goal difference of +36– among the best in Division 7
- Strong offensive contributionsfrom multiple players
- Defensive resiliencewith only 31 goals conceded
- Top scorerseach netting 10 goals
- Team unitywith no yellow or red cards this season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Bodman Rovers have demonstrated solid performance, there is room to enhance their consistency in away fixtures and tighten their defensive organization during high-pressure moments. Developing squad depth and rotating players to maintain peak fitness could also help sustain their competitive edge throughout the season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bodman Rovers' season has been marked by reliable football and a commendable goal difference, reflecting a well-organized team with strong offensive contributions from multiple players. Their defensive resilience and team cohesion are notable strengths. Moving forward, focusing on consistency and squad rotation could elevate their performance further. Overall, a solid season that sets a strong foundation for future growth.