Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
The 2023/24 season for Newsby in the seventh division of the 22nd league has been a commendable journey. Finishing in 5th place with a total of 36 points, the team demonstrated resilience and consistency throughout the campaign. With 11 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses, Newsby showcased a balanced approach on the pitch. An interesting fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +10 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their offensive potency and defensive solidity.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
5th
Points
36
Record
11-3-8
GD
+10
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
36
Win Rate
50%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Maher Khalil
RCF
8 contributions
Top scorer
Maher Khalil
RCF
5 goals
Top assists
Adrian Cuevas
RW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 36
- P63
- Scoring
- 47
- P50
- Defence
- 37
- P71
- Goal difference
- +10
- P63
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
11-3-8
Wins
11
50%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+10 GD
Goal Contributions
Maher Khalil
Player · 5G · 3A
8
Wael Afifi
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Adrian Cuevas
Player · 2G · 5A
7
Andre Thomas
Player · 2G · 2A
4
John McDonald
Player · 1G · 2A
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 2023/24 season for Newsby in the seventh division of the 22nd league has been a commendable journey. Finishing in 5th place with a total of 36 points, the team demonstrated resilience and consistency throughout the campaign. With 11 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses, Newsby showcased a balanced approach on the pitch. An interesting fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +10 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their offensive potency and defensive solidity.
This season's performance reflects a team that is reliable and competitive, with notable contributions from their key players. The squad’s ability to maintain a solid goal difference and secure crucial points indicates promising growth potential. While there’s room to push higher in the standings, the foundation laid this season provides a strong platform for future success.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Positive goal difference of +10 — more goals scored than conceded
- Top scorer Maher Khalil with 5 goals
- Creative playmaker Adrian Cuevas with 5 assists
- Defensive stability with only 37 goals conceded
- Secured a top-half finish in a competitive league
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Newsby displayed solid performances, there is room to enhance consistency, especially in closing out matches where a few more wins could elevate their league position. Defensive organization could also be fine-tuned to reduce goals conceded further, helping to convert draws into wins and push for higher standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Newsby’s season has been marked by reliability and steady progress, with a positive goal difference and a balanced squad contributing across the board. Their key strengths lie in offensive versatility and defensive resilience, laying a strong foundation for future campaigns. To move higher in the league table, focusing on consistency and defensive solidity will be crucial. Overall, this season has been a solid step forward, promising more exciting developments ahead.