Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
The 2023/24 season for Mortley in Division 7 has been a commendable journey marked by resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 6th place with 34 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 11 wins, 1 draw, and 10 losses. An intriguing fun fact from this season is that Mortley boasted a positive goal difference of +7 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their offensive potency and defensive stability. This season's performance underscores a team capable of competing effectively, yet eager to elevate their standing further.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Finished
6th
Points
34
Record
11-1-10
GD
+7
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
34
Win Rate
50%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Fabrizio Martinelli
RW
16 contributions
Top scorer
Bernardo Gonzalez
CF
9 goals
Top assists
Fabrizio Martinelli
RW
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 34
- P54
- Scoring
- 71
- P88
- Defence
- 64
- P21
- Goal difference
- +7
- P46
4/5
Season mark
Good ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Campaign Record
11-1-10
Wins
11
50%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
+7 GD
Goal Contributions
Bernardo Gonzalez
Player · 9G · 3A
12
Craig Bibi
Player · 9G · 2A
11
Fabrizio Martinelli
Player · 8G · 8A
16
Michael Braun
Player · 7G · 2A
9
Andres Mendez
Player · 5G
5
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 Mortley in Division 7 has been a commendable journey marked by resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 6th place with 34 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 11 wins, 1 draw, and 10 losses. An intriguing fun fact from this season is that Mortley boasted a positive goal difference of +7 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their offensive potency and defensive stability. This season's performance underscores a team capable of competing effectively, yet eager to elevate their standing further.
Throughout the campaign, Mortley's squad showcased a collective effort, with several players contributing significantly on both ends of the pitch. Their consistent goal-scoring ability and disciplined defense have laid a solid foundation for future growth. The season was characterized by moments of brilliance and resilience, setting the stage for the club to build upon their strengths and address areas for improvement.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +7, showcasing offensive and defensive balance
- Top scorers Bernardo Gonzalez and Craig Bibi both netted 9 goals each
- Fabrizio Martinelli contributed with 8 goals and 8 assists, demonstrating versatility
- Defensive discipline with no yellow or red cards for key players
- Consistent team effort reflected in multiple players contributing in various ways
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Mortley's season was solid, there remains room for growth. The team could benefit from improving their defensive consistency to reduce goals conceded further. Additionally, increasing squad depth and maintaining injury-free runs could help sustain their competitive edge throughout the season. Developing more scoring options beyond the top contributors may also bolster their offensive threat.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Mortley's 2023/24 season was marked by a balanced and reliable approach, with notable offensive contributions and a positive goal difference. Their disciplined defense and team cohesion are promising signs for future campaigns. To climb higher in the standings, the club should focus on defensive solidity and squad depth. Overall, a season of steady progress with clear avenues for growth.