Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Clesby-on Town’s 11th season in Division 7 has been a commendable display of consistency and team cohesion. Finishing in 5th place with 38 points, the club demonstrated resilience with a balanced record of 11 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses. Their goal difference of +26 stands out as one of the best in the division, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. This fun fact underscores their ability to both score and prevent goals effectively, making them a formidable side in the league.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
5th
Points
38
Record
11-5-6
GD
+26
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
50%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Jorge Garcia
RW
14 contributions
Top scorer
Jorge Garcia
RW
7 goals
Top assists
Jorge Garcia
RW
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 38
- P63
- Scoring
- 54
- P54
- Defence
- 28
- P88
- Goal difference
- +26
- P63
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
11-5-6
Wins
11
50%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
+26 GD
Goal Contributions
Mathieu Coulibaly
Player · 7G · 3A
10
Rainer Fischer
Player · 7G · 4A
11
Jorge Garcia
Player · 7G · 7A
14
Ricky Iizuka
Player · 5G · 1A
6
Albert Thompson
Player · 5G · 2A
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
Clesby-on Town’s 11th season in Division 7 has been a commendable display of consistency and team cohesion. Finishing in 5th place with 38 points, the club demonstrated resilience with a balanced record of 11 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses. Their goal difference of +26 stands out as one of the best in the division, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. This fun fact underscores their ability to both score and prevent goals effectively, making them a formidable side in the league.
This season’s performance reflects a team that is reliable and competitive, with several players contributing across multiple facets of the game. While there’s clear potential for further growth, Clesby-on Town has laid a solid foundation for future success, showing that with a bit more consistency, they could challenge higher up the table next season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goal difference of +26 – among the best in Division 7
- Multiple players scoring 7 goals, showcasing attacking versatility
- Consistent team contributions with players like Jorge Garcia providing both goals and assists
- Strong defensive record, conceding only 28 goals across the season
- Notable clean sheets and disciplined play, with no yellow or red cards for top players
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Clesby-on Town displayed a solid season, there is room to enhance their consistency in away fixtures and tighten their defensive organization against top-tier opponents. Developing a more potent goal-scoring threat from open play could also elevate their league standing further.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Clesby-on Town’s season has been marked by reliable performances and a strong defensive record, underpinned by versatile players who contribute across the pitch. Their impressive goal difference indicates a well-balanced team capable of competing at a high level. To push further, the club should focus on maintaining consistency and increasing offensive potency, especially in critical matches. Overall, this season sets a positive trajectory for future growth, with a solid foundation to build upon.