Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
East Mar Villa's 2023/24 season in the seventh division of league 33 has been a commendable display of resilience and teamwork. Finishing in 7th place with 11 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses, the team demonstrated consistent effort throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +4 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. This season's journey reflects a squad that is steadily building a foundation for future success, blending solid performances with areas to refine.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
7th
Points
35
Record
11-2-9
GD
+4
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
7th
Points
35
Win Rate
50%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Christophe Bernard
RM
10 contributions
Top scorer
Christophe Bernard
RM
7 goals
Top assists
Jongil Ryu
LM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 35
- P46
- Scoring
- 45
- P54
- Defence
- 41
- P33
- Goal difference
- +4
- P38
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
11-2-9
Wins
11
50%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
+4 GD
Goal Contributions
Christophe Bernard
Player · 7G · 3A
10
Georges Poirier
Player · 4G
4
Jongil Ryu
Player · 3G · 4A
7
Mohamed Kamal
Player · 2G · 1A
3
Philippe Aubert
Player · 2G · 3A
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
East Mar Villa's 2023/24 season in the seventh division of league 33 has been a commendable display of resilience and teamwork. Finishing in 7th place with 11 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses, the team demonstrated consistent effort throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +4 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. This season's journey reflects a squad that is steadily building a foundation for future success, blending solid performances with areas to refine.
The team’s ability to punch above their weight, combined with a core group of dependable players, has set a promising tone for the seasons ahead. While they may not have challenged for top honors, their performances have been characterized by determination and collective effort, making them a team to watch as they develop further.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +4, showcasing defensive resilience and attacking efficiency
- Top scorer Christophe Bernard netted 7 goals, contributing significantly to the team’s offensive output
- Jongil Ryu was instrumental with 4 assists, demonstrating creative playmaking
- Maintained discipline with no yellow or red cards for key players, reflecting team discipline and focus
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While East Mar Villa displayed commendable consistency, there is room to tighten their defensive organization to reduce goals conceded. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring opportunities from open play could elevate their league standing further. Developing squad depth and maintaining discipline will be key to pushing higher in the table next season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
East Mar Villa's season has been marked by steady progress and a balanced team effort. Their positive goal difference and disciplined approach are significant strengths, laying a solid foundation for future growth. To climb higher in the league, focusing on defensive solidity and creating more scoring chances will be essential. Overall, a season of reliable football with promising potential for the seasons to come.