Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Pen Rovers' 2023/24 season in the seventh division has been a testament to resilience and steady progress. Finishing in 8th place with 34 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 11 wins, 1 draw, and 10 losses. Their positive goal difference of +17 — more goals scored than conceded — highlights an effective attacking style combined with defensive solidity. Interestingly, Pen Rovers managed to score 46 goals while only letting in 29, showcasing their capacity to both create and limit scoring opportunities.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Finished
8th
Points
34
Record
11-1-10
GD
+17
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
8th
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
4-4-2-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Jose Marinho
CF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Mamadou Koffi
AM
6 goals
Top assists
Hans Jansen
LM
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 34
- P38
- Scoring
- 46
- P63
- Defence
- 29
- P63
- Goal difference
- +17
- P54
4/5
Season mark
Good ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Campaign Record
11-1-10
Wins
11
50%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
+17 GD
Goal Contributions
Mamadou Koffi
Player · 6G · 3A
9
Jose Marinho
Player · 5G · 6A
11
Javier Diaz
Player · 3G · 4A
7
Ton Prins
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Paul Herrmann
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
Pen Rovers' 2023/24 season in the seventh division has been a testament to resilience and steady progress. Finishing in 8th place with 34 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 11 wins, 1 draw, and 10 losses. Their positive goal difference of +17 — more goals scored than conceded — highlights an effective attacking style combined with defensive solidity. Interestingly, Pen Rovers managed to score 46 goals while only letting in 29, showcasing their capacity to both create and limit scoring opportunities.
This season's journey has been marked by notable individual contributions and a commitment to team play. The squad's consistency and collective effort have laid a solid foundation for future growth, with several players stepping up and contributing across multiple facets of the game.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +17, more goals scored than conceded
- Mamadou Koffi led with 6 goals and 3 assists, showcasing versatility
- Jose Marinho contributed with 6 assists and 5 goals, providing creative spark
- Defensive resilience maintained with only 29 goals conceded across the season
- Strong team cohesion reflected in multiple players contributing in various roles
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Pen Rovers displayed resilience and team cohesion, consistency remains an area to develop. The team suffered 10 losses, suggesting that tightening defensive organization and maintaining momentum throughout matches could elevate their league standing. Additionally, increasing the number of assists and creating more scoring opportunities could further enhance their attacking threat.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Pen Rovers' season has been marked by steady performances and positive team dynamics. Their ability to score more goals than they concede reflects a balanced approach, and several players have stepped up to contribute across the pitch. Moving forward, focusing on consistency and defensive solidity will be key to climbing higher in the league table. Overall, a reliable season with promising signs for future development.