Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Cothwes' 11th season in Division 7 has been a commendable display of consistency and team effort. Finishing in 4th place with 12 wins, 7 draws, and only 3 losses, the club demonstrated resilience and tactical discipline throughout the campaign. The team’s goal difference of +31 stands out as one of the best in Division 7, highlighting their solid defensive organization and attacking prowess. This fun fact underscores their ability to both score freely and maintain defensive solidity, making them a formidable side in the league.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
4th
Points
43
Record
12-7-3
GD
+31
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
4th
Points
43
Win Rate
55%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Maycon Dos Santos
RCM
16 contributions
Top scorer
Ernest Hall
CF
10 goals
Top assists
Maycon Dos Santos
RCM
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 43
- P71
- Scoring
- 74
- P88
- Defence
- 43
- P63
- Goal difference
- +31
- P71
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
12-7-3
Wins
12
55%
Draws
7
32%
Losses
3
14%
Attack · Defence
+31 GD
Goal Contributions
Ernest Hall
Player · 10G · 2A
12
Raul Velazquez
Player · 9G · 3A
12
Maycon Dos Santos
Player · 8G · 8A
16
Niko Iwasa
Player · 7G · 3A
10
Elio Greco
Player · 7G · 5A
12
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
Cothwes' 11th season in Division 7 has been a commendable display of consistency and team effort. Finishing in 4th place with 12 wins, 7 draws, and only 3 losses, the club demonstrated resilience and tactical discipline throughout the campaign. The team’s goal difference of +31 stands out as one of the best in Division 7, highlighting their solid defensive organization and attacking prowess. This fun fact underscores their ability to both score freely and maintain defensive solidity, making them a formidable side in the league.
This season’s journey has been marked by a balanced approach, with key players contributing significantly across the board. The squad’s collective effort has kept them in the upper echelons of the division, setting a strong foundation for future growth. While they have shown impressive consistency, there remains potential to push even higher and challenge for the top spot next season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top Goal Scorer:Ernest Hall with 10 goals
- Playmaker Extraordinaire:Maycon Dos Santos with 8 goals and 8 assists
- Defensive Strength:Conceded only 43 goals across the season
- Team Chemistry:All top players maintained a clean disciplinary record
- Best Goal Difference:+31, among the best in Division 7
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Cothwes has been solid overall, there is room to enhance their consistency in tight matches and reduce the number of draws. Developing a more clinical finishing in front of goal could help convert more opportunities into wins. Additionally, further strengthening their defensive resilience against top-tier teams could elevate their league standing even further.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Cothwes has delivered a reliable and well-rounded season, showcasing their ability to compete at a high level within Division 7. Their impressive goal difference and balanced squad performance are clear strengths, reflecting a cohesive team effort. Moving forward, focusing on converting draws into wins and tightening defensive strategies against stronger opponents could propel them closer to the top. Overall, a commendable season with promising potential for even greater achievements.