Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
The 2023/24 season for Bury Sping United in the sixth division of the league was a commendable display of resilience and teamwork. Finishing in 5th place with 35 points, the team demonstrated consistency and a positive goal difference of +6, more goals scored than conceded, which is a promising sign for future campaigns. The season was marked by a balanced approach, with 11 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses, showcasing their ability to compete across the board. An interesting fun fact is that Bury Sping United managed to maintain a positive goal difference despite a mid-table finish, indicating their offensive capabilities and defensive solidity.
Gary's mark
5/5
Good
Finished
5th
Points
35
Record
11-2-9
GD
+6
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
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
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Richard Elliott
CF
13 contributions
Top scorer
Richard Elliott
CF
9 goals
Top assists
Werner Sander
RM
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 35
- P67
- Scoring
- 59
- P63
- Defence
- 53
- P54
- Goal difference
- +6
- P63
5/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
11-2-9
Wins
11
50%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
+6 GD
Goal Contributions
Richard Elliott
Player · 9G · 4A
13
Hany Allam
Player · 5G
5
Ibrahim Muazu
Player · 5G · 2A
7
David Alvarez
Player · 5G
5
Miguel Ramos
Player · 4G · 3A
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
The 2023/24 season for Bury Sping United in the sixth division of the league was a commendable display of resilience and teamwork. Finishing in 5th place with 35 points, the team demonstrated consistency and a positive goal difference of +6, more goals scored than conceded, which is a promising sign for future campaigns. The season was marked by a balanced approach, with 11 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses, showcasing their ability to compete across the board. An interesting fun fact is that Bury Sping United managed to maintain a positive goal difference despite a mid-table finish, indicating their offensive capabilities and defensive solidity.
Throughout the season, the team relied on a core group of versatile players who contributed significantly on both ends of the pitch. Their collective effort laid a solid foundation for growth, with notable performances from key players who consistently delivered in crucial moments. The season's overall tone was one of steady progress, with the team building confidence and cohesion for the seasons ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +6, scoring more than they conceded
- Richard Elliott led with 9 goals and 4 assists, showcasing his all-around contribution
- Strong team effort with multiple players contributing goals and assists
- Defensive resilience with only 53 goals conceded across the season
- Consistent performance with only 2 draws, indicating competitive stability
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team displayed resilience and offensive potency, there is room to tighten defensive organization to reduce goals conceded further. Additionally, converting more of their goal-scoring opportunities could elevate their league standing. Developing consistency in away fixtures and reducing the number of losses will be key to climbing higher in the table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bury Sping United's season was marked by steady progress, team cohesion, and effective contributions from key players. Their ability to score more than they conceded reflects a well-organized team with potential for further development. Strengths include offensive versatility and defensive resilience, but areas such as consistency and goal conversion remain opportunities for growth. With continued focus and strategic improvements, the club is poised to climb the ranks in the upcoming seasons.