Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
The 2023/24 season for Cre Marby in Division 7 has been a commendable journey marked by resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 6th place with 39 points, the team demonstrated a solid level of consistency, securing 12 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their goal difference of +31 — among the best in Division 7 — highlighting their offensive potency and defensive solidity. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score freely and keep the opposition at bay, making them a formidable side on their day.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
6th
Points
39
Record
12-3-7
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
6th
Points
39
Win Rate
55%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Ibrahim Ramadan
RW
13 contributions
Top scorer
Ibrahim Ramadan
RW
7 goals
Top assists
Hector Suarez
LW
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 39
- P54
- Scoring
- 65
- P71
- Defence
- 34
- P54
- Goal difference
- +31
- P54
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
12-3-7
Wins
12
55%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+31 GD
Goal Contributions
Ivica Ćosić
Player · 7G · 5A
12
Ibrahim Ramadan
Player · 7G
7
Ramiro Castro
Player · 6G · 3A
9
Ian Smith
Player · 6G
6
John Edwards
Player · 6G · 5A
11
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 Cre Marby in Division 7 has been a commendable journey marked by resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 6th place with 39 points, the team demonstrated a solid level of consistency, securing 12 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their goal difference of +31 — among the best in Division 7 — highlighting their offensive potency and defensive solidity. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score freely and keep the opposition at bay, making them a formidable side on their day.
Throughout the season, Cre Marby showcased a balanced attack and a disciplined defense, with standout performers contributing across the board. Their reliable football style and collective effort have set a foundation for future growth, even as they look to refine certain aspects to climb higher in the league standings.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goal difference of +31, among the best in Division 7
- Scored 65 goals, showcasing attacking prowess
- Conceded only 34 goals, reflecting defensive discipline
- Multiple players contributed significantly, emphasizing team depth
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Cre Marby’s offensive output and defensive solidity are commendable, the team could benefit from enhancing their consistency in away fixtures and reducing the number of losses. Developing a more ruthless edge in tight matches and improving set-piece efficiency could help convert draws into wins and push the team higher up the table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Cre Marby’s season has been marked by a dependable and well-rounded approach, with notable strengths in attack and defense. The team’s impressive goal difference reflects their ability to both score and defend effectively. Moving forward, focusing on consistency and capitalizing on scoring opportunities in critical moments will be key to climbing the league table. With a solid foundation and promising individual performances, Cre Marby is poised for further growth in the next campaign.