Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Cleth Athletic's 11th season in the seventh division has been a commendable display of resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 5th place with 40 points, the team demonstrated a solid balance between attack and defense, evidenced by their positive goal difference of +16 — more goals scored than conceded. This fun fact highlights their offensive potency and defensive stability, setting a strong foundation for future campaigns. The season was marked by consistent performances, with only one draw and a relatively moderate number of losses, reflecting a team capable of competing at a high level within their league.
Gary's mark
4/5
Season Review
Finished
5th
Points
40
Record
13-1-8
GD
+16
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
40
Win Rate
59%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-5-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Harry Thomas
LAM
11 contributions
Top scorer
Luis Morales
RAM
8 goals
Top assists
Bob Wilson
CF
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 40
- P63
- Scoring
- 60
- P54
- Defence
- 44
- P54
- Goal difference
- +16
- P54
4/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
13-1-8
Wins
13
59%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+16 GD
Goal Contributions
Luis Morales
Player · 8G · 1A
9
Harry Thomas
Player · 7G · 4A
11
Antonio Castro
Player · 7G · 3A
10
Jeffrey Johnson
Player · 6G · 4A
10
Dario Grgurić
Player · 6G · 4A
10
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
Cleth Athletic's 11th season in the seventh division has been a commendable display of resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 5th place with 40 points, the team demonstrated a solid balance between attack and defense, evidenced by their positive goal difference of +16 — more goals scored than conceded. This fun fact highlights their offensive potency and defensive stability, setting a strong foundation for future campaigns. The season was marked by consistent performances, with only one draw and a relatively moderate number of losses, reflecting a team capable of competing at a high level within their league.
The season's journey was characterized by collective effort and versatile contributions from key players. While there’s clear room for growth, Cleth Athletic’s reliable football has laid the groundwork for climbing higher up the standings in subsequent seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +16, showcasing offensive and defensive balance
- Top scorer Luis Morales netted 8 goals, providing crucial firepower
- Harry Thomas contributed 4 assists, demonstrating playmaking ability
- Maintained discipline with no yellow or red cards for key players
- Consistent team performances, with 13 wins and only 8 losses
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While Cleth Athletic displayed a commendable level of consistency, there is room to enhance their defensive solidity to reduce goals conceded further. Additionally, increasing the number of draws into wins could elevate their league standing. Developing more squad depth and tactical adaptability might also help sustain performance levels throughout the demanding season.
Season Rating:(Good)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Cleth Athletic’s season was marked by reliable, team-oriented football that yielded a respectable league position. Their positive goal difference and disciplined approach are notable strengths, indicating a well-organized squad capable of competing effectively. Moving forward, focusing on defensive resilience and converting more draws into wins will be key to climbing higher in the standings. Overall, a solid season with promising signs for future growth.