
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Lisburnsle's 2023/24 season in Division 7 has been a commendable journey, showcasing resilience and teamwork. Finishing in 3rd place with 42 points, the team demonstrated consistency with 12 wins, 6 draws, and only 4 losses. Their goal difference of +21 is among the best in Division 7, highlighting their solid defensive organization and attacking efficiency. Fun fact: this impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score and defend effectively, making them a formidable side in the league.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
3rd
Points
42
Record
12-6-4
GD
+21

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
3rd
Points
42
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
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Louis Courtois
LCM
10 contributions
Top scorer
Shoichi Ishii
CF
8 goals
Top assists
Louis Courtois
LCM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 42
- P79
- Scoring
- 50
- P88
- Defence
- 29
- P71
- Goal difference
- +21
- P79
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
12-6-4
Wins
12
55%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
4
18%
Attack · Defence
+21 GD
Goal Contributions
Shoichi Ishii
Player · 8G · 1A
9
Louis Courtois
Player · 6G · 4A
10
Michel Collazo
Player · 5G · 3A
8
Alain Lopes
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Shaun Day
Player · 3G · 2A
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
Lisburnsle's 2023/24 season in Division 7 has been a commendable journey, showcasing resilience and teamwork. Finishing in 3rd place with 42 points, the team demonstrated consistency with 12 wins, 6 draws, and only 4 losses. Their goal difference of +21 is among the best in Division 7, highlighting their solid defensive organization and attacking efficiency. Fun fact: this impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score and defend effectively, making them a formidable side in the league.
Throughout the season, Lisburnsle displayed a balanced approach, combining reliable defending with an attacking mindset. Their ability to secure points consistently has laid a strong foundation for future growth. The team’s collective effort and strategic gameplay have kept them in the upper echelons of the division, setting the stage for further ambitions next season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goal difference of +21, among the best in Division 7
- 50 goals scored, showcasing offensive potency
- Strong defensive record with only 29 goals conceded
- Consistent performance with 12 wins and 6 draws
- Notable contributions from multiple players, emphasizing team depth
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Lisburnsle’s season has been solid, there remains room for growth. Increasing squad depth to maintain performance levels across all competitions could be beneficial. Additionally, sharpening attacking efficiency in front of goal and reducing the number of draws could help convert more matches into wins, pushing the team even higher in the standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Lisburnsle’s 2023/24 campaign has been a testament to their reliability and team cohesion. Their strong defensive record and balanced attack have been key strengths, with multiple players contributing significantly. To elevate their performance further, focusing on offensive consistency and squad depth will be vital. Overall, a promising season that sets a solid foundation for future success.
