Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
The 11th season for Pockling in the league was a journey of resilience and steady effort. Finishing in 8th place in Division 6 of League 17, the team demonstrated a commendable level of consistency, ending the season with 11 wins and 11 losses. Despite a balanced record, the team narrowly missed the top spots, finishing with a goal difference of -1 and accumulating 33 points. Fun fact: this season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by moments of perseverance and team spirit.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
8th
Points
33
Record
11-0-11
GD
-1
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
8th
Points
33
Win Rate
50%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Terry Carter
LCM
8 contributions
Top scorer
Terry Carter
LCM
6 goals
Top assists
Walter Ziegler
LF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 33
- P38
- Scoring
- 43
- P46
- Defence
- 44
- P38
- Goal difference
- -1
- P38
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
11-0-11
Wins
11
50%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-1 GD
Goal Contributions
Terry Carter
Player · 6G · 2A
8
Klaus Schneider
Player · 5G · 1A
6
Nathan Hunter
Player · 5G
5
Daniel Avila
Player · 5G · 2A
7
Pascal Carpentier
Player · 3G · 1A
4
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 11th season for Pockling in the league was a journey of resilience and steady effort. Finishing in 8th place in Division 6 of League 17, the team demonstrated a commendable level of consistency, ending the season with 11 wins and 11 losses. Despite a balanced record, the team narrowly missed the top spots, finishing with a goal difference of -1 and accumulating 33 points. Fun fact: this season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by moments of perseverance and team spirit.
Throughout the campaign, Pockling showcased a solid attacking presence, netting 43 goals, while maintaining a disciplined defensive record with only one goal more conceded than scored. The squad’s collective effort was evident, with several players contributing significantly across the board, making it a season of reliable football with room for growth.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top Scorer:Terry Carter with 6 goals
- Consistent Contributors:Multiple players with 5+ goals and assists
- Defensive Discipline:No red cards throughout the season
- Team Spirit:All top players contributed in multiple ways
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team displayed resilience and consistency, there is room to enhance defensive solidity and convert more scoring opportunities to climb higher in the standings. Developing a more aggressive approach in attack and tightening defensive organization could help push Pockling into the upper echelons of the league.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Pockling’s season was marked by steady performances and a cohesive team effort, making it a reliable campaign overall. The squad’s balanced attack and disciplined defense laid a solid foundation for future growth. To elevate their standing, focusing on defensive resilience and offensive efficiency will be key. With continued development, Pockling has the potential to move up the league table in upcoming seasons.